The quintessential pearl of the orient, the Philippines is old and enduring, thrashed by the tempestous sea. Those with the resolve to shuck will reveal a jewel of a country.
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Manila, The Phillipines
If the walls of Manila’s famous Intramuros could talk, Uwern Jong would listen. On a tour through the...
Kings of the road
Manila, The Philippines
On a trip to bustling Manila, Victor Platon demystifies the uniquely Pinoy Jeepney. In a sprawling metropolis like...
Manila-Namnam
Manila, The Philippines
Lawrence Ferber eats it all in foodie-centric Manila. Anu’Man Kitchen & Pub is a cute and relatively new...
BJ Pascual
Manila, The Philippines
Spending a week with Manila’s hottest, young photographer, BJ Pascual, showcases a brand new generation of creative spirit...
Jake Macapagal
Manila, The Philippines
Internationally acclaimed, out, gay Filipino actor Jake Macapagal shares thoughts on his life and why he chose to...
The Philippines hotel and resort reviews
Raffles, Manila, The Philippines
Literally going head-to-head with the Fairmont (it shares the same spa and pool deck) the Raffles is the...
The Henry Hotel, Manila, The Philippines
Old- and new-world Philippines collide in this beautiful compound of converted 1950s townhouses. This was our true oasis...
Fairmont, Manila, The Philippines
This five-star offers an urban sanctuary in the bustling hub of Manila. Asian luxury with a Canadian vibe...
Nobu Hotel, Manila, The Philippines
Less Manila more Vegas, or Macau even, but the gold-tinted glass of the shiny new Nobu Hotel in...
The Peninsula
Manila, The Philippines
Manila’s social royalty has, since 1976, been using The Peninsula Manila as their ultimate go-to. Even in today’s...
Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila, The Philippines
Watching the sunset over Manila Bay from our suite on the 27th floor of the Sofitel is something...
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, The Philippines
This huge hotel is part of the sprawling Shangri-la complex of multiple hotels, much to the confusion our...
Bayleaf Intramuros, Manila, The Philippines
Inside Manila’s historic walled city, we found this contemporary boutique, slightly out of place, but offering luxury in...