Monsoon Paperwork and the Pulse of Manila

Miguel navigates the Philippine bureaucracy, from ACR I-Card applications to bank accounts, and explores the city's wet-market economy and vibrant arts scene, all while the monsoon rains shape his new life in Manila. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Manila, Philippines. Places in this episode: Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, Binondo, Quiapo Church, Poblacion, Makati, Ongpin Street, EDSA. Covered: ACR I-Card, Bureau of Immigration, Binondo food, monsoon transit, Poblacion life, Colorfest event. Chapters:00:00 Poblacion01:39 Bureau of Immigration03:27 Binondo06:09 Makati07:08 Crowd cheer08:10 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ManilaLife #ExpatLife #PhilippinesTravel #ManilaMonsoon #ACRICard #PoblacionMakati #BinondoFoodCrawl #JeepneyRide #ManilaEats #BureauOfImmigration #BeepCard #EDSA #ManilaDay #Colorfest #ManilaRain #LivingInManila https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/