What to do in Manila: Tips from an expert expat
A favourite haunt for this expat is La Mesa Eco Park - the last rainforest in Manila.
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Six of the best Boracay luxury stays
Six of the best luxury stays on Boracay Island in the Philippines.
Airline review: The 'most improved airline of 2019', shame about the passengers
The passenger next to me decides to watch an expletive-laden documentary - without headphones.
See Manila's sights by bamboo bike
A bamboo bike enterprise gives local jobs and sightseers a unique city tour.
The hotel where the Beatles upset a notorious dictator
General Douglas MacArthur returned, but The Beatles got out of town... The Manila Hotel has some tales to tell.
Airport review: Make sure you get a window seat
Whether taking off or landing, observe the islands and beaches of this archipelago spread out below.
Things to see and do in Manila: Expat tips
The city has a surprising number of hidden and rooftop bars perfect for cocktails on warm nights.
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Made up of 7000 islands, this Southeast Asian jewel is the one to watch. Why? Its beaches rival its neighbours, without the tourist hordes; the backdrop for any scene is a volcano, smouldering ominously; dazzling green rice terraces are carved out of incandescent valleys; its plucky and embracing people; its tiny, bug-eyed tarsiers that cling to trees like limpets; and the beautiful bumpy landscapes of Bohol.
