Tag: Intramuros
Bambike x Kate Was Here = Discount Intramuros Tours!
In episode 10 of Kate Was Here on Kumu, I talked about why Intramuros is a classic go-to destination, whether you’re a foreign traveler visiting Manila for the first time or a local looking to rediscover Philippine culture. My guest was Bryan McClelland, founder of Bambike, Bambike Eco Tours, and Batala Bar, just some of […]
Whenever Someone Visits Manila For The First Time, This Is Where I Take Them
I’m talking about balikbayans or foreigners who are visiting the Philippines for the first time (or the first time in a long time). All they usually have is one whole day to spare and they’d like to experience as much Filipino culture and see as many landmarks as possible before flying to Boracay. So I […]
The Book Stop Project Is Now in Intramuros
…In front of Manila Cathedral, to be exact. After charming the neighborhood of Makati in Ayala Triangle Gardens a few weeks ago, this pop-up library moved to its second location in Old Manila. I serendipitously came across their second spot when I took my Australian relatives on a tour around Intramuros. The premise hasn’t changed. […]
Sony Lifestyle: Behind The Scenes
How times flies. July 27—I see a promo on AXN Asia about their search for Oli Pettigrew’s three new co-hosts on Sony Lifestyle TV Magazine. Interested applicants from all over Asia are invited to send their audition video and application form to Singapore. With about a week left before the deadline, I ask my friends […]