You land in the Philippines and have time to kill before hitting the islands. What do you do? Get set up with a sim and essential local apps and go explore Manila's cultural and historical sights!
Tag: Metro Manila
Manila to Taipei, Taipei to Dulan
A simple guide to planning and budgeting a trip to Taiwan and the surf town of Dulan, plus an introduction to traveling with WorkAway.
Things to Do in Manila: The Baclaran Experience
Want to experience bargain shopping, street food, and nightlife in one of Manila's most colorful spots? Check out Baclaran Market.
Things to Do in Manila: Commute to Antipolo
Hands down one of my favorite things to do in Manila is getting out of town. Once you get out of the metro, there are mountains to climb, waterfalls to explore, lakes to swim in, and beaches for beaching.
My Amateur MMA Journey, Part 19: What to Expect from a First Boxing Class
Wondering what to expect from a boxing class in Manila? I'm going back to the basics to give a full rundown of my experience.
Things to Do in Manila: Volunteer
Let's talk about three volunteering myths and how to effectively participate in making things better.
Things to Do in Manila: Renew Your Visa and Explore Intramuros
Make your visa renewal day more interesting by combining the trek up to the Bureau of Immigration with a trip into Philippine history and culture.
Things to Do in Manila: Condo Living
Looking back at 2018, my time has been divided between three continents. Now, for the time being, I've settled back into my old neighborhood and it's time to start a new series: Things to do in Manila.
The Stresses (and Joys) of Uprooting
Finding a new place to live is always stressful. Doing so in a different country during the most frenzied month of the year? All the more fun, of course.
6 Things to Love about Metropolitan Manila
From the thick, warm blanket of air that wraps it's welcoming arms around you when you first step out of the airport to the hospitable nature of its people, Manila sure knows how to give a warm welcome.
Trips with Flo 