Publisher's Synopsis
I Love the Philippines! A Comprehensive Pocket Travel Guide for First Time Travelers
A Local's Guide to the 20 Best Destinations- What to See, Do, Stay and Eat on Your Grand Adventure!
Have you ever wanted to take a vacation to unplug from technology?
Do you enjoy rafting, surfing, or caving adventures?
What about lounging on a breezy, sunny, white sand beach while sipping a cool beverage?
What if I told you that you could have all of these amazing trips in one exotic and interesting destination?
The rich archipelago of the Philippines is composed of more than 7,000 islands. It beckons to you with its lush tropical forests and exotic comfort food. The sunsets are marvelous, and the beaches are divine.
There's something about the way sunlight falls in the right amount of patches on the filtered forest floor.
Imagine how delicately the soft breeze blows through the crisp morning air amid the backdrop of majestic lagoons.
Swim through clear waters near the shore.
Look out over infinity pools into the breathtaking sunset.
Stroll through a marketplace on a lazy day out.
Enjoy a candlelit dinner by the beach under the stars.
With that introduction, let me share with you these insider tips and tricks about traveling to the archipelago, written by a true native-born local.
I outline the top tourist destinations and hidden gems not everyone might know about. Take it from someone who's experienced the best of both worlds!
Visitors can marvel at Albay's perfectly coned Mount Mayon. Still, as terrifying as the awe-inspiring volcano is, it has a special place in the hearts of hopeless romantics. There's truly nothing more interesting than local folklore!
Mount Mayon is steeped in local folklore and cultural beliefs. The most famous of which is the story of two star-crossed lovers in the olden times. Perhaps it's this tragic ending to the tale of two star-crossed lovers that allures visitors to flock to the jewel of Albay year after year.
In this pocket travel guidebook, I will give you the vital information you'll need to be a savvy tourist.
I show you how to get to more than 20 interesting destinations- from the simple trips near Manila to more exotic locales like Boracay, El Nido and Batad.
I tell you exactly where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in each locale.
This book is full of tips, tricks, and practical travel advice from a real native-born resident for your stay in the Philippines.
I wrote this book in an easy to follow conversational style. It feels as if you're having lunch with a Filipino friend who is telling you all about what you can expect during your upcoming trip.
In this Guide, I impart to you some valuable advice about:
- Weather
- Hospitality
- Food
- Transportation
- Technology
- Visas
- Currency
- Language
- Traveler Safety
Some of the locales that I describe to you in detail include:
- Tagaytay
- Baguio
- Bataan
- Banaue/Batad
- Vigan, Ilocos
- Sagada
- Baler, Aurora
- Albay, Bicol
- Cebu
- Bohol
- Boracay
- El Nido
- Coron
- Siargao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Davao
- Samal
I hope this book piques your interest in this diverse and exotic country. I hope reading this guidebook will make you want to hop on that plane and experience this great land for yourself.
