All saints in a row
Walk through a remote corner of Manila and suddenly stand in front of a window face to face with a large number of statues representing the Lord Jesus and many acquaintances from his life. The whole thing comes across as rather kitschy and when I look at it I can't suppress a smile.
Manila-Cebu-Bohol, a retrospective
The trip to Bohol in the Philippines is over. Reason to look back and share findings. From Bangkok the flight takes about 3½ hours and the most obvious airlines for a direct flight to Manila are; Cebu Pacific and Thai Airways.
By boat from Manila to Cebu
Of course you can cover the distance between Manila and Cebu a lot faster by air, but that is a lot less fun and challenging than the trip by boat
Tasting beer in Manila
After a considerable walk through the old Spanish district of Intramuros, the Rizal Park and a visit to Fort Santiago, I am hungry for a beer.
Bangkok vs Manila
Comparing both cities or countries with each other is impossible and I will not do it. Nor can you compare Amsterdam with Brussels. Every country and every city has charming features, but you have to want to see them. With flight TG624 from Bangkok I land in Manila after more than three hours of flying. Despite the very first rule, I am already going to make a comparison regarding the airport taxi phenomenon.
Disappointed
After visiting Thailand for 25 consecutive years, I am leaving the Land of Smiles for the Philippines.
Manila airport fraud
Although it has been known for some time that passengers were being blackmailed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, these practices have been brought to light from an unexpected angle, namely from the Catholic Church in the Philippines.
See you soon Angeles City…. i love pattaya!
If you live in a place like Pattaya long enough, it is inevitable that you will get used to the “village life” in this bustling city and, like me, even love it.
What are the cheapest flights to Manila and is there a good but reasonably priced hotel near the airport? By reasonable I mean about 1500 baht.
Fear of water? Then to the Philippines
Jo Jongen wanted to avoid the Songkran water festival and headed for the Philippines. Once there, he found a lot of poverty.