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Sunset at Manila Bay

A Totally Different Light Over Manila

Junfil Olarte - freelancejune [2,343]

The sunset over Manila Bay is exceptional and without equal in any part of the world. Watching it is the city’s most avidly observed ritual. Such sunset is justly famous that only Nile’s sundown at Luxor could possibly match up.

Destinations: Manila | Philippines
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Wat Phra Ram, oldest Ayutthayan temple

Amazing Ruins of Ayutthaya

ARIEL ALEXIS NOBLE - arnobs66 [1,232]

  Ayutthaya , whose name means “undefeatable” in Sanskrit, may not be as popular as Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket but it’s one of the many places in Thailand that’s...

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Manila's Cultural Centre of the Philippines

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,579]

The CCP, as it is commonly known, is an iconic block of masonry that seems to float over water fountains at night ...

Destinations: Manila | Philippines
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Sunset at Manila Bay Shores of Manila taken at the Mall of Asia Shores of Manila taken at the Mall of Asia Shores of Manila taken at the Mall of Asia The Manila Cathedral, damaged and destroyed several times by typhoons, earthquakes, and bombings, presently stands grandiosely in the historic walled city of Intramuros. The church, also known as the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, is a favorite wedding venue of the privileged. The Jeepney. Most of these vehicles are a depiction of the traditional Filipino fiesta because of the vibrant paints around its body. Traffic is virtually synonymous to the name Manila as these means of mass transportation normally jams up the streets of the metro during rush hour. The velvet sky paints itself a thousand breath-taking sunsets that can be seen at the Baywalk. During night fall colorful lights carried by majestic lampposts line up the area. Vehicles bound to or from the airport treat the eyes of their passengers as they speed along Roxas Blvd. Right outside minor basilica of Quiapo are stalls that sell amulets, pendants, and crystals that is said to have magical powers. This irony of belief has become part of the Filipino culture and tradition over the years. During the Spanish Colonial Period, the walled city of Intramuros was considered Manila itself. It is tagged as a city within a city as the latin etymology of Intra muros means “within the walls.” The Post Office Building in Lawton.
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Mermaid Resort offers exclusive accommodations in the tropical scuba diving paradise Puerto Galera.

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