The Rough Guide to The Philippines, First Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 405864
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 640
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 1
ISBN: 1858289653
Dewey Decimal Number: 915.990448
UPC: 781858022955
EAN: 9781858289656
ASIN: 1858289653
Publication Date: October 18, 2004
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Synopsis The Rough Guide to The Philppines is the ultimate guide to this stunning archipelago. A 24-page full-colour section introduces the country and its highlights, from the remote sun-kissed islands off the East coast to the lagoons of Palawan and the tribal villages of the Cordilleras. Each region of the country is covered in-depth, with the pick of the sights and activities listed at the start of the chapter. There are detailed and opinionated listings providing essential information on where to stay, eat, drink, dance, dive, surf, trek, kayak and sail. Finally, an informative and accessible background is given to Philippino history, culture, society, music, politics and environment.
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 broad coverage but not too in depth November 3, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
good for a first trip, but if you plan to explore one area in depth this wont help much. Many areas are not even covered. But it is quick and easy to use.
 The islands are great...this book is not. May 24, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The author must have been sucking lemons while he wrote this book. His attitude toward the Philippines and the things in it is quite poor, and he makes serious mistakes.
Errors in fares & costs are understandable due to the age of the book, but dangerous to the traveler who relies upon them. He appears to confuse sites within Manila (specifically, the Divisoria Marketplace with the Quiapo marketplace). He is quick to tell you where you can get a burger and fries in each town, but seems uninterested in Philippine cuisine, which can be truly delicious.
The author advises shopping for toy Jeepneys, sarongs and "rice gods" as the only good souveniers of the Phils. The only place I found these was in commercial souvenier stores in Manila, or in the airport. I find that many localities have characteristic woven goods (coconut fiber in the Bicol region, for example) that are practical and easy to travel with; freshwater pearls are also easy to find.
The author's attitude toward most country towns seems to be that there is "nothing to detain you" there. Indeed, if you make the slightest effort to get to know the people and the regional specialties, you may prove him quite wrong. There may not be a shopping mall or a first-run movie theater, but then, is that what you really went there for?
In sum, the Philippines is a wonderful place (I just returned froma 2-week trip). Go and have a great time, but avoid this book.
 Great book! May 2, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
This has given me so many ideas and insights into the Philippines. THANKS!
Never been? April 27, 2007
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am planning my first trip to the Philippines this September. Actually this will be my first trip out of the US and i am looking for a good guide to help me gather information. I must say i will buy more than one guide but this one is very good. Loaded with more information that i thought i would ever need. This book is an excellent jumping off point if you know nothing about the Philippines. A good buy, but i would recommend getting more than just one guide.
GREAT PURCHASE March 13, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Hi we have just returned from the philippines. We used the guide to determine which areas to visit, the descriptions and ambience of the places mentioned in the book fit extreemly well with the places we visited. Would def. Reccommend.
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