Journey through the Philippines : an unforgettable journey from Manila to Mindanao / Kiki Deere.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Deere, Kiki, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philippines--Description and travel--Pictorial works.

Philippines.

Travel.

Genre:

Pictorial works.

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

112 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 31 cm

Place of Publication:

Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

Journey Through the Philippines is the ultimate Philippines travel pictorial for exploring Asia's second largest archipelago, home to some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes. Often overlooked by travellers in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is one of the region's most exciting destinations. Through more than 250 stunning photographs, readers are taken across the breadth of the archipelago, from the chocolate hills of Bohol to the country's northernmost province of Batanes. The geographical diversity of the country is astounding the islands are home to spectacular white-sand beaches, bubbling volcanoes, 2000-year-old rice terraces and some of the best surfing and diving in the world. This Philippines travel pictorial captures the islands' stunningly varied natural landscapes, and provides an insight into the lives of the Filipino people, their centuries-old traditions, exuberant religious fiestas and warm hospitality. -- from the cover

Contents:

Part one: introducing the Philippines

Introduction

Meet the Filipinos

Filipino food

Artisans and artists

Feasts and fiestas

Wonders of nature

Part two: exploring the Philippines

Manila

Outside Manila

Northern Luzon

Southeastern Luzon

Mindoro Island

Bourcay and the Western Visayas

Ceba and the Eastern Visayas

Mindanao

Palawan.

ISBN:

9780804846899

0804846898

OCLC:

989501522