Intramuros
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How Best to Explore Intramuros in Manila
More Details: How Best to Explore Intramuros in ManilaIntramuros is the old district of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It carries a lot of history and meaning within its walls as I shared with you in a prior post. Though it is quite distinctive and historic, it is not your typical tourist haven. That is actually what makes it a key point…
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A Survivor Story: Manila’s Story
More Details: A Survivor Story: Manila’s StoryAs I headed to Manila for my very short visit, it dawned on me I actually knew little of the city’s history outside of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos and the story ever since them (and even that, superficially only). I had a notion of World War II impacting it through names like Corregidor and Bataan,…