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Explore the Philippines with the smartest and most insightful ebook on the market. Written with Rough Guides' trademark mix of honesty, wit and practical advice, this fully updated, stunningly illustrated travel guide brings you comprehensive coverage of all the country's unmissable experiences. Rough Guides authors have visited every corner of this vast archipelago, and whether you're diving in the turquoise waters off Palawan, exploring the iconic Chocolate hills on Bohol or climbing volcanic Mount Pinatubo, this new edition of The Rough Guide to the Philippines will show you the best places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and party along the way, with options to suit every budget. The guide includes colour-coded maps and easy-to-follow transport advice to help navigate your way from one spectacular island to the next.

Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to the Philippines.

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Southeast

Travel

Philippines

Asia

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Publié par	Apa Publications
Date de parution	05 octobre 2017
Nombre de lectures	4
EAN13	9780241329801
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	47 Mo

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INSIDE THIS BOOK START YOUR JOURNEY WITH ROUGH GUIDES
INTRODUCTION What to see, what not to miss, itineraries and more
BASICS Pre-departure tips and practical information
THE GUIDE Comprehensive, in-depth guide to the Philippines, with area highlights
and full-colour maps throughout
CONTEXTS History, religious beliefs and Filipino culture, plus recommended books
and a useful language section
We’ve ﬂ agged up our favourite places – a perfectly sited hotel, an atmospheric café, a TRUSTED TRAVEL GUIDES Since 1982, our books have helped over 35 million
special restaurant – throughout the Guide with the symbol travellers explore the world with accurate, honest and informed travel writing.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION 4
Where to go 6 Things not to miss 12
When to go 10 Itineraries 18
Author picks 11
BASICS 22
Getting there 23 Festivals 36
Getting around 24 Outdoor activities 38
Accommodation 28 Spectator sports 41
Food and drink 30 Culture and etiquette 43
Health 34 Shopping 45
The media 36 Travel essentials 47
THE GUIDE 54
1 Manila 54 6 Boracay and the Western Visayas 256
2 Around Manila 100 7 Cebu and the Eastern Visayas 310
3 Northern Luzon 126 8 Palawan 370
4 Southern Luzon 186 9 Mindanao 400
5 Mindoro 232
CONTEXTS 434
History 435 Books 455
Religious beliefs 447 Language 458
Filipino arts and culture 450 Glossary 465
SMALL PRINT & INDEX 466
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Even the politics in Asia’s frst democracy is rich in
FACT FILE showmanship and pizzazz. From Ferdinand Marcos to the
The population of the • “housewife President” Cory Aquino to current controversial
Philippines was estimated
President Duterte, the country’s leaders have never been
to be just over 102 million
short on charisma. But despite impressive economic gains in 2016; half reside on the
island of Luzon. in the last twenty years, all have conspicuously failed to rid
the country of its grinding poverty, visible everywhere you The Philippines ofcially •
comprises 7107 islands, go in shanty towns and rickety barangay, and brutally
though the actual fgure exposed by Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Ordinary people
varies depending on the
somehow remain stoical in the face of these problems, defnition of “island”; reef
tips and shoals number in infectiously optimistic and upbeat. Tis determination to
the tens of thousands. enjoy life is a national characteristic, encapsulated in the
The Philippines has the common Tagalog phrase bahala na – “what will be will be”.•
largest diaspora in the
world; 11–12 million
Filipinos live and work Where to gooverseas, mostly as nurses,
maids or on cruise ships.
Most fights to the Philippines arrive in Manila, the crazy,
The richest individual • chaotic capital which, despite frst impressions, is worth at
in the Philippines is
least a day or two of your time. Te city’s major historical thought to be mall
tycoon Henry Sy attraction is the old Spanish walled city of Intramuros,
(SM Group), with a while the best museums in the country can be found in
US$13.7 billion net worth
nearby Rizal Park and skyscraper-smothered Makati. Tere – in a country where the
average wage is less than are also some worthwhile day-trips from the city; top of
US$300/month. the list is the island of Corregidor in Manila Bay, which
Tanduay rum dates was fought over bitterly during World War II and, with •
back to 1854, and today its now-silent guns and ruins, is a poignant place to soak
remains the nation’s spirit
up the history of the confict.of choice. Made with sugar
cane milled in Negros, it’s Within easy striking distance of Manila – about two
frequently cheaper than hours south by road – a highlight of the province of
bottled water.
Batangas is the city of Tagaytay and its mesmerizing
Most Filipinos have at • views over Lake Taal, the picture-perfect crater lake with
least one uncle or aunt Taal Volcano in the middle. Around the small coastal
named Boy, Girlie or Baby.
town of Anilao you’ll fnd the best scuba diving near
Filipino and English are • Manila, while the adjacent agricultural province of
the ofcial languages
Laguna is known for its therapeutic hot springs and of the Philippines (Filipino
is just a standardized luscious buko (coconut) pies.
version of Tagalog), but To the north of Manila the theme parks, beaches and
there are at least 171
wreck-dives of Subic Bay make a temp