Metro doesn’t just mean mailing and bar-hopping. Allow us to take you to the not-so-usual paths to fun and amusement in the midst of this industrial jungle. Plan your trip ahead whether you’re off to a tipid or a leisure trip. Although it’s still refreshing to be spontaneous once in a while, planning saves you time, money, energy, and from the hassle of looking for that certain spot for hours when you could’ve consumed that time lounging and relaxing around.
Aquanaut Voyage Diving
Manila Ocean Park brings you closer to the marvels of the underwater world with this awesome experience. With a diving helmet that allows you to breathe underwater without the hassle of a mouthpiece or a dangling, oxygen apparatus, take the luxury of being one with the sea as you walk the seabed without getting your hair and face wet.
Cubao Expo
For the artsy, the shopaholic, and the adventure-seeker, Cubao Expo opens as early as 9am and closes at around 10pm. This one-of-a-kind tambayan, shopping haven and semi-cultural hub houses a wide variety of shoe stores, ukay-ukay shops, cafés and restos such Stoic, I Love You store, Halo Café and Mogwai. Occasionally, select shops hold mini-concerts and events so for those who won’t do without music and hip happenings, there’s no need to worry.
U.P. Diliman Foodtrip
After a week’s worth of jogging around the oval, treat yourself to sumptuous chows once in a while. Indulge in the food fanfare which consists of the famous and all-time favorite, Rodic’s Tapsilog (php65) and the usual streetfoods such as isaw, fishballs, squidballs, tokneneng and kikiam
Hop-on Hop-Off by Jeepney Tours
Despite being born and raised in Manila, visiting historical sites still counts as a refreshing experience, especially when you do it aboard a multi-hued, airconditioned jeepney called the Hop On Hop Off Intramuros cultural Heritage Tour by Jeepney Tours. Spots to visit are Rizal Park, Light and Sound Museum, Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Museum, and Manila Cathedral. Capping off the tour is a special dinner at Barbara’s Restaurant and a shopping galore at Mananzan Handicrafts.
Choo-choo aboard the Train
Love the feel of being aboard a zooming train? Then you better try PNR’s brand spankin’ new choochoo train! What’s not to love about this when despite its rusty and creaky past, it has managed to become one sleek ride? It is fully airconditioned, spacious, and the fare (from V. Mapa station to Bicutan) merely costs Php10! How’s that for travel thrift?
Travel Musts:
- Portable electric fan for those I-want-some-air moments.
- A jug of ice-cold water to keep you hydrated as you trudge under the smoldering sun along the metro’s rocky path. This is also great for those tipid trips as you won’t have to buy bottled drinks every so often. A quick 1 liter refill would cost around Php10.
- A pouch-full of coins since commuting to and from the city, requires jingling barya as drivers often do not carry with them large amounts of money for change.
- Hankies and towelletes for your sweat and spills. Also, hankies are great for emergencies and can be used as temporary wound dressing or as tourniquets.
- Sun glasses, shade, sunvisors—please, don’t leave the house without it. Apart from protecting your eyes and your face from the harsh rays, these also serve as accessories that would amp up your wardrobe anytime, anywhere.
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