TRAVEL WATCH: AUGUST 2, 1999 VOL. 154 NO. 4

M A N I L A   C I T Y   G U I D E Web Crawling LOCAL VIBE (www.localvibe.com) CITY SLICKER: This recently launched website offers a lively, opinionated and affectionate overview of what's on in Manila. Visitor-friendly features include events listings for movies, sports, live music and family fun. Best of all is the chatty "More Articles" section, where Manilenos share their tips for where to eat, drink and hang out, from how to explore five museums in a day to places to go for cheap books, arty films and hidden restaurants. You can also sign up for e-mail updates on local happenings, read fiction by up-and-coming authors or peruse the online art and photo gallery. MANILA BY SUNSET (www.manilabysunset.com) AFTER HOURS: Not as slickly presented as "Local Vibe" but a good website to explore when planning your time in Manila. You'll find contact information (but no reviews) for hotels, bars, pubs, restaurants, dance clubs and cafés, along with listings of upcoming concerts, exhibitions and other cultural happenings. The "travel and tours" section offers an overview of sightseeing options near--but not in--the city. Introduction Environment When to Go History Facts at a Glance Events Activities Attractions Off the Beaten Track Getting There & Away Getting Around Recommended Reading View a Map

Back to the Manila City Guide Home Click here for more information from Lonely Planet Hot Tip It's little wonder that Malate is known as the Greenwich Village or Left Bank of Manila Short Cuts Escape Manila's mayhem with a sidetrip to Corregidor Detour The island of Mindoro, four hours south of Manila, is a welcome and pleasant contrast to the congestion and chaos of the Philippine capital Web Crawling Manilenos share their tips for where to eat, drink and hang out Links To Manila websites