| Page Views: 1,125 Last Visit to Manila: September, 1989 | Manila by seagoingJLW - last update: Sep 26, 2002 |
Capital of the Philippines Manila is named after a delicate white mangrove plant. Once ruled by the Islamic Rajah Sulayman, the city was captured by the Spaniards, the Americans, and then the Japanese.
The photo is of the American War Memorial in Manila |
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| Pros: | "Interesting and differrent" | | Cons: | "Crowded and old" | | In A Nutshell: | "Take it or leave it." |
seagoingJLW's Manila Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips Tips: 2 - Photos: 2 |
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i-s-a Mon Jan 28, 2008 07:35 UTC yes manila makes you feel love and hate at the same time :0) you've been all over...i wish you many more lovely cruising years. |
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