Philippines Travel

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.

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.

It is more fun in the Philippines if you know how to avoid the tourist traps and safety hazards. While we of course cannot guarantee your personal safety anywhere in the world, this book will help you enjoy your time in the Philippines and help you not make the mistakes of most first time travelers in the country. This book deals with some important issues you should have in mind when traveling in the Philippines such as: - How to avoid being a victim of crime - How to deal with local hospitals and medical facilities. - Food and water precautions. - How to survive local transportation. - ...

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 ...

The Philippines Insider Manila Travel Guide is written by Peter Garant, a veteran traveler of the Philippines and he does a great job of simplifying your planning for your vacation through his guides. Know before you go - this guide will make your trip to Manila more enjoyable as you already know what to see and what to expect. The book contains lots of trip recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, day trip suggestions and tour suggestions. Manila is a huge and vibrant city, without the proper guidance you could easily find your self in a troublesome situation and not enjoy your ...

The Philippines Insider - Bohol Travel Guide was written by me about a place I love. I have lived in the Philippines for close to 15 years and Bohol is one of my most favorite places to visit. When friends ask where’s the one place they should go when visiting here I always answer with no hesitation, “BOHOL!” I wrote this guide after years of telling people where the best deals are and the best places to eat. In fact it was on a recent vacation in Bohol with a long time family friend after a week in Bohol traveling around and showing him the island like a native that he jokingly said,...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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:...

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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

A Social Navigation Guide for Dating Discover the ultimate roadmap for romance, relationships, and real connection in the heart of Southeast Asia. A Social Navigation Guide for Dating is more than just a dating manual—it's a cultural compass for foreign men seeking meaningful bonds with Filipinas. With insightful breakdowns of the six "Endgames," practical social etiquette, and emotionally intelligent strategies, this guide explores the real dynamics of dating in the Philippines. Whether you're seeking a long-term partner, curious friendship, or just a memorable adventure, this book helps...

In part two of The Volcano Trilogy, the American surfer takes his Filipina penpal from the Philippines to Bali, Indonesia, where their romance simmers between surf sessions and Pan-Pacific cultural observations. A novella of 34K words, non-fiction. (Book 1 of the trilogy is called 'Blue Volcano - Love and Surfing in the Philippines' and book 3 is 'White Volcano - Fifty Words for Love'. All three volumes are available on Kindle, or you can get the paperback which contains all three, entitled 'The Volcano Trilogy - A Philippines Surfing Odyssey')

"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 ...