Manila, Intramuros

Do's for Manila

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January 10th 2009
1. Hang out with dwarfs in Hobbit House which claims to have the smallest bar staff in the world. 2. Practice Swedish with a 72-year old Kristina from Gotland, help her with English needlework vocabulary and with a bleeding heart, decline her offer to join her and another Swede in murdering a bottle of whiskey later on tonight. 3. Discuss the Saimaan kanava with a Philippino sailor who has ... read more

Asia » Philippines

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more