Manila

If you are a fan of big bustling cities, you will almost certainly fall in love with Manila. As the capital of the Philippines, the city is sprawling, chaotic, and culturally complicated, with a colorful multi-cultural heritage and a lively nightlife. Manila is a destination best suited for energetic travelers who enjoy discovering heritage sights, getting some retail therapy in glitzy shopping malls and partying their nights away in the city’s infamous go-go clubs and wild late-night hotspots. Culture vultures and history lovers can enjoy the city’s diverse museums such as the National Museum of the Filipino People and the Ayala Museum. Explore the medieval walled enclave of Intramuros full of historic attractions, take a guided tour of the lavish Malacanang Palace, and visit San Agustin, Manila’s oldest stone church. If you look beneath its rough gritty exterior, Manila is a treasure trove of cultural, historical delights just waiting to be discovered.