Why go à MANILLE?

One must admit that Manila does not have a very good reputation among travelers... Nor among Filipinos, who rarely come to live in the capital for pleasure, but rather for the job opportunities it offers. Traffic jams, pollution, incessant noise, poverty, questionable urbanism, the first arrival in the sprawling Manila can sometimes be a shock. And yet, the capital remains an almost obligatory passage during a trip to the Philippines and a first gateway to the culture and the local life (although the rest of the country is more interesting). You will find here some advices to apprehend the capital serenely, some ideas of visits (yes, there are some!) and some addresses to lodge and to eat. What to apprehend the capital serenely and with a smile because if Manila lacks charm, one thing is sure, it does not leave anyone indifferent.