From the Back Cover
Few countries possess such an intriguing blend of cultures as that found across the Philippines. Centuries of successive colonists and conquerors, missionaries and merchants have resulted in a people as varied as the 7,100 islands that make up their country. The Traveler's Philippines Companion guides you through this land of overwhelming diversity. Find and enjoy perfect secluded beaches; seek out gems of baroque colonial architecture; watch artisans create works using techniques unchanged for centuries; explore dazzling coral reef gardens, dense jungles, subterranean rivers, exotic flora and fauna, or simply allow yourself to be lured from one island to the next. (5 1/2 x 8 3/4, 272 pages, color photos, maps)
Traveler's Companion Philippines FROM THE PUBLISHER
Few countries possess such an intriguing blend of cultures as that found across the Philippines. Centuries of successive colonists and conquerors, missionaries and merchants have resulted in a people as varied as the 7,100 islands that make up their country. The Traveler's Philippines Companion guides you through this land of overwhelming diversity. Find and enjoy perfect secluded beaches; seek out gems of baroque colonial architecture; watch artisans create works using techniques unchanged for centuries; explore dazzling coral reef gardens, dense jungles, subterranean rivers, exotic flora and fauna, or simply allow yourself to be lured from one island to the next.
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