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Category: Manila

13 Aug 2017

Backpacking in the Philippines: My Top Five Memories

Jonny BlairAsia, Balicasag, Bohol, Cebu, Manila, Panglao, Philippines20 Comments

Being based in Hong Kong from 2011 to 2015 (give or take a few side trips and jaunts around the world) allowed me to see most of Asia, and as of August 2021, there are only 5 recognised Asian countries I have yet to visit (Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Maldives). I was so busy working, writing…

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2 Jul 2012

Backpacking in the Philippines: One Night In Manila

Jonny BlairAsia, Manila, Philippines2 Comments

Oh the joys of random travel, flight connections, transit visas, overnight stays and bonus visits to new cities, as Manila was for me on this trip. I flew by Jumbo Jet from Hong Kong, arriving late on a Saturday night, a day which had seen me work in Yuen Long, Hong Kong and meet girlfriend…

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18 Apr 2012

From Teaching in Yuen Long🇭🇰To Drinking in Manila, Philippines🇵🇭

Jonny BlairHong Kong, Manila, Millwall Neil, Philippines, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yuen LongLeave a comment

When Chinese New Year 2012 came round, I found myself living in Hong Kong, my new home. It would almost have been too obvious to spend the new year at home in Hong Kong, and when I found out I had 8 days off work, it meant booking another trip. I toyed with the idea…

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