homeabouttoursbus & ferry ticketscheap flightsadvertisecontacttoggle website search menu close welcome to escape manila travel blog!escape manila is one of the top travel blogs based in the philippines that features travel guides, tips, and budget itineraries. originally created to document glen’s personal adventures and misadventures, the blog has evolved into a valuable resource for fellow travelers looking to plan their own trips. whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a first-time traveler, escape manila travel blog can provide you with the information you need to make the most of your journey.the travel blog features a wide range of destinations and activities, both within the philippines and abroad.in addition to travel guides and itineraries, escape manila travel blog also provides practical tips on budgeting, transportation, and accommodation. these tips can help you save money and make the most out of your travel experience. how it all startedin 2009, i was planning to travel across southeast asia on a backpacking trip. at the time, i wasn’t yet familiar with the term “backpacking”; all i knew was that i wanted to explore the region.although i was a novice traveler, i was determined to visit new places. i traveled solo, and the experience taught me many valuable life lessons. that trip was definitely one for the books.like us on facebook the blogat the time of my first solo trip, i was already blogging about a different topic. after the trip, however, i realized it would be nice to document my travels so that i could read about them in the future. unfortunately, i was too lazy to do so and i also accepted a new work opportunity abroad, which put my blogging plans on hold.in 2011, i traveled again, this time to the philippines. i packed my bags and decided to go backpacking up north, even though i wasn’t fully prepared.after this trip, i finally bought a new domain and escape manila travel blog was born.why escape manila?i was living in manila when i purchased the domain. i thought it would be nice to have a domain name that many people could relate to. after all, who doesn’t want to escape the busy and chaotic life in manila? we all deserve a vacation, a break, an escape to refresh our minds and souls, right?if you have any questions, feel free to contact me through the contact page. you can also tag me on social media @escapemanila on both twitter and instagram.my top favorite provinces in the philippines my top favorite places in the world this website uses cookies to improve your experience. accept privacy & cookies policy close privacy overviewthis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. we also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. these cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. you also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. but opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. necessary necessary always enabled necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. this category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. these cookies do not store any personal information. non-necessary non-necessary any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. it is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. save & accept error: content is protected !!