INTRAMUROS

Why go Known as the “Walled City”, Intramuros, the oldest district and historic core best represent Manila’s rich history. It’s the only district of Manila where visitors can still see Spanish-era architecture. Ride a kalesa, a traditional horse-drawn carriage. around to visit the sights. Visit the Baroque San Agustin Church, one of the four churches in the Philippines inscribed as…

Bountiful Bulacan Cave Destination

Getting tired of a congested, bustling urban life? Go pack your bags, book a ticket, and take a momentary reprieve from the daily grind. Bulacan is the ideal place to live, unwind and reboot yourself, here’s why: It’s an hour away from the metro – indeed Bulacan is the nearest province north of MetroManila. It’s literally…

Livin La Vida Laguna Lake

It’s the best lakes destination near Metro Manila, that’s what! Well there are Makiling, Los Banos. There are also various cold and hot spring resorts available, as well as private pools for rent.   Specialty food products include kesong puti, buko pie, bibingka de macapuno, puto Binan, kinulob na itik, Mer-nel’s cake as well as…

Batangas – the land of the Valiant

luxury resort is now open to the public off the coast of Nasugbu. There’s also a museum commemorating the discovery of the MV San Diego Warship. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also popular activities on the island. Make sure not to leave without sampling the province’s Bulalo, Lomi, tapa, and Kapeng Barako. FROM: twomonkeystravel

SCARY METRO MANILA

One of the most famous horror stories of the almost 400-year-old University of Sto. Tomas is the one where students feel a tapping on their foreheads when using the ladies’ restroom in the Main Building. When they look up, they see the gently swinging feet of a female student who committed suicide in one of…