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The Rough Guide to the Philippines is the ultimate companion for exploring this stunning Southeast Asian archipelago. Discover the Philippines' highlights in full-colour with information on everything from the sun-kissed islands of the Visayas to the lagoons of Palawan and the tribal villages of the northern Cordilleras. This guide includes detailed listings and essential information on where to stay - regardless of budget - where to eat the best Filipino food, where to see the most exuberant festivals and the best places to drink, dance, surf, trek, kayak and sail. You'll find updated in-depth coverage of major destinations and new details on emerging destinations in Mindanao. The Rough Guide to the Philippines offers an informative background on Filipino history, culture, society, music and politics, and comes with new maps and plans for every area, to make sure you don't miss the unmissable.
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to the Philippines.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Best guidebook ever!
12 Feb 2012
Format:Paperback
I usually use the Lonely Planet and Frommer's guidebooks. This is the first time I tried the Rough Guide and was impressed by its user-friendliness and thoroughly researched content. The book had just the right balance of historical background, cultural awareness and practical tips. Well done to the authors' who did an outstanding job in making my trip to the Philippines truly enjoyable!!! I will definitely consult the Rough Guide for my future travels.
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Imformative and great price
30 Dec 2011
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This was my first time using 'Rough Guide'. Normally, I use 'Lonely Planet'. I found this version to be informative, easy to follow and very affordable. Very Satisfied with my purchase :)!
3 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Offensive and outdated
8 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
Seriously, they use the term MAIL ORDER BRIDES IN YOUR 2011 EDITION OF The Rough Guide to the Philippines. Pages 5 & 45 mention this term, it is an obsolete term and an offensive one, which the authors may know if they actually did their research. Let's get this right, anyone who meets online is a mail-order bride? So e harmony, cupid.com, all of those websites which can just as easily be international are mail-order bride companies.
I quote "the Philippines is often misunderstood by travellers and its Asian neighbours, casually dismissed as a supplier of maids, tribute bands, mail-order brides and corrupt politicians. Ok, seem to say "but we don't agree". However, on page 45 there's a paragraph on prostitution they describe the phenomenon of older western men accompanied by young, attractive filipina women, then say "don't assume all of these are prostitutes; the situation is confused further by the legal and equally popular phenomenon of MAIL ORDER BRIDES (most now arranged by dating sites)- plenty of the men you'll see have been matched by their Filipino "girlfriend" & intend to marry them, however dubious that may seem.
What an elitist, patronizing comment!! Who do they think their audience is? The vast majority of men meet these women on their own using a website as many do (ever hear of e-harmony?) and it should not be stigmatized, esp. by a guidebook they expect people to buy while visiting there.
I have to discredit their guides in the future due to such clueless idiocy.
I quote "the Philippines is often misunderstood by travellers and its Asian neighbours, casually dismissed as a supplier of maids, tribute bands, mail-order brides and corrupt politicians. Ok, seem to say "but we don't agree". However, on page 45 there's a paragraph on prostitution they describe the phenomenon of older western men accompanied by young, attractive filipina women, then say "don't assume all of these are prostitutes; the situation is confused further by the legal and equally popular phenomenon of MAIL ORDER BRIDES (most now arranged by dating sites)- plenty of the men you'll see have been matched by their Filipino "girlfriend" & intend to marry them, however dubious that may seem.
What an elitist, patronizing comment!! Who do they think their audience is? The vast majority of men meet these women on their own using a website as many do (ever hear of e-harmony?) and it should not be stigmatized, esp. by a guidebook they expect people to buy while visiting there.
I have to discredit their guides in the future due to such clueless idiocy.
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