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Gotta See These Manila Spots

I came across this article from the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It describes the city's eight best kept secrets.

1. Best Secret Garden - Arroceros Forest Park
2. Best Secret View of Old Manila - The Baluarte de San Diego
3. Best Secret Shopping District - Rizal Avenue
4. Best Secret Art Deco Rendezvous - Orchid Garden Suites
5. Best Secret Bar - Oar House
6. Best Secret Little Restaurant - Ambos Mundos
7. Best Secret Snack - The Diamond Hotel Ensaymada
8. Best Little Museum - The Gamaba Museum

Not sure if the Arroceros Forest Park is the same as the Mehan Gardens that I catch a glimpse of on my way to chaotic Quiapo. And it would be nice if i could get a local item from the the best little museum. Now if only i could fit this in my already packed 2-week vacation in December...