The urban sprawl that is metropolitan Manila (it's made up of the cities of Manila, Makati, Pasay, Quezon, Caloocan, and Pasig, plus 12 towns) is a fascinating, even surreal, combination of modernity and tradition. In Manila's streets you'll see horse-drawn calesas (carriages) alongside …
Business travelers and cultural sojourners alike are sure to make the obligatory stop in Manila. To some, it's a wasteland of urban blight, but Manila has some interesting nooks and crannies. From an early history as a vital port, the town has flown the flags of many conquering forces, and there are …