The Rough Guide to The Philippines

by David Dalton

The Rough Guide to The Philippines is the ultimate companion for exploring this stunning Southeast Asian archipelago. From the sun-kissed islands of the Visaya to the lagoons of Palawan and the tribal villages of the northern Cordilleras, the full- colour section introduces the best the Phillippines has to offer. This revised 2nd edition includes detailed and opinionated listings and essential information on where to stay, eat, drink, dance, surf, trek, kayak and sail plus a brand-new diving section packed with practical advice on world-class dive sites and operators. You’ll find improved in-depth coverage of major destinations such as Boracay and emerging destinations such as Palawan. The guide features informative background on Filipino history, culture, society, music and politics, and comes complete with new maps and plans for every area. The Rough Guide to The Philippines is like having a local friend plan your trip.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

544 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Majavrisidivu]

být redaktorkou znamená, že se dostanu k random knihám, které bych si normálně asi nepřečetla. Teď mám v hlavě milion random informací o Filipínách lol

[Magda]

[Manila:] has been razed by an earthquake, bombed, occupied, bombed again and rebuilt.

Only Warsaw suffered more damage [than Manila:] during World War II.

Historians, at least, have managed to form a general agreemtn on the five decisive events that shaped – and continue to shape – the nation: the beginning of rice cultivation in the southern Cordillera, which led to the construction of the Banaue rice terraces; the Islamization of Sulu and western Mindanao; the arrival of Magellan; the arrival of the founder of Manila, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi; and the Christianization of Luzon.

[rachel thomas]

to my knowledge, the book had errors in boracay hotel pricing at 2 hotels, but it was published 2 years prior and probably written at least a year before publication, making the info 3 years old (?). also, i can't say i did a comprehensive survey of hotel prices on the island. i found the book to be informative and well written, especially in terms of historical and political background. it touches on quite a variety of issues informing filipino culture today. in general i find rough guides better than most travel books, to be rivaled, perhaps, only by lonely planet.

[Edy]

The Boracay hotel prices listed in the book were completely off.

[pjr8888]

constant reference...

[Rick]

the details of destinations leave out any personal detail that would have been gathered by actually visiting the area. it is merely a book of listings.

[Lee]

Despite the 2014 date many sections were out of date.

[Bryan Thomas Schmidt]

Top notch as usual. This book and lonely planet should be all you ever need to enjoy the Philippines on a budget

[Sheena Pimentel]

I particularly liked the fact that they included Kapas island. My favorite island in Malaysia.

[Jen]

This was one of the worst travel guides I've ever read. It's full of awkward statements and unsavory viewpoints of great destinations and peoples.

[Lara]

Just with this guide it would have been difficult but together with another one and the internet it was alright. Some nice recommendations in here.