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Both Philippines and other Asian countries we have somewhat curious gastronomic proposals, tourists who travel are not very accustomed to certain foods. In this case we have one very famous called Balut, whose picture we already describes perfectly what it is. The balut is a duck that has been previously fertilized and therefore can be seen that a small Duck was forming in its interior.

Certainly the balut is a dish that like between Filipinos and nationals of other countries, as well as being an important source of protein. It best of this food is that the egg is serves cooked and according to which it have proven, is an of them meals delicious that is can find in Philippines. Everything is a matter of try and see if it really is a product as good as they say, but to see it sure many will not have wanted to test the balut in the Philippines or in other destinations in Asia where it is very common to find it in food stalls and restaurants. Read the rest of this entry »

For those couples wanting to spend your holidays in a wonderful resort elegant and quiet in the Philippines, nothing better to have the Resort Aloha Palm Beach, accommodation that offers the opportunity to all tourists to spend a vacation different and relaxing, which is what you are looking for many tourists who travel to the Philippines. It is designed for comfort and rest for all tourists, especially for couples who prefer for this resort.

Within this resort travelers may find quite spacious rooms, all equipped with air-conditioning, bathroom, television, beautiful views and it is also a hotel that offers a good room service. On the other hand is a resort that has large gardens where visitors can walk, swimming pools to swim and enjoy a holiday basking in the Sun in his spare time. Read the rest of this entry »

The Philippines is a country that for years it is adapting to the abundant arrival of tourists to tourist cities and it is doing by incorporating new and great hotels. Thus tourists who come to the Philippines are very interesting hotels where to spend a great holiday in the Philippines, a country that certainly arouses the interest of many tourists, which is why hotel chains continue to open hotels so that tourists can enjoy their holiday.

Not all hotels are many stars and they have high prices, but there hotels of more moderate price that a city are in different places and offer very pleasant and comfortable facilities. The Philippines has hotels for tourists with a high budget can enjoy more luxury hotels and also so that the tourists with a smaller budget can enjoy economic holidays, which tends to be the most widespread case currently. Thanks to this variety of hotels in Philippines, tourists decide to travel to this country and only in a warm and natural place holiday. Read the rest of this entry »

Philippines can give US the impression that it is very poor and so not us we can find five-star hotels, but the truth is that the Philippines has evolved a lot and continues to offer five-star hotels for tourists who seek this kind of so luxury hotels and with well-defined characteristics. These five-star hotels often it seek people who have certain economic level and who therefore can afford to travel by the Philippines and stay at one of these hotels.

Five-star hotels usually do not have very low prices, but with a little luck we can find five star hotels at a price we pay and may therefore be a good fad staying in the Philippines, in a hotel of five stars, especially in places like Manila, which is where there are many five star hotels. It’s funny to see five star hotels and very close to people who have little money to eat and with very poor households, but the reality of the Philippines is thus of changing and has dramatic contrasts. Read the rest of this entry »

The Philippines is a country that needs the help of other countries to improve trade and tourism, two aspects that will work much Viet Nam to help the Philippines may have better prospects for the future in tourism and trade. A few days ago the President of Viet Nam carried out an official visit to the Philippines with the intention of reaching a number of interesting agreements for both countries in the field of tourism, that insurance may benefit much.

The truth is that with these agreements than is intended is deemed trade between both countries and which can encourage tourism between the two. It would be interesting to continue to strengthen ties with Viet Nam and both help in the field of tourism and promotion of trade and a few years from now. Read the rest of this entry »

Within countries that are inside of the ASEAN, the Philippines is the sixth country in number of tourists among all countries of this area of the world, so we are faced with a situation really very good for this country. The truth is that Philippines leads climbing positions for some years and today is one of the reference countries for many tourists who travel for the Asian continent, in particular by the countries that are within of the ASEAN in Asia.

This year 2011 Philippines aims to maintain this sixth position and greatly improve to reach the figure of 4 million tourists in the coming years. Still much to be done in this regard so that the Philippines may have more millions of tourists who enjoy its charming beaches and have the opportunity to enjoy with all its natural charms, but for now is a pretty good figure for the country’s economy and in particular is very positive for hotels and other tourist facilities in the Philippines. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently the situation in the Philippines and China is really tense, all due to both countries have a series of discussions on what corresponds to each of the countries in the South China Sea, which is a place of great importance by the deposits of oil and to a lesser extent is important for maritime transport. This dispute can not be elevated to an extreme extent, the truth is that the Governments of both countries met to defuse the situation.

It is logical that two countries spent territory with mineral wealth as it is the case of the China Sea and therefore both Governments will discuss this topic so that it can reach an agreement, it is a territory that needs to be distributed in a consistent manner so that both countries could end up conforming. China first has claimed throughout the area, while countries like the Philippines, Taiwan or Viet Nam want to small portions of this territory. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA is the capital of the Philippines and with 16 other municipalities, to form the Metro Manila, a metropolitan area of 636 km ² where more than 12 million people. It was founded by Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1571. From its rich architectural heritage of that time is not much, as earthquakes, fires and wars, especially World War II, have resulted in the loss of much of it. Even in Manila and so there are several points of interest that may have entertained us for at least a couple of days.

To move around Manila is within walking distance in the central areas and the rest of the best and cheapest are the always colorful jeepneys, but are subject to circulatory congestion in the city. To escape the chaos in traffic (and heat, as the cars have A / A) nothing like the MRT and LRT, two urban rail systems have a network rather limited, but useful as what our destination. The price of the MRT or LRT depends on the number of stops to go.

Malate. In this area there is not much to see, but here you can find a wide variety of hotels and restaurants for all budgets. But places to visit we can cite something in Malate Malate Church, corner of MH del Pilar and Remedies. Just 100 meters west of the church is the great avenue of Roxas Boulevard, and the sea, so from the same side of this avenue we can enjoy the famous sunset of Manila Bay. Returning to the church and continue 200 meters further east we come to Remedios Circle, the epicenter of an area with many restaurants and bars. Worth visiting this area at night to see the great nightlife is concentrated here.

 Our flight from Doha to Manila, also with Qatar Airways, Doha leaves at midnight and found to be as pleasant, which reassures us more, if possible, in our opinion excellent service on board of this company. We landed at the airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila after 8.5 hours of flight. After passing the immigration control (since our stay in the Philippines is just 21 days, do not pay anything for the visa filipino) and recover the luggage minimal change euros in one of several bars of change out there. Exchange differences between them is minimal, but there, so you should look at a few before settling on one. Moreover, given the change in these offices is slightly lower from that obtained in the center of Manila.

Leaving the office terminal are prepaid taxis to the city (NAIA Queueing Transport System). You pay a fixed amount according to the Manila area to be. For example, go to the area of Malate / Ermita, our destination, worth 440 P. It is paid in this office and give us proof that after the taxi driver we have waiting in the queue. Not cheap, but it is the fastest and most convenient option, especially considering that drag the fatigue of a transcontinental flight. However, it would be feasible, but not easy or comfortable, walk out of the airport area and find a local transportation, among the millions who walk the streets of Manila, to be our destiny.

Bus / jeepney. There are bus services between cities more or less large and the prices are very affordable. They come with different types of comfort, with or without A / A. For longer journeys it is advisable to book in advance or presented at the terminal well in advance to ensure the ticket. We do not know why, but many buses with A / A the driver runs at full speed, so we recommend warm clothing to avoid being frozen (!). For shorter trips within the city or the king is the jeepney. This is a local branch of the old jeeps left by the Americans after the Second World War and now work as shared taxis, ferrying passengers sitting on benches in the back. Up to a jeepney is something that needs to be done in every trip to the Philippines.

Others. For short distances, in addition to the taxi, there are many other means of transport depending on where we, as tricycles, rickshaws, the trishaw and so on.

To move in Qatar it is more practical to rent a car, though not a cheap option and according to where it will need a 4×4. In principle sufficient with our driver’s license, but better check with the rental agency. Since 2005 there is a new bus service linking the company Mowasalat major towns Doha Qatar. In the capital, Doha, there is also an urban bus service, but is used almost exclusively by the more modest immigrant population (the only ones who have no car) and at certain times are so full that it is impossible to take one. Therefore the most practical option in Doha are taxis, called Karwa, which are new vehicles with A / C and turquoise. Although we find that we are waiting for a taxi stopped private vehicles driven by Asian immigrants who brought us to our destination by setting a price beforehand. We took a couple of them and of course cheaper than the officers.