Bargaining for Beginners

American travelers in Third World countries are often intimidated by the free-wheeling bargaining practices of the markets there. This article will give some hints and encouragement for bargaining neophytes to get out and dicker with the best of them.

Submitted By Nancy Molin Longatan

Living in Style: Makati, Philippines

Makati City is the premier business district of the Philippines. The article describes features that recommend this stylish urban center to foreigners who are out to visit the country for business or leisure.

Submitted By penduke

MANILA"S WALLED CITY: THE INTRAMUROS AND FORT SANTIAGO

The Intramuros is the original capital city, the seat of Government during the period of Spanish rule in the Philippines from 1590 until their expulsion after the Spanish American war in 1898.

Submitted By James Smith

MANILA"S GREEN OASIS, RIZAL PARK

Manila the capital and largest city in the Philippines is a modern bustling metropolis in most every respect. In parts of the city it almost seems that everywhere one looks there is a veritable sea of concrete steel and glass towers. In this modern urban jungle though there is one major green space, located downtown on the edge of Manila Bay.

Submitted By James Smith

MANILA"S WALLED CITY: THE INTRAMUROS AND FORT SANTIAGO

The Intramuros is the original capital city, the seat of Government during the period of Spanish rule in the Philippines from 1590 until their expulsion after the Spanish American war in 1898. It bears a striking resemblance to many other Spanish colonial cities such as Havana, Santo Domingo, and Cartagena. Massive walls and fortifications surround broad squares and grand houses and churches. The remnants of the triad with which Spain gained and later ruled her empire, the military, the church, and trade and commerce along with those who administered all three can all be found here.

Submitted By James Smith

LAST POST: MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL, MAKATI PHILIPPINES

The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is open every day of the year aside from December 25th and January 1st form 9:00 am to 5 pm. There is no admission cost. A staff member is always on duty at the visitor centre at the entrance to assist those in finding the gravesite of a loved one.

Submitted By James Smith