One of the great things about it is that you can get
a flight all the way to Manila plus an all-nighter when you get there for the same price as a short time hole in Australia.
AUS used to be great for nearly everything. Now it's expensive. Accomm, p4p, crossing the street.
Aus = still good for beaches, especially if you get out of the city, great for civvies. And more culture than you'd expect.
Manila = sfa culture, sfa beaches, but plenty of p4p on tap.