If you think that the pedestrian overpass that spans a good portion of Legaspi Village is just…read morethat, an overpass, you would be wrong. While technically it is just an overpass, the buildings that it passes through have all put up various businesses to entice those who are walking by to shop. They're not all food, either. There are coffee shops, gift shops and convenience stores. There's a bread shop, too. Oh, and there are a number of ATMs spread throughout in case the pedestrian sees something he or she likes in any of the stores but is short on funds. At one end of the walkway is the Ayala museum and Greenbelt, then a connecting bridge to Landmark. I enjoy walking through this overpass at a leisurely pace even as most everyone else seems to be in a mad rush to go to wherever it is that they are heading for. I recently went to one of those everything for one price stores and bought a bottle of men's cologne, which I use as an air freshener for my bedroom.

Up, down, up, down, up, down; that's basically the gist of what you can expect when you're walking…read morealong Ayala avenue. So, if you find the underpasses as being more of an inconvenience for you, most especially when you're about to be late, then perhaps the more straightforward walkway is more your speed - since it actually allows you to go faster. So what is it? The walkway is technically an elevated sidewalk that runs parallel Ayala avenue. How to access it? Easy! Just forget Ayala avenue and go it's inner streets (the one that's linear with Greenbelt), it'll be easy to spot from there. Another good thing about the walkway is that you'll also see here some nice pitstops like perhaps the only dunkin donuts establishment in the entirety of Ayala Ave, or the rather heartstopping Bagsik.

Moved from Bangkok to Manila. While the delivery team in the Philippines was good, my overall…read moreexperience was disappointing due to how the packing was handled in Thailand. Despite personally measuring my shipment at 2.7 m³, I was billed for over 4 m³. Items were excessively packed - small items, not fragile were wrapped in huge paper balls in order to add boxes - clearly inflating the total volume, and even just partly filling the boxes with paper for no reason, with nothing fragile inside. This appears to be a systematic practice of overcharging, and it severely affects customer trust. In addition an expensive chair arrived broken

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Glad they built this place with more of an upper middle-class vibe. It feels very secure and super…read moreclean. When you glance outside, you do see a bit of a less fortunate area nearby-it's a reminder of the stark contrast, which is a bit sad. I think those who developed this mini city could do more to support the communities around them, but it's a safe and vibrant spot. Pet-friendly, everything within walking distance, and if you're visiting Manila, BGC is definitely worth staying in. For a quieter vibe, consider staying closer to Manila Bay, but be prepared to grab a ride since not much is walkable unless you're near the mall. Still, BGC really has a lot to offer and is a great base for exploring. No service requested but the Value at some of the hotels or airbnb are affordable!

The urban planners did a really nice job developing this area. It's a welcoming, clean, and modern…read moreenvironment. It's a pedestrian friendly area and thoughtfully designed. It's sensory overload and it would be wise to spend at least 2-3 days exploring this area to absorb everything that's going on. If you're looking for restaurants, art, retail and culture you'll find it here. It's a spacious open space for the community to connect with one another. While walking around I noticed families, friends, co-workers, and international travelers gathering and spending time in this area. It's a lively place to see and be seen. We took a rideshare to Market Market then walked over to Bonifacio High Street. We arrived late afternoon so it was still light out. I saw the Bonifacio High Street marker on 11th Ave and took note of the logo and artistic structure. It reminded me of rice terraces. Then after walking some ways I noticed the elevation started to change slightly, going down steps and ramps. It's nice they considered ramps for people with mobility restrictions. I saw people exercising/jogging. In this heat? Yup. It was shocking to me but I guess they're used to it. I come from a city with mild temps. If it goes above 85 degrees for 3+ consecutive days we freak out and call it a heatwave. Side story: When we took the bus up to Baguio, a lady from Colorado sat next to me. She said she stayed at the Grand Hyatt Manila a couple blocks from High Street. She said she really liked staying there. She convinced me that I need to stay at that hotel in BGC the next time I visit. We dined at Vikings, The Alley, BGC and one of my fam members had a Philippine phone number to make a reservation online since they didn't accept international phone numbers. The food was okay. Medley Buffet at Okada was better. I was shocked when we got the bill though. It was so cheap/affordable. The US dollar goes really far in the Philippines. It's no surprise my retired family members live that snowbird life. Must be nice! ;p By the time we left the restaurant it was dark out. We walked outside and there were a lot more people out. I guess once people clock out of work, everyone just hangs out here. We needed to get back to our hotel located outside of BGC and it was hard finding a rideshare pick up spot. We ended up near the 3D LED screen on 5th Ave. Rideshare kept denying our request, which was the only time it happened on our whole trip. It was pretty frustrating but I can only assume it was because it was so crowded and everyone was trying to hail a car. Eventually we connected with a driver but it took 3 tries. I guess the lesson to take from this is to find the nearest hotel and get picked up there, otherwise you might run into the same problem as we did. Or better yet, just book a hotel in BGC and enjoy the sights and sounds of this desirable neighborhood.