Metropolitan Manila refers to the 16 cities and one municipality that comprise the Manila National Capital Region (NCR). Metro Manila (as it is more commonly referred to) has a population of over 13 million, though some statistics also include surrounding provinces. As a visitor, that is an overwhelming amount of cities to choose from. The […]
Manila Mass Transit System – LRT, MRT and PNR Commuter Rail of Metro Manila
The Metro Manila urban rail transit system is comprised of two light rail lines, a mass rail transit line, and a commuter line. There is no unified brand for the urban rail network (like “Manila Metro”) so it is usually referred to by the line type (LRT, MRT, or commuter rail). This guide lists the […]
Hotel Review: Victoria Mansions, budget hotel in Malate Manila
Hotel Name: Victoria Mansions. Address: 600J Julio Nakpil, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. Hotel Review of the Victoria Mansions – a budget hotel in the Malate area of Manila. I stayed at Victoria Mansions in Malate, Manila. I booked online at the rate of 1082 PHP per night ($19.55 USD) and I booked it for […]