Philippines Travel

Tagalog Down & Dirty is your guide to the Tagalog you won't learn in the other books. Sex, drugs, alcohol, insults, obscenities, dirty talk, curse words, slurs about your mind, body, and sexual equipment, the supernatural, gambling, and “gay language” - which gay men use to hide their meaning from the general population. Best of all, words for lovers and would-be lovers.

A History of the Philippines is a short, dense and temporally expansive book. It starts with the Evolution of the Land 100 million years ago. The writing is predominantly dry, dispassionate and academic. It's full of details, and often presumes an existing familiarity with Philippine history and culture, introducing terms with no definition provided.

The Beautiful thing about life, you never know where your life's journey will take you. You awake one morning, and soon discover the page has flipped and all of a sudden you find yourself in a position where fresh new exciting things suddenly await you. The key to making it all happen though lies completely in your control. It means to have this exciting part of your life come alive, but only after you are willing to take the risk, face the fear of the unknown, and last but not least, take the plunge, stepping out of your comfort zone, and doing something bold and brave you never seen ...

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.

Filipinos have very interesting creatures that lurk within their myths and legends. This great collection will dive into famous as well as lesser known tales. Enjoy!

Discover the fascinating Philippines in this captivating audiobook on its history, from the origins of the archipelago’s first peoples until modern times. The Philippines is possibly the most intriguing nation of maritime Southeast Asia. The archipelago has almost 8,000 islands that form the apex of the Coral Triangle of the Asian Pacific, as well as abundant marine life that constitutes almost half of this magnificent area’s oceanic megadiversity.

Greater Than a Tourist: Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines by Cydric Macapagal offers the inside scoop on Cebu. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Travel like a local.

Manila is a bowl of halo-halo: everything Filipino all mixed up across sixteen cities. It’s vibrant, overwhelming, overcrowded, and yes, a bit smelly. This is your guide to having a blast in the real Manila, far beyond where tourists usually tread. Rock out at an indie bar, walk the paths of Philippine revolutionaries, get a library card (seriously!), ride transit to beat the traffic, rub shoulders with hipsters, hunt down rare smoked balut, choose your dinner while it's still swimming, go 8-bit retro-gaming, and savor a rooftop sunset bay view with a $1 drink. Forget the guidebooks ...

The Heart of the Islands Second Chances and Finding Home in the Philippines When life offers you a blank page, sometimes the best stories begin far from home. At sixty-two — recently divorced and adrift — writer Andrés Wright lands in the Philippines with a weathered suitcase and a writer’s detachment. He’s come to document a foreign culture, but his carefully planned research is quickly upended by his guide, Sabel — a woman of quiet strength navigating her own web of secrets and a life built on careful compromise. She leads him beyond the tourist trail and into the country’s ...

The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep. Philippines–Culture Smart! gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Spanish-American War, then pay attention...Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The Spanish-American War and The Philippine-American War. The Spanish-American War really only lasted about 10 weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage.

The Philippine Princess is based on a true story......my story. Born and raised in a beatiful, rural part of the philippines where life was simple but hard. Constant dreams about travel and meeting new friends and to make a better life. This story shows you that dreams can come true although there may be great hardships to encounter and conquer along the way. A beautiful and intimate story of one woman's journey to find happiness and love.

From the humidity of Bangkok and Hanoi to the tropical beaches of Bali and Borneo, Jason Smart sees what this vibrant and colourful continent has to offer. Find out how he is startled by a giant lizard in Laos, and is wowed by the majesty of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. From the glitz of Macau to the horror of the Killing Fields, Jason tries to see as much of this amazing continent as possible. Along the way, he also chats with a sex tourist in Siem Reap, endures an embarrassing chafing-incident in Hong Kong and falls in love with a toilet seat in Tokyo. Have you ever wondered what a broth made ...

Have you ever wanted to live on a tropical island? In ‘Like Winning the Lottery’ I did just that. Enjoy my funny stories and adventures as I chase my dream to live on an exotic island paradise where I find a fantastic lifestyle, love, friendship and pure happiness. Before I did this I thought I was living life. Instead I was just living to pay bills. I wanted to escape the rat race. I was thinking of quitting my job and retiring early. I was tired of the cold weather and I wanted a life on sunny tropical beach. Then I discovered several secrets to island lifestyle that I never imagined:...

"Expat Guide: Philippines" is your comprehensive companion for navigating the exciting journey of becoming an expatriate in the Philippines. Packed with invaluable insights and practical advice, this guidebook is tailored to help individuals seamlessly transition into their new life in this captivating Southeast Asian nation. Discover the allure of the Philippines as you embark on an immersive exploration of its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. From the bustling streets of Manila to the serene shores of Boracay, this guide equips you with the knowledge and tools to ...

The electrifying sequel to THE OPENER! Don Rouse is young, rich, happily married and lives the life of a jet-setting expatriate in Southeast Asia. He also happens to be a master con artist, a manipulative swindler who controls a fictitious firm that convinces unsuspecting clients to place all their money into bogus investment opportunities. Aided by corrupt government officials, crooked cops, and unscrupulous bankers, Don lives a whimsical life of leisure and luxury with his alluring wife Jessica. When a mundane business meeting suddenly turns deadly, Don must use all of his cunning and ...

Come join the party! This book will give you the Virtual Reality Experience of what it is to travel, live, and party in Thailand, Cambodia,the Philippines, and all the other wonderful Southeast Asian countries. In a series of very short entertaining very funny, highly informative essays / stories you will experience all you need to know about traveling and living in Southeast Asia - who, where, how, how much,, which hotels beaches sights; and...where's the party! You name it, you got it! I f you want to relive your last trip or you are a "wanna be" who wants to get up to speed quickly ...

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES AND NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO, AND WHAT TO SEE, LOOK NO FURTHER, THE BAGUIO, BOLINAO PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE WILL SHOW YOU THE WAY. Baguio has no shortage of beautiful places to see, Bolinao is lined with several resorts, with white sand beaches and golden colored shores. This book takes you to · Pre-Trip Guide · Best Day Trips · Hidden Gems · Best Restaurants · Best Food · Best Activities to Explore All condensed in a small pocket size book, it skips all the fluffs, and gets right down to what Baguio and the outskirt of the city ...

Life, Love, and Legends of The Philippines is a book about my online romance that led to me traveling across the world to the Philippines to meet my Filipino sweetheart and family in IloIlo city, the city of love as it is called. A year later I returned to my sweetheart where I retired and not long after we were married right here in the city of love. we began photographing our travels around the nearby Islands, as well as giving traveler tips and advice with regards to immigration and Visa policy's. I also wanted to add some mystery to my book as well regarding legends and superstitions of...

Retired and residing here over the years in the Philippines I have taken many photographs of the beauty beaches, flowers, as well as the beautiful trees here on the Islands. I wanted to publish a collection of my photos I have taken here to share with my readers. I truly hope you will enjoy my book entitled: The Beauty of the Philippines Panay Island. Blessed be yours truly Garry E. Lewis