A couple of weeks ago we finally checked off an item in our travel bucket list and had an overnight stay at Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila. During that stay, we checked out the nearby Manila landmarks like the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Coconut Palace and StarCity. We… Continue reading Museo de San Agustin
Tag: Intramuros
Fort Santiago, Manila
First time visit to Fort Santiago, a historical citadel that witnessed the Philippine Spanish colonialism and World War II.
A Pre-dusk Walk: Intramuros, Manila
Last weekend D and I headed off to the historix walled old city of Intramuros, Manila, inspired by photos I recently saw from a Facebook group I am following. The last time we attempted to walk around it was in December and back then we couldn’t get any parking and found that the museums were… Continue reading A Pre-dusk Walk: Intramuros, Manila
Casa Manila Museum
We planned to go to Intramuros, Manila’s historic walled area, but last minute research showed that museums and tourist spots are still closed. I wanted to revisit Casa Manila, a preseved Filipino ancestral house a few steps away from San Agustin Church. The last time we went here was in 2018, and I distinctly remember… Continue reading Casa Manila Museum
Manila Travels: Intramuros
Getting to know the walled city of Intramuros a little bit more
Living Free and Making a Difference 