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Philippine Airlines premium economy.

Airline review: Philippine Airlines (PAL) premium economy, Manila to Sydney

It's hard to complain when you're sitting in Premium Economy and there's no-one sitting next to you.

  • by Steve Meacham
Downtown Manila.

Manila, The Philippines things to do: Expert tips from an expat

A favourite haunt for this expat is La Mesa Eco Park - the last rainforest in Manila.

  • by Belinda Jackson
The correct way to watch something on a plane: With headphones.

Airline review: Philippine Airlines business class, Sydney to Manila

The passenger next to me decides to watch an expletive-laden documentary - without headphones.

  • by Steve Meacham
The Manila Hotel.

The Manila Hotel: Philippines' first luxury hotel where the Beatles caused a diplomatic incident

​General Douglas MacArthur returned, but The Beatles got out of town... The Manila Hotel has some tales to tell.

  • by Steve Meacham
Makati skyline, metro Manila.

Best things to see and do in Makati, Manila: Expert expat travel tips

The city has a surprising number of hidden and rooftop bars perfect for cocktails on warm nights.

  • by Belinda Jackson
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A photo of the former First Lady Imelda Marcos with Prince Charles, alongside some of her incredible collection of shoes.

See Imelda Marcos' legendary collection of shoes at Marikina Shoe Museum in Manila

At Marikina Shoe Museum, you'll find some of Imelda Marcos' notoriously extravagant collection.

  • by Steve Meacham
Two hotels in one: the 280-room Fairmont Makati and the Raffles Makati are part of the same 30-storey glass tower.

Fairmont Makati review, Manila, Philippines: This two-for-one hotel concept works surprisingly well

Staying at the 'Fairmont Gold' level means breakfast and plenty of freebies.

  • by Steve Meacham
Hilton Manila.

Hilton Manila hotel review: A stylish, easy-to-use addition to Manila's army of airport hotels

It's ideal for those on their way to or from the Philippines' beautiful islands and keen to avoid Manila's traffic.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Toyo Eatery.

Food, Philippines: Where to find the world's hottest new cuisine

Nicole Ponseca is one of a new wave of chefs changing the way diners think about Filipino food.

  • by Susan Skelly
Manila Airport's Terminal 3.

Airport review: Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, Manila, Phillippines

The appalling immigration service really lets down the side.

  • by Belinda Jackson