Some of the friendly people I met at Pension Natividad

Manila, Philippines

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January 22nd 2007
Manila After a long round about journey from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur and then from Kuala Lumpur to Clark Airfield followed by a 3 hour bus journey I finally arrived in Metro Manila. Getting off the bus with my ‘Where to now?’ look I subsequently got overcharged with a couple of Spanish tourists by one of the infamous Manila taxi drivers. Fifteen minutes or so later I had found a hostel which ... read more

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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