| Blame the tradition, the geography, and even the | | | | Shops in Manila may be found through malls that are |
| people but Manila is an irresistible tourist destination in | | | | popping here and there (Manila and its people are |
| Asia where one can splurge his or her pocket money | | | | generally mallrats), "tiangges" or flea-market style of |
| on anything under the sun...or not.n | | | | vending, and also through sidewalk peddling. Anyone |
| Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has always been | | | | can buy an item or two when exploring the city. With |
| a mixture of character when it comes to its | | | | all these options, you can never go home |
| architectural and cultural aspects due to influences | | | | empty-handed. |
| from its neighboring Asian countries and its close | | | | Hungry with Little Money |
| Spanish association (thanks to its 300+ years of | | | | Street food can be found on every corner of the |
| occupation in the country), not to mention the | | | | city such as fishballs, taho, and fried egg dumplings to |
| American salvation from the Spaniards. So going on a | | | | name a few. If we speak of street food, it is |
| trip to this destinatio has been and will always be an | | | | synonymous with affordable food. This means |
| interesting experience for most tourists on business | | | | anyone can never go hungry on a tight budget even |
| or leisure trips. | | | | in a middle of nowhere. Besides, with all the tripping |
| Going on a budget in Manila requires small effort for | | | | (or walking), anyone needs a break for a little chow. |
| travelers if they just know where to look. There are | | | | Home Away from Home |
| many ways to research for spending your money | | | | At the end of the day, feet aching from all the |
| within a specific budget on a good hotel, food, | | | | walking and tripping, there is nothing better to come |
| shopping, and other items that will make your Manila | | | | home to but a hotel or a place worth crashing in. |
| experience as unforgettable as possible. The internet | | | | Many hotels are available within the city and are |
| and recommendations from friends or colleagues is a | | | | pretty much tourist-friendly. Three to five-star hotels |
| good source for such research. | | | | in Manila are basically within the same vicinities. Like |
| The districts in Manila have different personalities. So | | | | Makati, the leading business district in Manila, offers an |
| if one is planning to stay in the country for a | | | | upscale hotel accommodations for business travelers |
| particular purpose, knowing about the place's main | | | | and vacationing tourists alike. However, the option |
| attractions and perks would be an advantage for a | | | | doesn't stop there. With the budget travel boom |
| traveler like you. Below is rough guide to help you | | | | over the last few years, more and more hotels and |
| start off with your Manila journey. | | | | other types of lodging establishments have been |
| Give Me Mobility | | | | competitive to cater all types of market. From |
| Getting your way around this city is as easy as 1-2-3. | | | | students to businessmen and even local tourists, they |
| There are many modes of transportation to choose | | | | have been having the best options for their stay in |
| from. Jeepneys, buses, and even the LRT or MRT | | | | Manila that suit their requirements, financially speaking |
| (the 2 major rail transits) can be a best friend of | | | | most especially. |
| yours if budget is an issue and of course, if | | | | Conclusion |
| adventure is a staple to your travel. A minimum fare | | | | Money has always been one of the big factors when |
| of 18 cents is all you need to experience the sights | | | | traveling. It basically influences a tourist's limitations |
| and sounds of Manila. A flag down rate of 68 cents | | | | and capabilities during a trip. But with Manila being a |
| and succeeding 6 cents is fair enough for a public taxi | | | | city that reflects the fusion of culture and tradition, it |
| if you want to explore the city with an extra | | | | also expands the tourist's options as to where he can |
| comfort. Or you can just roam the city on foot, the | | | | spend his money for something that will make his |
| cheapest alternative! | | | | travel an unforgettable experience. |
| Shop 'Til You Drop | | | | Overall, the success of one's trip really depends on |
| Manila may still prove to be affordable when it comes | | | | the traveler himself. But most importantly, the |
| to shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories, and even | | | | destination. |
| "pasalubongs" (travel tokens) for you or loved ones. | | | | |