Traveler's Companion Philippines, 2nd (Traveler's Companion Series)

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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)



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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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