Sheez, Manila is supposed to be Asia's "friendliest city" and when we say friendly, it means gay. And what could be gay-er than a visit to a gay bar!! :P I've brought a few foreign friends here and the most memorable part of their visit is not the hanging out in Makati's ritzy malls nor the sumptuous buffets in Manila's Chinese restos. No.... not even the calesa rides in Intramuros or roaming the length of Baywalk and Luneta. The highlight always is the trip to the gay bar where (aherrmm) pretty, sexy and independent women like us ogle at well-endowed men in their ... Continue Reading...

Kalesa I took this picture of a kalesa while on my Binondo trip last weekend. It seemed like such a novelty beside the gleaming Toyota sedans and Pajeros that were parked in Chinatown. Considering that these horse-driven carriages were introduced by our Spanish conquerors in the 18th century, it's hard to imagine that these means of transport are now over 200 years old! ... Continue Reading...

bubbleboy Originally uploaded by annalyn. Manila unnerves me with its pack of beggars, criminals and swindlers (especially the one who victimized me last December)but I guess the things I love about this city outnumber the bad. I love Manila because it has s-o-u-l and it will always stand for the dreams and ambitions of its inhabitants who hope to make it to the big league, despite the seeming contradictions. Besides, I live and work in Manila so I have no choice but to love it back. I've made this list to convince myself of its virtues. Your contributions ... Continue Reading...