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Intramuros

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     One of my favorite historic districts in Manila!  I will never get tired of it no matter how many times I walk the walled city of Intramuros.  My love for ruins, fortresses, and anything that have to do with history made me visit this place a number of times.  It was built by the Spaniards on the late 16 th century to protect the city from foreign invasion.  But some of the walls were heavily damaged during the World War II and reconstructed in 1951 when Intramuros was declared a National Historical Monument.      Inside the walls, I highly recommend to visit Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Baluarte de San Diego, Casa Manila which is an example of Bahay na Bato architecture, and Fort Santiago.  Also, don't forget to photo the Palacio del Gobernador and the Ayuntamiento.  You can also walk on top of the walls. On top of the Baluarte de San Lorenzo Reducto de San Pedro Cobblestone Road ...

Boracay Island Aklan

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     Is an island in the Philippines located in Aklan Province.  White Beach is the main tourism beach.  It is about four kilometers long with powdery fine white sand and is lined with hotels and restaurants.  How to get there?      Fly via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia.  You may take Manila to Kalibo flight or a direct flight to Caticlan.      From Kalibo, take a shuttle van or bus to Caticlan.  Then, take a boat from Caticlan Jetty Port to Boracay Island.  Where to Stay?      All accommodation types scattered the islands.  From luxurious resorts located at Station 1, down to the affordable accommodations at Station 2 and 3.  Activities      Activities includes snorkeling, diving, parasailing, windsurfing, kite boarding, and island hopping. --