Mel is a city girl and if we don't move to the UK this year I want to move away from Manila to somewhere nice and unspoilt, like palm trees and sandy beaches, we were in Dubai for a year and Manila for 3 years and really we haven't really escaped from the city life for more than 2 weeks! The pollution can be too much for me and I worry about my daughter's health. I guess she doesn't want to move too far from Manila because of the big shopping malls and good healthcare, I have been trying to convince her to give it a go! I loved Subic, after our short break there I really dreaded the chaos in Manila. Has anyone driven to Bagiuo? If so what are the roads like? I want us to drive around up North and find somewhere pleasant, the Philippines is full of wonders and beauty however I am sorry to say Manila is not one of them due to the traffic and pollution!