A tour to the past: Bambike Ecotours Intramuros

A tour to the past: Bambike Ecotours Intramuros

May 16, 2017 | Kuya J Finds

Isn’t it ironic that travel is becoming a trend, and yet we know too little about our own land’s history?

Intramuros, the walled city of Manila, is a good place to learn about our historic past especially in this day and age where most of us are foreigners in our own home. It’s almost like a scene from the 1998 Jose Rizal film. If you’re planning to tour it, the best way to do it is with Bambike Ecotours.

Bambike Ecotours offers tours inside Intramuros with a jam-packed itinerary that covers all the tourist attractions inside the walled city. What’s more awesome is that you get to tour it on bamboo bikes. Cool!

The company also has a good cause. They make their bikes with Gawad Kalinga, and they share the goal of helping children in need. Bambikes are 100% Filipino and donning it is truly a patriotic-self awakening experience.

Hayyy. I wish this was around during my college days. If you have time, visit them in Plaza San Luiz Complex, Real St. corner General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila. You can also reach them at +63 (2) 525-8289 for inquiries.

We’re digging Books from underground

We’re digging Books from underground

May 16, 2017 | Kuya J Finds

Not everything from the underground is eerie and menacing. You can find rare gems if you’re digging in the right spot. Luckily for you, we followed the treasure map and we now know where that spot is.

It’s a bookshop called Books from underground and we’re digging it. Books from underground is an independent bookstore in Manila and at first look, it’s like that large bookshelf at home where all the family’s bookworms swarm.

The bookshop receives daily deliveries of pre-loved and brand new books and it’s slowly becoming noticed because of its rare titles and books older than your Lolo. They accept client requests, look for specific titles, and even offer to ship it to your doorstep! Generous.

A co-owner, AJ Laberinto, helps customers through the large shelves of books. He’s usually in his bonnet and glasses, and a half-worn sando giving his book recommendations to the curious minds of U-belt.


Stop by Books from underground, it’s worth it. For inquiries and book reservations, you can like and message their Facebook page “Books from underground”. You can also contact them thru phone at 0927 964 1404.