Everyone Warned Us About Manila (we went anyway)
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- In today's episode, we're taking you along on our short stopover in the capital of the Southeast Asian nation The Philippines: Manila🇵🇭
We were told countless times by our Filipino followers to avoid Manila at all cost, but we decided to check it out anyway😉
How was the experience? Was it dangerous? You'll find out everything in today's video!
We’re Oskar🧔🏻 and Dan👱🏻♂️, and we believe that anyone regardless of who they are deserves to live their dreams! For the past eight years that we’ve been together, we’ve continued pushing boundaries by traveling and living all across the world, including places like Uganda, Brunei, and Saudi Arabia. In 2022, we reached a huge milestone by visiting 100 countries and we’re now on a mission to keep sharing our journey and hopefully make the world a little more open, compassionate, and peaceful along the way❤️
Thank you for being part of the journey!
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The Philippines was country 93🌍 - (First visited in August 2022)
Thank you for watching!🙏😍
0:00-0:32 WHY would we visit Manila?
0:33-1:49 Arriving at the INFAMOUS Manila Airport
1:50-3:35 First hour out in Manila (supermarket check)
3:36-4:24 Philippines' population problem
4:25-5:42 Filipino food (problematic for us)
5:43-9:10 The BEST recommendation (a vegan food market!)
9:11-10:36 Our FAVORITE experience in Manila
10:37-12:42 Exploring downtown Manila (Rizal Park and more)
12:43-14:12 Intramuros, old Spanish quarter
14:13-14:45 Taking shelter from the heat
14:46-16:40 Fort Santiago and Philippines history
16:41-18:13 Departing from Manila Airport (chaos?)
18:14-18:43 Who are we?
THANK YOU and SALAMAT for watching🥰 How special was that impromptu event at the market?!🥲🙏🏼
That was amazing!! My husband is part Filipino and I'm trying to convince him to travel to the Philippines to learn his culture. 🤓🤓
GO TO THE BAGUIO CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES IF YOU WANT COLD WEATHER OK
RECDOMMENDED IN MANILA GO TO BGC MAKATI
Go to Palawan too...a nice place part of the Philippines you will enjoy..
I'm a filipino
Your video of Manila makes it look like it's a very beautiful place
filipinos are one the friendliest people i’ve met and i’ve been considering manila for my first solo trip!
do it do it do it do it
Not all filipinos are friendly.
Some are friendly some don't
if you’ll do a solo trip to the Philippines, the best place to go would be at the beaches where the people are the most friendliest and easy to vibe with, as a solo traveller I would recommend going to siargao or el nido where the beaches and the people are the best where you could just vibe with everyone you’ll meet!
Ehhh, I wouldn't really recommend Manila as someone's first solo trip in the country especially if that someone lives in an urban environment
Yes, there are certainly attractions and sites in Metro Manila where you can find Cultural heritages, foods, and whatnot, but other than that, you really wouldn't experience what it is truly like in the Philippines (without the monstrous weather of course) if you were to only visit the capital
I would much more recommend leaving the capital afterwards and visiting the other provinces
Philippines is also safe...some nationalities said it's not safe but in REALITY IT'S IS VERY SAFE AND PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLIER, UNDERSTANDING, CONSIDERATE AND HOSPITABLE
No matter how some of us Filipinos able to settled comfortable outside the Philippines we always come back to our home country, where we may have less but we were much happier and more resilient, much healthier mentally wise.
Sooo true there no other place like in Pinas..like me i live 39yrs in Switzerland and its so nice here and living a comfy life but i mizz Philippines so much!
Same here living in Germany but 10 more years for hubby to retire ( thinking to do early though) then will be off to Pinas. Can’t wait!
As someone from Manila, I was at first hesitant to watch this 😂 But I ended up smiling after the vlog. I appreciate the extra work and commentary on the social issues that we are currently facing! Come back soon, Oskar and Dan! 🥰
Hey
NEXT TIME GO TO BGC
@@jelbertvlog7831bgc is overrated
I dont understand why people suggest to avoid manila. Yes, it has downsides but all other main cities has downsides too. I think bad media and racism are one of the reasons. Manila is a vibrant city. Manila is a huge metro area with different cities. Manila is great city to explore. You just need to explore it as it is.
Its a clickbait . Just Like thousands of other videos . Dont be so naive
Better na rin na konti lang ang tourist sa ating bansa kasi pag dami pag sira din ng ating kalikasan Hindi ko naman sinasabing lahat eh ganon.
Ok lang yan kung yan ang gustong ibalita ng media
It's a clickbait most western vloggers use unfortunately
Yes absolutely 💯 friendly people. May be a bit to hot so. Interesting to see. Very good for inexpensive shopping. May be a a bit dirty and poor. But that is how it is. More an adventure to go here than a relax hotel. But I don't want to missed it.
Not enough youtubers visit Manila. They all go straight to the beaches so i was happy to see this. Thank you.
I agree, Manila is the last place you should skip
Too many vloggers come to Manila to do their My First Impression of Manila video or the BGC videos and the Worlds Oldest Chinatown videos. Only those who dont vlog go straight to Boracay or Palawan.
@@eduardochavacano Lol, the dumbest thing you could do in any location on earth is just pass go a capital city, it isn't about, "first impressions" as much as it is about, I need to see the capital of this place, simple as that.
@@nasllis5431 True that, but I would visit there after I hit up Subic Bay, that is my first love in PH, but Manila is definitely my second go to, I love Luzon period, so much lush green farms and beautiful vistas and landscapes, I love driving across that place.
Thank you for visiting the Philippines! It's not just having the warm weather; People are warm and friendly. Mabuhay!
I love the energy. You definitely want to enjoy your travel and that's perfect. ♥️🇵🇭
The Philippines is a very beautiful exotic paradise islands country and modern and progressive. Sad about it that for decades foreign Media tells only bad things about the Philippines. See for yourself that the Philippines is worth visiting.
These two says we have too much people since no birth control..But our young generations are the ones who make our country going strong. If we have older generation and no young anymore, who will work??? Use your head guys.
I agree, but from where do foreign media source out their news? From the local mainstream media, who are fond on focusing on exaggerated bad news. Very rare they publish positive news about our country.
The foreign media tells a LOT of truth. I lived in the Philippines for 16 years before moving back to America. I have a Filipino wife and kids. The Philippines has some good things going for it - any place can look good from a tourist prospective. But the Philippines has a LOT, and I mean A LOT, of problems. Serious problems. Health care, education, corruption, so many issues. These types of videos never show the bad things - and in Manila there is poverty and filth that is almost hard to describe. Trust me, it is NOT paradise in 99% of the country.
you call Cebu paradise?
We live half the year in PH and you guys are right, it’s insanely hot! I highly suggest renting a car to go around Manila & NCR because Air Conditioning is gold 😆
Philippines is the place to be❤
Dont believed on people saying manila is Bad, Manila has alot of things to offer. 😍
What? Have you been to Quiapo, Pier area, & Divisoria? There are a lot of pickpocketers, snatchers. Not to mention the air pollution
@@upoupo888 u act as if all the cities in the world is perfect except manila. That's literally a problem everywhere even in big cities like new york and paris
@@upoupo888 Rome is the worst i ve ever been when it comes to snatchers
@@shgdjxhxb5906 did I say other cities are perfect except Manila???
@@shgdjxhxb5906 is New York & Paris as polluted as Manila?
Welcome back guys..! Thanks for visiting again.. enjoy your days and have fun..! 😉👌❤️🇵🇭
I love watching your vlog 🤩 Philippines is indeed a beautiful country worth-visiting for 😍
Thanks for visiting Manila, seeing the best and worst parts of the city. I'm a local and I'm literally drenched in sweat everytime I go out. I felt like a melting candle if I stay out for more than 4 hrs. Fortunately monsoon rains came in recently but had problems with flooding in many areas. Hope you enjoy our country and take care always!
Hello am Kingsley from Nigeria and I will be visiting Philippians next month hope I can reach out to you when I come around 😊
I'm so on board with you guys on the heat issues. I felt the heat with you. I mean, Gothenburg is only 57 F today. I teach a lot of Filipino immigrants here in California, and they are the most friendly, warm and polite people anywhere. They are also great storytellers.
Always enjoy your videos, guys :)
I'm fan of your work sir❤
hi sir i always watch your videos but i never saw you go to south east asian country like philippines...
9:10 Manila city “proper” refers to the City of Manila itself, which is the capital of the Philippines. That is to differentiate it from Metropolitan Manila (also called Metro Manila or the National Capital Region) which is composed of 16 highly urbanized cities and 1 municipality including “Manila proper”. Many people are confused between the City of Manila and Metro Manila.
In N. America they use the word "greater" to refer to major metropolitan areas like Greater Toronto Area or GTA for short, Greater Los Angeles etc. I fondly remember that GMA or Greater Manila Area was once the more common term used by Filipinos but at some point it was supplanted by Metro Manila. I'm not sure how accurate the info is but yesterday I found out thru Wikipedia that the term GMA also included urbanized parts of Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal & Laguna provinces so I guess a lot of locals like myself had this common misconception all through these years that GMA and Metro Manila were one and the same but as it turns out the latter is only a subset of the much bigger GMA.
In Japan also, Tokyo City and Tokyo Prefecture. In Singapore, City, State and Country, 3 in 1
@@asyongmatipid2 In Houston, we have something similar as well: Greater Houston, which includes dozens of cities, many of them partially or completely surrounded by the City of Houston. But there is also "The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (Houston MSA)" which is used by the government for measuring statistics. And the same area can be called the "Galveston-Houston Region" as well, which includes nine counties surrounding Houston.
I'm from the Philippines and I'm one of the few Filipinos who love coming to Manila, and you would not find me in the beaches. I was born and raised in Metro Manila and I'm a City human through and through.
I have no idea why filipinos would hate Manila, but whatever
@@gangstagummybear3432 probably the insane traffic 😆
@@thisisyourfinalwarning so many Filipinos have never been to Manila. Because they have no money. They would choose to see a mall or their favorite noontime show live rather be on a beach or some rice field.
@@gangstagummybear3432are you kidding? slums, traffic, more crime, more garbage. The provinces are much better other than for jobs
you’re right there are very few of you lol
Thank you guys! Was a well produced video, and was packed with a lot of interesting info!
OMG! You made it! Welcome to Manila Philippines 🎉
Nice video. I travelled to the Philippines for many and stay in Manila for a few days before heading out. I never had any trouble in the airport or city.
What makes Manila soooo dense is that there are many people even from other metropolises (like Cebu, CDO, Davao) and far-flung areas that go there to work-and I'm one of them. Opportunities for them near their homes are scarce-even many of the entry-level jobs in the said metropolises ridiculously require years of work experience.
Walking from one mall to another is a vibe 😂😂
Just Southeast Asian things💁🏼♂️✨
welcome to the Philippines. ❤ hope you'll come back soon and discover more what we can offer. 😘
Love the channel, you guys are awesome!!
Welcome back! I was so looking forward to this! 😊
It’s so great to see vegan travel vloggers for a change. Yes, Filipino cuisine is meat-laden but veganism is now mainstream and everything can be veganized these days. The last time I was in the Philippines was in 2017, and I tried the Corner Tree Cafe in Makati. A very good vegan restaurant that I highly recommend.
Great little trip and really informative. Thanks, Oscar and Dan !
Watching from Sydney. I'm so happy I bump into this content (subscribed). Loved it. Thank God you did not attempt public mass transport. You only scratched the surface. Video quality and editing is excellent. Your point of view and attitude is refreshing to watch. Look forward to the next one. Cheers!
I recommend this places for your next vlogs:
1. El nido (nacpan beach) and Coron (twin lagoon, kayangan lake, barracuda lake, and puerto prinsesa underground river).
I advice you to go island hopping and kayaking
2. Siargao island (maasin secret river, daku island, and cloud 9)
3. Hinatuan Enchanted river in surigao
4. If you really want your diving experience to be worth all the efforts, go to TUBBATAHA REEF in palawan.
5. Ifugao rice terraces (i suggest getting tattoed by apo Wang-od) 😊
6. Boracay island (go island hopping and do water fun activities like parasailing, etc.)
Thanks for the update guys. Enjoy!
Note that aside from Nurses, Filipinos are also highly prized by employers to work in shipping industries such as cruise, engineering, exploration, oil transport and more. Enjoy your travels here in the city.
To be fair, it was rlly more hot and humid than usual in the past months haha. AND it is also rlly extra hot in Intramuros bcus of the walls. The "Ber" months are really the best season to go to Manila if ever smth incites u to comeback.
Welcome back to the Philippines! Glad you like Manila and enjoy your next destinations!
11:27 The Philippines is the largest supplier of seafarers in the world. Those are Filipino seamen processing their papers for jobs waiting for them abroad.
I really enjoy the videos the two of you are producing! You are fun together and refreshing. Your art experience sounds wonderful, it is heartwarming to learn of the open kindness of people. The sights and sounds are wonderful.
Yea I agree.
agree
I'm always glad when you make a new video with a new destination because you do it in a special way, I love yours.
That's COOL! Thanks the two of you for the videos, tcare, stay safe 🥰👍🖐️
Love this! I hope you get to explore other islands soon. Enjoy guys! Be safe!
Welcome back to the beautiful Philippines 🇵🇭. Thank you for coming. Enjoy your stay.
Welcome dn sayo
Welcome to Philippines... Mabuhay! Enjoy your staycation & discover our beloved homeland, how beautiful it is... Cheers! 🧭🛫🏘️🌈👣🦅🌅🎯🎆👑🇵🇭♥️🇸🇪🇺🇲🇳🇴😘
Great, guys! Heat is perhaps the greatest enemy of the traveller. Thank you for your cool snapshots of Manila.
Thank you for an excellent video! This was my first time watching you, and I thoroughly enjoyed your stopover in Manila 👏😁
Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 thanks for coming relax and enjoy take care where ever you go
Hello, just subscribed. Thanks for visiting our beautiful country. Enjoy and be safe. Sending positive vibes. God bless.
The art therapy was touching & cool you guys are awesome as always ❤ 👍
OH MY GOSH, @OskaranDan !!! You are soooo AWESOMMMMME! We love how you guys are so genuine doing this videos. We can feel so much joy, excitement, satisfying and yeah the heat watching this review hahah!! 😁God bless you and keep safe! You are still missing so much beautiful places and culture here though in the Philippines. We hope you could enjoy more. Kudos and much love from us! New subscriber here! hihi! 💖😽💐☺✨
I love Manila ^_^ people are so welcoming and they always wish me a good day and time every time I visit the country. The only downside is paying the terminal fees, other than that It's fun in the Philippines. Makati has nice Korean BBQ restaurant, I love their food and people are the best for customer service. I highly recommend Manila for soul researching and travel detox from stressful modern life if you are looking for kind people and a lovely city.
So true, I dont understand the hype of skipping Manila, it is stupid.
@@gangstagummybear3432 those people who always ask foreigner to skip manila are the one who just want to promote their own place dahil may mga beach daw sila, alam mo na kung mga taga saan yan, minsan sinisiraan pa mismo manila, ma promote lang lugar nila.
@@ambot7117 exactly
@@ambot7117you hit it right. this video justifies it otherwise. di nga nila magamit wikang pambansa eh.🙏
@@gangstagummybear3432 because there are some people who prefer nature or island rather than city !
Glad you took the time to explore manila ❤
The place where you saw many people that looked like a job fair is where people looking for jobs in the maritime industry usually stay. I lived around that area before, and it's always packed on weekdays. I was so surprised to see you walk through the street I used to walk through every day. Glad you had a nice time in Manila.
Thank you guys for visiting our beautiful country❤
Hey Boys! So good to see you in Manila a place I had a lot of fun in the late 70s/early 80s. I'm afraid that through a friend I became friends with Imelda Marcos - back in those days,we didn't know what we know now.
Though aware of rumours and never having met anyone who had rescipts,we just went on what we saw.
So when I was there,unless we chose to do what you Boys were doing, life was our own chauffeured "air-conditioned" car,amazing parties,nightlife and luxury. Imelda was a amazing hostess & used to sing after dinner! Never got to see the shoes!
One of the most memorable trips was to the First Manila International Film
Festival in the just finished Manila Film Centre,which was the fist time we heard stories,like the terrible incident in 1981 when 169 men lost their lives in the rush to finish the work!
I did empathise with you both over the heat,there never seemed to be a time when it wasn't either hot heat or humid heat,the people were awesome & I have wonderful Flipino friends around the work.
The disorienting feeling I know as well,having spent a lot of time in Colombian,Cuba & Mexico,as well as African countries it was like an acid trip,seeing all the different styles of architecture - from Churches & Palaces to areas that were obviously very poor.
I'm really looking forward to your next,because apart from helicopters/bougie boats to amazing beach/mountain homes I have never explored on my own. The beaches are incredible among some of the most beautiful I've ever seen.
Lastly,thank you so much fir talking about sweating,it's something we all do; obviously some more than others,but,its never addressed in movies/media as anything,but negative. I thought you both looked great,even if you were literally glowing with the heat.
As always,your vid has cheered up a rainy grey day in London,so very best wishes to you& yours👏👏👏💙💙👌❤️💯💥👊👋⭐️'s💯
For new info: All the Marcoses' cases of alleged I'll gotten wealth are now all rejected due to lack of evidence, and all considered just hearsay. During Marcos Sr. era the Philippines was only second to Japan in terms of developments, and even was looked up to then by Singapore and most Asian nations.. until the Aquino's DILAWAN POLITICAL PARTY grabbed power, then Philippines dove down to it's lowest stature and people were mostly disregarded, and the country became poor and were in a sad state for more than three decades. But the people has finally awakened, and gave Marcos Jr. an overwhelming landslide victory of 31M as against the Aquino's standard bearer of only 14M. Now that another Marcos is the country's president, expect the Philippines to fly high again.
And about Imelda's famous shoes? Those were actually gifts from the Makati shoe industry which promoted Philippine products and made Imelda endorser when she used them in her official travels abroad.. which the DILAWANS made it as part of their alleged corruption, which the world then believed.. to the Aquino's and DILAWANS satisfaction.
Great editing ❤
I so love this duo! coolest vloggers so far
Philippines is the best! Moving next year! Enjoy guys! LETS GO!!!
Just subscribed. Thanks for visiting my beloved country Philippines.Enjoy your stay guys .From IN USA
As a Filipino from Northwestern Europe the European influence in Southeast Asia is so trippy. Like it’s so distinctly Southeast Asia, YET SO DIFFERENT!
Hope you come back to see more exciting and exotic places in the Philippines. You missed our beautiful beaches and a lot more. Have a pleasant and safe travels!
Welcome back!
video editing and the shots are amazing
Glad you had fun despite the heat.Watching and waiting for your next trip.Mabuhay.
Thank you for visiting the Philippines, looking forward on your next visit again.
Enjoy your stay in the beatiful country of the Philippines. Explore more beautiful places. Nice vlog
Great video. Such fun. Glad you liked Manila. I lived there many years ago
Awww I feel you with the heat (also, I laughed so hard at the way you were struggling, sorry about that 😅). I was born in Manila and lived there for a total of 18 years, but have been living in Switzerland for longer than that now. Manila is not a place I would willingly visit unless it was to see family, so I was so surprised to see you two were there! So great that you had that beautiful cathartic experience in the art class! It's really true, Filipinos are one of the friendliest, warmest people on earth 💙💛❤
SUCH friendly and warm people🥲
I mean with those temperatures they can hardly be cold people. J/k looked awesome :D
I hope you will one day consider visiting Manila so willingly❤
Don't comeback we don't need you here.
The editing skill is cool and the video is entertaining 😮😮
*THEY CAME BACK Y'ALL* 🙌🏻🔥
new subscriber from LA California thanks for appreciating my hometown Manila
welcome! enjoy your stay and keep safe. keep hydrated
Great stuff guys. Ive been twice to PH but can you believe only to Manila ! I really like it. I am going back next Feb to see the "islands."
do you need travel companion pal? 😅 local here👋😅
Thanks, you're very welcome!
try to bring mini fan and umbrella when you walk when the weather is too hot, this might be a little bit inconvenient to bring but this help, welcome to philippines
❤ gald to know you had a chance to explore Manila and surrounding areas 😅
Hey! Welcome to the Philippines. Hope you enjoyed your stay 😊.
I was born and raised in the Philippines, left when I was 12 for the US and didn’t come back for more than a decade. And once I got back, nothing surprised me more than crossing the street from one mall to another 😂😂😂.
Hats off for even braving that brutal midday heat! I am a local and I dont go out of my room until late afternoon.
I always watch your vlog Oskar & Dan, Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭hope to see you in person
New Subscriber here from the Philippines. Love your content😍
Mabuhay! Welcome to Manila! I've been following you at the other channel then I found this video. Nice to see you have visited manila. Howdy from Dallas Texas!
Welcome to the Philippines,have fun and enjoy. Keep safe and God bless,take care both of you guys.
Thank you Guys for Exploring Philippines. Next time enjoy the secret beauty of wonderful islands and beaches next time you want to visit here again. Take care and gudluck guys to your world trip.😊❤❤
Newly subscribed from Silicon Valley. 🇵🇭🇺🇸🇮🇹
@11:31 those folks you saw milling around on the sidewalk are most likely seafarers/crewmen waiting either for their next deployment or initial interview from a number of ship manning agencies nearby. Most of them are already veterans of the trade and/or just coming off a sabbatical. Some of them have worked on Danish or Norwegian ships. I have 5 cousins who used to work as crewmembers and they were able to support their families back home, buy a house without mortgage etc. In fact the Philippines is the largest supplier of seamen in the world. These folks like to congregate in that area to swap salary offers from different agencies, swap stories etc. while waiting to be called in. It's not that there are no jobs in our country it's just that due to our ability to speak English our workforce is a lot more mobile compared to our neighbors. It's very rare for a Filipino to land a job overseas without having local experience of at least 2-3 years so that means most of them had jobs in the first place before they left. They're no different than Germans moving to Switzerland for better pay even though there's more jobs in Germany.
Oh my gosh!! I love Good Food's Sunday Market, and one of the founders is a good friend of mine ❤ so happy!!
❤ I love u guys. You guys are awesome! ❤
Yey for visiting Good Food Sundays ❤
I think when people say avoid Manila, I think they meant the seedy and slum area of the city. If you want a more upper class and nicer area, stick to Makati, BGC, Taguig or Eastwood and Intramuros.
Welcome back... the best 4K videography filming...the best editing and setups... good luck guys on your journey in Philippines once again... God Bless you both, stay safe always 🙏😊❤️
Thank you🥲❤️
Is this like a gay couple channel? Alternative lifestyle Travel Channel?
Loved this one, guys! ❤ Great mix of history and a look at everyday life. It’s actually really nice to get to see the non-touristy parts of a country ☺️
In regards to talking about the heat, did not mind at all. You’re being real. Thank you for that. That is what you get with travel sometimes!
To see is believe as they say and now you can judge it personally.Good luck and God bless you two of a safe travel.
Aww-so sorry about the heat, guys! Please, lots of sunscreens, especially on your face☺️ Safe travels and until next time❗
Shoutout from Vancouver !🇵🇭 Just saw your vid and I'm missing the tropics now😅🌴
Interesting video. Thanks. I am currently planning to visit Manila in around 6 or 7 months, so this video is of particular interest to me. However when I go I will have the advantage of staying full time with a very close and dear friend who is a native born Filipino living in Makati City. Your video verifies much of what he's told me and what I've learned elsewhere regarding the Philippines and Manila in particular. One of those things is DON'T DRIVE! Use Grab! My friend doesn't even attempt to drive there himself. Secondly, unemployment in Philippines is incredibly high and nearly 10% of Filipinos have in the past or currently work abroad - often in the US or Japan - because of this. Third, Filipinos are among the most friendly and cordial people to be found anywhere in the world. I can vouch for this from my experiences with my friend, his family and a few other Filipinos I've gotten to know. Fourth, It's HOT and HUMID; to be expected in a tropical climate and a city around 14º north of the equator. Fortunately we plan to stay at a very nice Hotel, Okada Manila, which appears to be a more magnificent than any hotel I've ever even been in. My friend raves about it. I'm looking forward to my trip and staying with my friend. Thanks again.
You two are so hilarious, I had a good laugh thanks!!
I feel homesick watching you guys the last time I been home was 1997 so much has changed thanks for showing Manila enjoy your stay and have fun
Welcome back. Hope you can stay longer. Edited: Next time. :)
Mabuhay to both of you brothers, there's a lot of beautiful place here in Philippines,enjoy your trip here
Thank you for this video! I am an American born Filipina, so most of my trips to Philippines have been spent in malls and visiting family. It was nice to see Rizal Park and Intramuros.