LOST IN MANILA

 Lost in Manila

After four years since 2019 i am now back in manila. 

One of the cities in metro manila that are visited is manila. It is one of the oldest cities in the philippines. In manila you will see several all the buildings the night intramuros the manila cathedral and several others.

One interesting part of manila is malate. The vibe here is totally different as compared to the other cities and business districts in metro manila. In malate you will see most of the entertainment hobbes that you will never see in the other parts of metro manila. It is probably the reason why many foreign tourists wonder and get a lost here in manila.

The vibe also changes between daytime and nighttime. Many things surprise you warn you wonder around the streets specially in malate. 

If you're looking for some cool and wild and venture in your nightlife the best thing to do is to get lost in malate manila.

THINGS TO DO upon ARRIVAL at MANILA Airport

THINGS TO DO upon ARRIVAL at MANILA Airport

1. Money Change or WITHDRAW. When I visit places, of course it is important to bring some money especially if you are unfamiliar of the place. It is easier if it is only within the PHILIPPINES. But if I travel abroad, I make sure I change money at the airport from Philippine currency or DOLLAR to the local currency of the country I am in. But for now, just withdraw some cash for some gala later today lol!

METROBANK & PNB branches ( yes, branches so you can do transactions while at the airport ) are located at the arrival area of NAIA Terminal 3. They also have respective ATM terminals.

2. CHARGE Powerbanks & Phones

It is important to charge your battery packs, powerbank, and/or phones before going out. You may need to contact important people while in MANILA and make sure you have enough battery life. Powerbanks help a lot in my travels as I do VLOGS for my Youtube Travel Channel ( TRIP ni REY ). SUBSCRIBE for my ROAD to 1000 subscribers 😭😭😂🔥.

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3. Eat.

You are going out in the WILDS of MANILA haha! And its a long TRIP, so don't STARVE yourself. Or else, one day you will find yourself laughing while walking the long road of EDSA 🙄🙊🐒.

Restaurants are plenty inside the AIRPORT. Name it, you have it. But one fast food I love and visit everytime I am in Manila is WENDYs. Its not in Cebu and BOHOL yet and I love there choices.

There's one on the Ground Floor and another on the upper floor.

So once you've done these 3 basic things, you are free to WANDER the CONCRETE Jungle of METRO MANILA because, oh! Manila Never Sleeps!

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First FLIGHT 2019 for #TRIPniREY!

First FLIGHT 2019 for #TRIPniREY!

I almost MISSED my flight.

Remember to check in at least 45min before flight departure time. I thought it was 30minutes. Ugh. Well I was a bit busy the past days for some errands and all, & it was my first flight for the year. The fact that I woke up 6am and packed for 15minutes from literally nothing. Showered for 60 seconds, yes! Challenge as always. Thanks to my brother and mom for sending me to the airport.

And, many thanks for the delay Cebu Pacific 5j620. Departure time was supposed to be 8am. Aircraft arrived Bohol Panglao International Airport at about 7:53am. It took off for Manila about 8:25am.

In my entire travel experience, I only missed one flight as far as I can remember. That was for Puerto Princesa, PALAWAN. That's another story. Video link here :

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I had an amazing look at the developments  in PANGLAO Island while the plane was taking off and flying over Panglao Island. You can check the flight video on my Youtube Channel ( TRIP ni REY ).

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I also saw the SEA of CLOUDS in BOHOL my version haha.

The fun part is the in flight game Cebu Pacific offers. I used to win this but not this time haha! hehe! hoho! LOL

Game on Board CEBU PACIFIC answers about movies :
beauty and the beast
titanic (I knew this but I was not as quick)
alladin

A little turbulence though.

Here comes the crew update:
200nautical miles south of Manila.
34k feet above see level.
5min to descend.
940am arrival time.
902am time check by flight crew.

I was that quick and attentive during the flight.

Arrived Manila at 951am.

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Transportation in Manila, Philippines

Transportation in Manila, Philippines

Transportation in Manila is quite accessible. Tourists will have a variety of options as the Metro is served with different modes of transport.

Jeepneys

Jeepneys ply along most popular roads in Manila. It is the easiest and most affordable mode of transport while visiting Metro Manila. Jeepneys have shorter and specific routes. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00.

Buses

Buses ply along the major roads in Metro Manila like EDSA, Ayala Avenue, Taft Avenue, and more. Buses are relatively cheap as compared to the MRT and LRT trains. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00

MRT Trains

The MRT trains run along EDSA, the major thoroughfare in Metro Manila. It extends from Pasay City (Taft Station) to Quezon City (Trinoma or North EDSA Stations). The MRT Trains is the fastest mode of transport and it serves locations and stations along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or EDSA. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

LRT Trains

LRT Trains run parallel to Taft Avenue (not necessarily along Taft Avenue though) serving locations and areas in Manila area. It starts in Pasay City and ends in Monumento in Quezon City. For those planning to go to Divisoria to buy (Ukay Ukay or second hand goods and clothes) or visit Intramuros, you might as well take the LRT Trains. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

Taxis

Taxis are available everywhere in the city. It is the most convenient mode of transport in Metro Manila. Regular fare may start at Php 40.00 for the plug down rate.

Motorcycles or Habal Habal

Hired motorcycles are available at select areas in Metro Manila. Fare will depend on negotiations but Regular fare may start at Php 30.00 depending on the distance of the location served.

Tricycles

Tricycles serve nearby areas in the minor roads in Metro Manila. Normally in subdivisions where no jeepneys are available, tricycles line up in the intersection to ferry passengers to their homes or maybe workplaces. Regular fare may start at Php 10.00.

Grab Taxi and Uber

Smartphone users may opt to use Grab Taxi and Uber in Metro Manila if they want to hire private cars registered with the service. It is as convenient as the taxi but more secure since the drivers are registered with the application.

Above: A woman alights from the Airport Loop Bus serving commuters from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Pasay City (Taft MRT Station) and vice versa.

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Transportation in Manila is quite accessible. For arriving guests from the Ninoy Aquino Airport, a bus serves the airport terminals, 1, 2, 3, and 4 going to the Pasay City Rotunda where one can take a bus plying along EDSA or the MRT train.

The fare is Php 20.00 minimum. For guests arriving at NAIA Terminal 3, you can queue at one of the terminal bays. The bus arrives in at least every 30 minutes. At night, the frequency might change.

For those coming from Pasay City, or MRT Taft Station, you can wait at the bus terminal beside McDonalds across the Ayala owned mall  just below the boarding platform of the MRT Taft Station.

Transportation in Manila

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Transportation in Manila is quite accessible. Tourists will have a variety of options as the Metro is served with different modes of transport.

Jeepneys

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Jeepneys ply along most popular roads in Manila. It is the easiest and most affordable mode of transport while visiting Metro Manila. Jeepneys have shorter and specific routes. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00.

Buses

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Buses ply along the major roads in Metro Manila like EDSA, Ayala Avenue, Taft Avenue, and more. Buses are relatively cheap as compared to the MRT and LRT trains. Regular fare may start at Php 8.00

MRT Trains

The MRT trains run along EDSA, the major thoroughfare in Metro Manila. It extends from Pasay City (Taft Station) to Quezon City (Trinoma or North EDSA Stations). The MRT Trains is the fastest mode of transport and it serves locations and stations along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or EDSA. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

LRT Trains

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

LRT Trains run parallel to Taft Avenue (not necessarily along Taft Avenue though) serving locations and areas in Manila area. It starts in Pasay City and ends in Monumento in Quezon City. For those planning to go to Divisoria to buy (Ukay Ukay or second hand goods and clothes) or visit Intramuros, you might as well take the LRT Trains. Regular fare may start at Php 15.00

Taxis

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Taxis are available everywhere in the city. It is the most convenient mode of transport in Metro Manila. Regular fare may start at Php 40.00 for the plug down rate.

Motorcycles or Habal Habal

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Hired motorcycles are available at select areas in Metro Manila. Fare will depend on negotiations but Regular fare may start at Php 30.00 depending on the distance of the location served.

Tricycles

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Tricycles serve nearby areas in the minor roads in Metro Manila. Normally in subdivisions where no jeepneys are available, tricycles line up in the intersection to ferry passengers to their homes or maybe workplaces.

Grab Taxi and Uber

Watch the Video thru this link: The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila

Smartphone users may opt to use Grab Taxi and Uber in Metro Manila if they want to hire private cars registered with the service. It is as convenient as the taxi but more secure since the drivers are registered with the application.

Above: A woman alights from the Airport Loop Bus serving commuters from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Pasay City (Taft MRT Station) and vice versa.

Watch the Video thru this link: 

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila 

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila 

The Airport Loop Bus at NAIA Manila 

Strolling the Parks in Makati

Strolling the Parks in Makati

Makati City is one of the highest earning cities in all of Metro Manila. Most businesses are headquartered in this city. Skyscrapers paint this area and the tallest buildings around Metro Manila are located here.

Condominiums, Upscale malls, high end subdivisions and other classy establishments can be found in Makati. Expect the cost of living here to be high as well. You are surrounded with very busy people and fast-paced environment.

If you want to relax and have some exercise at times, parks are also available in Makati. The owner of this development has preserved some portions of greens and parks for people to enjoy.

It's a breathe of some fresh air in a very busy city like Makati!

Above: Taking the taxi along Makati Avenue in Makati

Getting around Makati

Jeepney

Some jeepneys ply along specified routes in Makati. Jeepney Terminal is located near SM Makati. The famous malls in Makati are inter-connected by bridges like SM, Glorietta Malls of Ayala, Greenbelt, and Landmark.

Buses

Buses ply along Ayala Avenue where you can board on specified bus stops. These buses can take you to other parts of Metro Manila outside Makati area.

MRT Train

Ayala has one of the MRT Stations. So if you are coming from Quezon City - Quezon Avenue or Kamuning MRT Stations (where ABS CBN and GMA7 headquarters are located) or Pasay City - Taft Station, the MRT would be your best option.

Taxi

For faster travel, you can take the taxi. Taxi stands are available outside the malls. The queue might be long especially during peak hours and holidays when more shoppers go to the mall.

Meeting Singer Nanette Inventor at Bonifacio High Street

Meeting Singer Nanette Inventor at Bonifacio High Street

For the OTWOLISTAS, I am sure you guys know Nanette Inventor. She is one of the casts of On the Wings of Love (OTWOL), a popular love drama series in the Philippines.