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May 4th 2012

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INTRAMUROS MANILA

Like other Metropole or Main cities in Asia, it is crowded, busy, Hot and Traffic, but still , Manila is a place to be, it's magnetic and a city jungle, Adventurous and Chaotic, but still Interesting. You can never be boring if you know where to go in Manila. there's different kinds of Transportations to go around Manila and you can catch them every corners of the city. In Manila you will find anything and every facettes of lifestyle you want to encoutered with. High Class Subdivisions, Highend cities, Slum or Squaters areas and Cultural Areas. Malls & Markets, Restaurants and eatery. Clubbing, Live Music Pubs,Karaoke clubs or Amazing Shows of Transgender Beauties. There's a lot to discover in Manila but dont forget to be very careful, Safety is a must know before you take your adventures in Manila. Here are some very Important tips. " Never wear Jewelries when you go in a crowded areas like Markets and Fiestas Celebration" , "never walk alone in the dark", "Dont show your money or stop acting like your a walking ATM Machine", "dont put your wallet in your back pocket,put the money instead ( no walelt) in front pocket or hang neck

MANILA CATHEDRAL

AN ANCIENT CHURCH

wallet inside your shirt". These tips is a must when your gonna shop in a Public Market, but in a Mall is a safe place, but still never forget that Philippines is still a 3rd country and being poor is still a majority in our population, so dont give them the motiv to create wrong doings.

If you prefer Malling , Manila is the place to be, all Malls in Philippines are well Airconditioned, that's why Malls are a favorite Hangouts and spending Filipino's daily Family bondings and also Friends get together than outside in the heat of the Sun. All Malls are well equipped with different kinds of Shops, International & Locally Served Buffet Restaurants, Supermarkets, Gaming Areas and Cinemas. The well Commercialized Malls with so many outlets scattered all over Philippines is the SM Malls & the Robinsons Galleria. The biggest Mall from 2006 till 2007 in Manila and in Asia is "The Mall of Asia", at the time of 2007 according to Forbes Magazine the 3rd biggest Mall in the World. But then comes SM City North EDSA,in 2008 now the biggest in the Philippines. Mall Of Asia was built in 20 hectares of Land in

CULTURAL CENTER

ROXAS BLVD:

front of the Manila Bay in Pasay City. On the Baywalk or by the Ocean Promenade , here at night starting 6 pm, you will find also Fresh Seafood stalls that you can buy fresh Fish, Gambas, Lobsters and many more yummies of salt water, then let it be prepared or cooked from one of those Seafood Restaurants according to your own taste. And there is the eye of Pasay a big Ferris Wheel with each cabin are Airconditioned and you can enjoy the view of Manila. There is also some activities for kids here, also the Electro Scooters and the Water Zorb, or if you want a Zipline ride by the bay. as long as i can remember you can enjoy at the Baywalk at 6:00PM everynight the Traditional Fireworks Celebration. My favorite Mall is the Finest of them all, I feel like a Diva in this Mall ,it's full of Elegance and Style. The newly opened " Resorts World ", located in front of NAIA Terminal 3, Pasay City Manila. A nearby or with a neighboring high end living Townhouses and Condominiums called," Newport City", here you will Find a Huge Resort Casino, Highend Designers Fashion Shops ang

KKK MONUMENT

A SYMBOL OF FILIPINO DEFENDER FROM THE SPANIARDS ...

Exclusive Jewelries, Cinemas and Theaters,not to forget those delicious elegant Restaurants all over the place in and outside the Mall, and Marriot Hotel is also connected in the Mall for easy access.

Quezon city is the Capital city of the Philippines, High rise Condominiums,Companies, Banks and Hotels, and TV Stations are located here. Located in the heart of Business area here in Libis is the "Eastwood City Mall", this is also a nice place to be where you can enjoy bonding with your beautiful Dogs malling with you. A Cyberpark is also a place to relax and a lot of Restaurants to choose according to your taste of the Day . Here you can find also the local version of Americas " Walk Of Fame", or Philippines Celebrities Stars on the Pathways of the Park. Trinoma Mall is also a huge mall to spend your days window shopping, and the Global City at the Bonifacio heights is one of the most attractive develope Shopping City with its own Living Highend complex for the Filipino Society. a Beautiful place to be visit and ofcourse the nearby Hero's Cemetery same sa the Americans, and many many more Malls worth a visit

AMAZING THEATER

Located at the Manila Bay of Roxas Blvd, a show with Beautiful Transgenders

like Gateway, Shangrila, Greenhills , Glorietta 1 to 4 , Rustans, and all of these to Dine and Shop, or just enjoy the day window shopping.

Now lets go to the Cultural side of Manila,first we go to the Old part, Lawton area, since the Spanish era, here you will find the Old City Hall, the Manila Cityhall is a Landmark of Manila, it has hexagonal Tower with three Red Clock on three of its facets,the city hall is the main administrative building and houses the local government of the City of Manila. The city hall is also located just outside the oldest and most historic part of the city of manila, the walled city of Intramuros.

Intramuros is the oldest district and the historic core of Manila, this was the sit of the government during the Spanish Colonial period. The city was located then along Manila Bay and South of the Pasig River, guarding the city is Fort Santiago, a construction of a thick defensive walls to protect the seat of Spanish Government from Foreign Invasions, most notably from British and Dutch, and raiding Chinese Sea Pirates. Intramuros became a large educational institution in the country, such

Starcity Amument Park

Rides Roller Coaster Games EAT and play

as the Universidad de Santo Tomas, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, and the Ateneo de Manila,Mapua Institute of Technology, Lyceum of the Philippines, the two Historical Churches here in Intramuros is the San Agustin Church,the oldest building completed in 1607, and the Manila Cathedral which was reconstructed in the 1950's. Now lets visit the Landmark of Manila, the Luneta Park or Rizal Park.were you can find the Monument of Philippines National Hero, Jose Rizal. The Park has the Land area of 54 hectares, and was created in the year of 1820, the Park has been a favorite spot unwinding, socializing, an urban Oasis for Family Picnics on Sundays and Holidays.it is one of the major Tourist attraction in Manila. Located along Manila Bay, Luneta has been the site of most significant moments in Philippine History. The execution of the pacifist National Hero of the Philippines, Dr.Jose Rizal, on December 30,1986. The Declaration of Philippine Independence , from American rule was held here July 4, 1946. The execution of Gomez, Burgos and Zamora.

Let's go cheap shopping, interesting Bargains, Crowded places and too many choices, and never forget exposure to the heat of the Sun and Pollution, I am

A Pirate Ship

Inside Amusement Park Starcity

talking about the Markets, and going to the Market is you'll have to be very aware of Pick pocketers, Snatchers and other many tricks that you have to be aware of. Dont wear Jewellries and dont bring handbags, just put your money in front pockets and avoid showing that you have a big amount with you.Dont use your Cellphone while walking in the streets, just wear t-shirts and a comfortable shoes and flip flops, Use a Big Bag to put all those shopping goodies you bought, just do this and you will enjoy your Shopping trip Safely.

I have 3 Major Markets that i always visit when im in the Philippines, Baclaran , Divisoria and Sta. Cruz Ongpin & Raon. Baclaran is the Market i used to go ,because it's near my Place, but, Wednesday, Fridays and the Sundays is Traffic In Baclaran, This are the Mass Days of the Mother Of Perpetual Help Church located in the Main street of Roxas Boulevard, or in front of Baclaran market. Everything and anything you can find here, Same as what they have in Malls, often more choices and Cheaper than the Malls. In Baclaran you will find all Kinds of

Eastwood City Complex

In the Middle of Business District of Ortigay

Fashion Wear and in a Building beside the Church, you can shop Imported Items from Bangkok, like Bags ,Shoes and Accessories and many many more Imitation Items from Louis Vuitton, Chanel,etc,etc etc...

Here you will find House accessories from Beddings and Curtains , Porcellane ware and Rags. Catholic Images to Handcrafts, Fruits and Plants with a Wide Collections of Orchids as the Wanda's. If you need a break, try the Airconditioned Restaurants around, I can suggest KFC , Maxs and Jollibee, or try the Locals Eatery with it's famous deliciously Lechon, ( grilled whole Crispy Pork traditionally Pride of the Filipino Cuisine).

Divisoria is a very big Market, and this is a place of wholesale products,here is were small Vendors get theiy're Items to start a business, and almost all Markets and Shops all over Philippines get they're Items from Divisoria, Mostly all Drygoods from here come from China and a lot of Chinese Business Mens or Sellers here. Actually in Divisoria i dont go in an open Market or Street Vendors , I go to 168 Mall, here you find everything also Electronics Androids, or to make it short everything what your looking for is here. In

Philippines Pride

A Famous Rainbow Pride Parade Of LGBT Community

here is also a Textile or Fabrics paradise, they dont sell it per Meter, it's per Kilo in here, Gowns,Beads anything a Fashion Creator and a fashion creativity needs are all here.

The 3rd Beautiful Market has also the Best To offer, it's called the Sta.Cruz with its very old Beautiful Church, and Ongpin with a lot of Chinese Restaurants , but the Market it self is almost the same like Divisoria. What makes this stand out is the connection to Raon with all those Fancy lights, Electronics, Components, Huge Loudspeakers, Karaoke Machines, Disco Lights, Stickers and everything for a club or Disco , Bars and Party Events..

And i want to close this dedicating my Love for Dogs, If you wanna buy or just be amaze by beautiful Imported or Local animals there's 2 Famous Animal Markets in Manila, who sells beautiful Imported Dogs & Snakes.And to tell you the truth,sad to say sometimes they sell also Endangerd Animals from the Jungles ( I hope that you dont support this so dont buy endangered Animals) . The Cartimar Market in Pasay City of Manila, but the most beautiful Pet Market and for upperclass Filipinos a place to

Global City Complex

Live, Dine & Shop

be, to Shop and Groom for Pets is The Tiendesitas in Ortigas, Not Only Animals you can find here, They have also seperated areas for Exotic Antiques, Handicrafts and Paintings...

So to close this Manila is Place to Be and A Beautiful Very fast growing City, Dont Forget to Travel Manila Safely.Lock your Taxi Doors dont walk in the night alone in Narrow Streets and dont show all what youve got in crowded areas, Safety first and take care of yout valuables, it is still a third Country

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