Asia
Metro Manila, Philippines
By Marga Aboitiz Zobel
/ Gen. 5
/ Branch
Asia
Metro Manila, Philippines
By Marga Aboitiz Zobel
/ Gen. 5
/ Branch
Asia
Metro Manila, Philippines
By Marga Aboitiz Zobel
/ Gen. 5
/ Branch
Places to Stay
Raffles/Fairmont Makati - Luxury hotel in the heart of Makati.
Seda BGC - Modern hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
The Henry Hotel - Boutique hotel with artistic flair.
The Manila Peninsula - Iconic 5-star luxury hotel in Makati.
Picasso Hotel Salcedo - Contemporary hotel in Salcedo Village.
What to Do
Bambike Tour of Intramuros - Explore the historic walled city on bamboo bikes.
Binondo Food Tour - The oldest Chinatown in the world - a food lover's paradise.
Willow Stream Spa at the Raffles Hotel - Get pampered at this luxurious spa.
Pub Crawl in Poblacion - Experience Manila's vibrant nightlife scene.
Museums & Historical Sites
Intramuros - The historic walled city of Manila.
Ayala Museum - Premier museum showcasing Philippine art and history.
The National Museum - Home to the country's most important art and artifacts.
Museum of Natural History - Part of the National Museum complex.
Mind Museum - Great for kids! Interactive science museum in BGC.
Pasalubong!
Dried Mango - A classic Filipino favorite.
Philippine Pearls - Beautiful locally sourced pearls.
Mother of Pearl or Capiz Tableware - Elegant handcrafted home goods.
Local Textiles - Traditional Filipino woven fabrics.
Where to Eat
Sampiro - An Asian Bistro with delicious food and great cocktails.
Manam - A casual Filipino restaurant with multiple locations around the city, great for both small and large groups.
Metiz - Modern Filipino fine dining.
Crosta Pizzeria - Known for their homemade pizza dough and innovative toppings, arguably the best pizza joint in Manila.
The Grid at Rockwell - A high end food court featuring some of the best bites in Manila (and the best Mexican food in town).
Txoko Asador - A modern Spanish restaurant specializing in Basque and Castilian cuisine.
Antonio's Fine Dining - Located about 1.5-2 hours outside of Makati in Tagaytay, but definitely worth the trip!
Where to Drink
Polilya - The coolest bar in Manila, without a doubt! Great beers, cocktails, and bites.
Dr. Wine - With branches in both Poblacion and BGC, this wine bar/French bistro is a great casual hangout spot.
M Dining - Although M is also a fantastic restaurant, their bar offers killer cocktails and a mouth watering bar menu (the buffalo wings are a favorite).
Where to Shop
Kultura or Tesoro's - Great for finding Filipino handicrafts and for buying pasalubong.
Frankie & Friends General Store - A curated marketplace of ethical and sustainable locally made goods (they carry Viajecito too!).
Tropa Store - A multi-brand lifestyle store, housing a collective of distinctly local brands with a contemporary flair.
Lanai Manila - A stylish shop selling high-end home accessories & gifts, plus a relaxed eatery serving light fare.
Market Market Pearl Market or Greenhills Tiangge - For the adventurous ones looking for deals.
Local Dishes to Try
House Crispy Sisig from Manam - A must-try dish, traditionally made with minced pork jowls, this crispy version is one of the best.
Halo-Halo - The unofficial national dessert of the Philippines...you can't go wrong with Milky Way or Razon's.
Packing Tips
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellent
Hat
Places to Stay
Raffles/Fairmont Makati - Luxury hotel in the heart of Makati.
Seda BGC - Modern hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
The Henry Hotel - Boutique hotel with artistic flair.
The Manila Peninsula - Iconic 5-star luxury hotel in Makati.
Picasso Hotel Salcedo - Contemporary hotel in Salcedo Village.
Where to Eat
Sampiro - An Asian Bistro with delicious food and great cocktails.
Manam - A casual Filipino restaurant with multiple locations around the city, great for both small and large groups.
Metiz - Modern Filipino fine dining.
Crosta Pizzeria - Known for their homemade pizza dough and innovative toppings, arguably the best pizza joint in Manila.
The Grid at Rockwell - A high end food court featuring some of the best bites in Manila (and the best Mexican food in town).
Txoko Asador - A modern Spanish restaurant specializing in Basque and Castilian cuisine.
Antonio's Fine Dining - Located about 1.5-2 hours outside of Makati in Tagaytay, but definitely worth the trip!
Where to Drink
Polilya - The coolest bar in Manila, without a doubt! Great beers, cocktails, and bites.
Dr. Wine - With branches in both Poblacion and BGC, this wine bar/French bistro is a great casual hangout spot.
M Dining - Although M is also a fantastic restaurant, their bar offers killer cocktails and a mouth watering bar menu (the buffalo wings are a favorite).
What to Do
Bambike Tour of Intramuros - Explore the historic walled city on bamboo bikes.
Binondo Food Tour - The oldest Chinatown in the world - a food lover's paradise.
Willow Stream Spa at the Raffles Hotel - Get pampered at this luxurious spa.
Pub Crawl in Poblacion - Experience Manila's vibrant nightlife scene.
Where to Shop
Kultura or Tesoro's - Great for finding Filipino handicrafts and for buying pasalubong.
Frankie & Friends General Store - A curated marketplace of ethical and sustainable locally made goods (they carry Viajecito too!).
Tropa Store - A multi-brand lifestyle store, housing a collective of distinctly local brands with a contemporary flair.
Lanai Manila - A stylish shop selling high-end home accessories & gifts, plus a relaxed eatery serving light fare.
Market Market Pearl Market or Greenhills Tiangge - For the adventurous ones looking for deals.
Museums & Historical Sites
Intramuros - The historic walled city of Manila.
Ayala Museum - Premier museum showcasing Philippine art and history.
The National Museum - Home to the country's most important art and artifacts.
Museum of Natural History - Part of the National Museum complex.
Mind Museum - Great for kids! Interactive science museum in BGC.
Local Dishes to Try
House Crispy Sisig from Manam - A must-try dish, traditionally made with minced pork jowls, this crispy version is one of the best.
Halo-Halo - The unofficial national dessert of the Philippines...you can't go wrong with Milky Way or Razon's.
Pasalubong!
Dried Mango - A classic Filipino favorite.
Philippine Pearls - Beautiful locally sourced pearls.
Mother of Pearl or Capiz Tableware - Elegant handcrafted home goods.
Local Textiles - Traditional Filipino woven fabrics.
Packing Tips
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellent
Hat
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