Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Dapitan Arcade became a huge part of my film and TV production days as well as my visual merchandising stint. It served as my ever-reliable wingman and best friend when I needed to source props, set decorations, and window display elements with a limit…
Category: Metro Manila
IKEA PHILIPPINES SHOPPING GUIDE + How to Reserve, What to Expect
Written by Yoshke Dimen @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
When it comes to stylish but budget-friendly furniture, no other name has greater recall than IKEA. This Sweden-rooted multinational juggernaut has more than 450 stores in 60 countries. Many of my friends don’t pass up an opportunity to shop if t…
INTRAMUROS: New Normal Guidelines, Entrance Fees, Operating Hours
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Intramuros is reopening three sites starting February 17, 2021! The Intramuros Administration announced through their Facebook page that Fort Santiago, Casa Manila Museum, and Baluarte de San Diego will open their doors to guests again. San Agustin Chu…
SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH, MANILA: Travel Guide + New Normal Updates
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
San Agustin Chuch. The Oldest Stone Church in the Philippines. Inside Intramuros, the historic walled city in Manila, there are important sites that serve as reminders of our nation’s history. The San Agustin Church is one of them. The church, al…
FORT SANTIAGO, MANILA: Travel Guide + New Normal Guidelines
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Finally, after so many months of being closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Santiago has been reopened on February 17, 2021. Fort Santiago is one of the most common destinations for educational tours or field trips. I have scoure…