I am a Fil-Am. My best buddy who's a full-blooded American and I visited Manila in December 2007 for Christmas and New Year. From the moment we stepped off the plane to the time we came back to the US it was nonestop fun. We stayed at this swanky hotel in Makati right smack in the middle of shopping extravaganza. My buddy thought we never left the US because everybody spoke English most of the signs are in English and most of the things we have in the US is here---from the most upscale shops lik...
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I am a Fil-Am. My best buddy who's a full-blooded American and I visited Manila in December 2007 for Christmas and New Year. From the moment we stepped off the plane to the time we came back to the US it was nonestop fun. We stayed at this swanky hotel in Makati right smack in the middle of shopping extravaganza. My buddy thought we never left the US because everybody spoke English most of the signs are in English and most of the things we have in the US is here---from the most upscale shops like Louie Vuitton to your everyday cafe like Starbucks. What was most appealing was the food---loads of choices. I cannot forget our al fresco dining at People's Palace which serves Thai food. Just astonishingly delicious. How about the French macaroons at Bizu---divinely decadent. And the vieja de ropa at Havana Cafe---delectably original. The Philippines may not be as well known as Thailand in terms of cuisine but you won't find it lacking in foods from all over the world. You've got to try it. We're already thinking of visiting again in 2010.
Date of Trip to Manila,Philippines: December2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $3001-$5000