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From bustling markets, to monstrous mega malls and buzzing nightlife, Manila will have your heart racing for more! With its blend of American and Spanish influences, and well spoken English, the Filipino locals will surely not disappoint with their accommodating and friendly nature.
It takes a while to get used to Manila but those who persevere will find that it’s a unique city with a lot of personality and character. Let this magical city inspire you with its own sense of charm and energy.
Bellhop Picks:
High-end: InterContinental Manila
Mid-range: Somerset Olympia Makati
Low-range: Garden Plaza Hotel & Suites Manila
Read more about other attractions in our Philippines guide. See what fellow travellers have to say in the Philippines tales section.
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April 23rd, 2008 at 11:35 pm edit
It is a good thing this was abolished in the twentieth century. It looks damn painfull. What si the use of all of this?
April 24th, 2008 at 8:05 am edit
Footbinding of women is to ensure that they have small feet. The Chinese used to believe that the smaller the feet of the woman, the , ore beautiful she is, hence , more attractive to males (for choosing a woman to marry). I’m not too sure but I’ve also heard that feet that are small and bound would prevent women from walking fast or running (hence the slow sexy walk) to make them more demure.