A Trip to an Intriguing Manila

Leaving your footprints on the sandy beaches, trying an exotic sea-food in a hi-end restaurant, shopping for a fashionable party-wear are some of the memories you’ll always cherish if you have been to Manila. The capital of Philippines, Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay. The city has become one of the most visited holiday destinations across the world in a very short span to time. This is one of those destinations where you will never run out of the attractions. Reaching Manila is easy. A number of cheap flights from London to Manila are available, which you can either find out on internet or through a travel company. There are many airlines which also provide direct flights to Manila. The average time to reach Manila from London is approximately 16.5 hours. The traveling time will differ depending upon the airline. Other than London you can also fly to Manila from other airports like Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Birmingham. So, just enquire about the various cheap flights to Manila available and choose the best deal to this dream destination. The locals of this city are known as Filipinos and they call Manila as ‘Maynila’. The city boasts of a countless number of places to visit and activities to get involved in. It is a city where you can either come alone or with your family and friends and still you can enjoy every moment of your trip. Being a historic city there are many art galleries, museums, forts around the city to visit. Given below are some of the mesmerizing attractions where you can visit on your trip to Manila. Intramuros Intramuros, the oldest part of the Manila, is the Spanish walled enclave of the medieval times located on the southern bank of the Pasig River. It includes a number of historic buildings, churches and museums. After the reconstruction of the Intramuros many parks, art galleries, restaurants, souvenir shops have been included to make the place attractive for the tourists. Malacanang Palace This was the palace which used to the residence of the governor-generals of the Spanish and American governments during their reign over the city. Later it became the residence of the successive Philippines presidents. The house also has a museum which features mementos from the presidents of Philippines. The Taal Volcano The Taal Volcano is the world’s smallest volcano which is an interesting thing to watch. Located in a lake at a distance of 70 Km south of Manila, this volcano is visited by large number of tourists. The specialty for this volcano is that it has a lake of its own inside its crater, which is known as the ‘Crater Lake’. You can visit this place with a help of boats available here. National Museum of the Philippines This is a large museum that preserves and exhibits the historical, cultural and natural heritage of the island. This is an awesome museum where you will find the skull of ‘Tabon Man’; the oldest human remains found in the archipelago. Corregidor This is a small island which has become a memorial and an open-air museum. Shaped like a tadpole, it was this place where the troops of Filipino and Americans stood during the World War II against the Japanese invaders. Other than these, there are many more places of sightseeing and fun in the city. The attractions in the city will not only entertain you but will narrate stories from the past. So, all you need to do is just book your flights to Manila and visit this intriguing holiday destination.