Manila: A City of Past and Present
The capital city of an archipelagic country, The Philippines, is called Manila. As of 2018, the city is considered as the Most Densely Populated Capital in the World. Manila, Philippines is also one of the oldest cities in the world. The city will truly charm you as you may feel like you are in a walk from the past and the present as both historical monuments and high-rise infrastructures are often in one place. You can book a flight to Ninoy Aquino International Airport to check this city out.
Best Time to Visit
Manila, Philippines exhibits dry and wet seasons as most tropical countries do. The city is prone to many natural disasters, especially typhoons, during the months of August to December. But during March to July, you can visit and will definitely enjoy the sunny skies and festivities such as Wanderland Arts and Music Festival. Although, beware that the temperature might sometimes be too high as the Philippines is close to the equator.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Three of the largest malls in Southeast Asia, namely SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and SM North EDSA, are found in Manila. Intramuros is an area that will take you back to the Spanish colonial time. Here you can check out museums such as the National Museum of the Philippines. Manila, PH hotels, like The Manila Hotel, gives you a glimpse of the past because of the interior designing. But you can also find many modern hotels around the city such as 4-star Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central and the 5-star New World Manila Bay Hotel.