The Rough Guide to the Philippines (Rough Guides, Fully Updated 5th Edition)

Sparkling turquoise waters and dazzling beaches are what the Philippines is known for. But there's more to this delightful archipelago than meets the eye - from whitewashed Spanish churches and smoking volcanoes to gleaming jeepneys and cute, bug-eyed tarsiers, this is Asia but not as you know it. This fully updated Rough guide will ease your explorations with colour-coded maps, detailed transport advice and insider reviews, whether you're island hopping off Cebu or partying in Manila.