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TheSwede
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Posted: Sat May 26th, 2007 12:23 pm |
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I think there is a need for a Manila section. So I started this thread. My knowledge about the capital is limited as I have a total of 3 days there  . My fascination with mega big cities, especially Asian, is overwhelming.Last edited on Sat May 26th, 2007 12:27 pm by TheSwede
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Patric THEPHILS.COM
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Posted: Sat May 26th, 2007 04:16 pm |
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TheSwede!
A lot of people say that they can´t wait to leave Manila & get out to the provinces or bypass Manila altogether but i must say i like it a lot. Still have a much exploring left of the different parts of Manila. Last year we spent some time in Makati & personally i prefer Makati to Malate/Ermita. You got all the Malls, Hotels, Restos & what not in reach & who doesnt like shopping?
TheSwede, checkout some of the reviews of different establishments in Manila
http://www.thephils.com/forums/forum11/
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Posted: Sat May 26th, 2007 06:10 pm |
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Thanks Patric! Will check out those topics just now!! It will be valuable to me as I am quite "new in town".
I remember so well, in fact like it was yesterday, my first arrival in Bangkok in 1991. My first time in Asia and I was shocked cause it was so hot and it smelled so bad and all seemed like a big mayhem! I just wanted to get out of there as fast as possible!!After that I loved Bangkok all the times I have been back.
I think Manila will be my love in terms of big cities during many years to come. I stayed in Ermita last time and will probably try Makati this time. I didnt even go to Makati last time. I explored much of Ermita/Malate, Quiapo, BinondoSanta Cruz and even Tondo last time. Crazy as I am by foot . I like to walk a lot. But in some places it is not easy to walk in cities like this. I prefer to go to poorer areas too. I want to experience all, rich and poor. I met some funny people, strange people and totally wonderful people. I must say that the nicest people I met were in Tondo!! During daytime though
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Patric THEPHILS.COM
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Posted: Sat May 26th, 2007 06:46 pm |
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TheSwede !
Tondo sounds interesting....
I´m the same age as you & i really wish i would have gone to the Phils when i was 21 . Sure would have been interesting to see Manila in the mid 80 ies too 
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Posted: Sun May 27th, 2007 07:59 am |
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| What I regret a bit is that I didnt go to the Philippines until 2005. It was very close that I went in 1994, when I was travelling around Indonesia for several months. Last edited on Sun May 27th, 2007 11:38 am by TheSwede
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