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Things to do in Manila
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maria-b
Overview - Manila may seem like a city of contradictions – a mix of the old and the new all squished together in one place. In one section of the city, you’ll find some buildings and churches that have been standing since the 16th century, while a few minutes drive away is a high-tech, bustling metropolitan city. This guide will help you see the best of both worlds in just 24 hours.
Breakfast - A traditional Filipino breakfast consists of garlic-fried rice, a fried egg and some sort of meat. Most places will have some form of this morning meal, from the lowliest street cart vendor to the high-end hotels, but the original Aristocrat along Roxas Boulevard serves up some of the best Filipino food that’ll satisfy your hunger.
Morning - Spend the morning exploring the old walled city of Manila – Intramuros. It was a beautifully planned city – with cobblestoned roads and some great examples of fine Spanish architecture. Though a lot of the old city continue reading ...
Tags: high-tech, malls, Shopping, local food, clubs, entertainment, History
Posted 11 months ago
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Things to do in Havana
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jessicastout
Visiting Cuba is like stepping back into a 50-year time warp with an added twist that those 50 years of history are in front of you all over the walls—Castro, Che, and Socialist slogans are everywhere. Since Cuba is unlike most foreign places Westerners visit, simple things like choosing where to eat, can take some time to get used to. Be flexible and patient. continue reading ...
Tags: Museum, History
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Belfast
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meganeaves
The name Belfast carries with it a connotation of war and violence, but the city is very different today than it was during the 1980s. The Good Friday Agreement in 1998 brought prolonged peace to the city, and a chance for it to develop and thrive. Today we’ll explore some of the historically troubled areas of Belfast, as well as take advantage of its burgeoning economy and cheap shopping. continue reading ...
Tags: politics, History, murals, Shopping
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Bratislava
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meganeaves
Let’s face it – Bratislava does not have the best reputation. After several Hollywood films smeared the city’s name through the mud, most people have a very negative idea about the Slovak capital city. However, this is a city that will change your mind. Spend the day meandering the streets of old town and learning what Slovak culture really has to offer. continue reading ...
Tags: History, Walking, Museum, castle
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Galway
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meganeaves
Galway is perhaps Ireland’s most laid back, accessible city. Some have said that Galway is a place where people go, fall in love and get lost. Historically, it was home to 14 different ancient tribes, giving it its nickname as the “City of Tribes”. Visiting Galway, you’ll discover why this bohemian cove on the western coast of Ireland is where artists and musicians make their home, and why the area was James Joyce’s richest source of material. continue reading ...
Tags: History, Music, Walking, beach
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Singapore
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meganeaves
Singapore is a vibrant, modern Asian city with a fascinating and often seedy colonial history. Sometimes referred to as “the only shopping mall with a seat at the United Nations,” Singapore is a city, an island and a country – known for its lack of chewing gum, it’s extreme corporal punishment laws and its wonderful mishmash of Asian cultures. continue reading ...
Tags: History, colonial, modern, skyscraper, river
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Philadelphia
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smithtrav
Breakfast - There is more history to soak up per square foot in Philadelphia than in any other city in the country, so I’m going to suggest that you confine your limited amount of time today to the Old City and Northern Liberties areas, with some brief forays into Society Hill. Luckily, the most amazing breakfast spot around is in Northern Liberties, at 800 N. 4th Street. It’s called continue reading ...
Tags: History
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Richmond
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aet285
Breakfast - The Hill café is on broad street within walking distance of the Broad St and Chimborazo Blvd intersection, which is where the historical site of the Chimborazo Hospital and Chimborazo Park are located. The hospital was built to care for wounded Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. At the time it was one of the world’s largest military hospitals. Located at 2800 E continue reading ...
Tags: History
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Denver
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aet285
Breakfast - Annie’s Café is the perfect place for breakfast because it was voted Best of Citysearch for Breakfast in 2007. The theme is 50’s diner-style decorated with vintage artifacts, toys, and advertisements and the music is all oldies. They serve breakfast items al day and generously stuffed sandwiches. It is located at 4012 E Eighth Ave and open Monday through Friday they open continue reading ...
Tags: History
Posted 1 year ago
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Things to do in Rīga
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meganeaves
Riga is the vibrant capital of former Soviet country Latvia. Today we’ll see why “former Soviet” means just that, as Riga is now a hub of fashion, entertainment and new money. Nonetheless, we’ll take time to explore the older parts of the city – the churches and traditions that still thrive despite years of occupation. continue reading ...
Tags: History, Church, Markets, Coffee