tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087037722413702730Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:03:00 +0000Sightscasa manilahomeA Filipino's finds and stories in exciting modern and ancient Manila. The people's all-surpassing smile makes travel to the capital of the Philippines more pleasant.http://manila-travel-secrets.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dom Tuvera)Blogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087037722413702730.post-241142885665044122Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:32:00 +00002009-09-21T11:34:24.461+08:00INQUIRER.netFirst Posted 13:33:00 09/19/2009(Editor’s note: This article is courtesy of the Philippine Tourism Office of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, California.)CALIFORNIA, United States—You can't say that you've been to Manila if you haven't had the chance to ride the cultural icon of the Philippines, the jeepney!The jeepney is a unique transportation that can only be http://manila-travel-secrets.blogspot.com/2009/09/discover-manila-with-jeepney-tours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dom Tuvera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087037722413702730.post-76960930760369792Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:07:00 +00002008-03-26T16:21:17.746+08:00casa manilaAcross the street from San Agustin Church in Intramuros is Casa Manila. This is a replica of a 19th-century house with antique furniture. And this is a typical three-storey house of a rich Filipino during the Spanish period.Adobe stones made the first and second floors. The main and third floor is made of wood. The large windows are made of capiz shells. The windows have built-in blinds and http://manila-travel-secrets.blogspot.com/2008/03/casa-manila-in-intramuros.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dom Tuvera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087037722413702730.post-4388305829976651545Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:47:00 +00002008-03-25T13:41:20.775+08:00SightsThe Philippines has its center in the once glorious Old Manila. Travel attractions here still can excite a weary soul. The expanded Metro Manila is an area of 14 cities and three towns. Each city or town has its own attractions, but the city of Manila excites me most.Whether it's a peek at history, a walk in the park, or simply a trip around the city, here are places I like best. Keep on reading,http://manila-travel-secrets.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-is-your-favorite-among-manila.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dom Tuvera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087037722413702730.post-4233423487512644900Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:56:00 +00002008-03-23T01:16:47.265+08:00homeYes, Manila travel secrets exist! These are the spots that we Filipinos visit and would like to keep for ourselves. And the spots we almost do not know about. Isn't it amazing to explore these when you are here?I walk the streets of Manila every day. Its age of more than 400 years old makes it a living museum - unspoiled through time or restored after fires, earthquakes and wars. On-going http://manila-travel-secrets.blogspot.com/2008/03/manila-travel-secrets-in-capital-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dom Tuvera)0