Virgin Vacations recently released the top 11 undergrounds in the world and although Manila is not in the list, here’s my take on it. I’ve been on the Metros in Hong Kong (ranked 10), Beijing (ranked 9), Singapore, Bangkok, Berlin, Paris (ranked 2), Rome and Kuala Lumpur. so here’s my rating according to the one’s I’ve been on. I’ll even share something about each metro?

6. Rome - The oldest metro I’ve been to. The tickets machines are available in English and can be used on both buses and on the two lines that cross the city. The trains also drop you off most of the historic sites although I have to say the metro is a little old and needs a bit of sprucing up? Don’t get stuck in Rome on a Holiday, you won’t get much of anywhere on the bus or the train.
Overall: 2/5

5. Manila - The MRT Lines 1 and 3 and the LRT is one of the most secure light railway in the world. Of all the undergrounds systems I’ve used, only Manila requires a security check before you get in the station. No balloons are allowed, no canned goods, bottles (so no groceries allowed on board), gifts must be opened and so on, where else do you get this much security?
Overall: 3/5
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