Viewpoint overlooking the rice terraces near Banaue

Manic Manila and Splendid Sagada

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December 6th 2015
I landed in Manila safe and sound but didn't get to my hostel until fairly late. The traffic in Manila is totally nuts. It's not that they are crazier drivers than anywhere else I've been (just as crazy), it's that there's just so many people and not enough road! Everything is locked into inching gridlock... I spent one night at the hostel and an entire day wandering around Manila before jumpin ... 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