We kept reading that Manila was one of the most dangerous cities in Asia. Then we actually went there. Here’s our honest take on Manila safety — what the crime data actually shows, which areas to avoid, and why Manila’s reputation is worse than its reality.
Manila was never on our radar. Even after over 26 years of travelling together, Bec and I had never seriously thought about going. It just never came up. It just happened when we were planning a trip to China to visit our daughter. Flying back from Qingdao, Manila sits almost in a direct line on … Read more
You know how most planes feel pretty packed? Well, try cramming 459 people into one aircraft — yep, you read that right, 459! That’s what we signed up for flying Cebu Pacific from Manila to Melbourne. Most airlines would put maybe 260-300 people in this same plane, with some fancy business class seats up front. … Read more