5 reasons why you should skip Manila
Allow me to start off by saying that this is my first time in the Philippines. I have friends who have traveled and lived in this country in the past, so I did have some people to refer to regarding my trip. I wrote down a lot of valuable information, including the widely agreed upon suggestion to skip the capital city, Manila. At first, I was a bit skeptical, as this is the capital of the country. Imagine landing in France and skipping Paris- how could someone not visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre ? Fast forward a few months later, and upon landing in Manila, I understood why they were so against this place. Here are 5 reasons why you should absolutely waste no time in Manila in order to explore the rest of this beautiful country: 1. Heavy traffic - Unless you plan on traveling very late at night or the early morning, you will most likely experience the heavy traffic this city has to offer. I landed at around 22:30 at Ninoy Aquino Airport, and from t...