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Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular CULTURE SHOCK! series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. CULTURE SHOCK! country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. CULTURE SH...

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The Philippines' extraordinary diversity and beauty in one comprehensive guidebook: kaleidoscopic local festivals, bustling cities, deserted islands, awe-inspiring rice terraces, erupting volcanoes, and great adventures under sea and in the hills.

• over 100 easy-to-read maps
• completely revised by a new team of authors
• culturally sensi...

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One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, local writers convey the insider's perspective on how to get the most out of your trip. The photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture and location. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This map is completely user-friendly. Designed for visitors, this map contains practical and informative information about the area. More than just a map, it includes detailed street plans of the major cities and large scale projections of popular tourist destinations. There is also information provided on hotels and national parks. 5' x 10' folded / 28' x 39' un...

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With more than 7,000 islands and countless coral reefs, the Philippines offers a plethora of diving opportunities. Whether it’s snorkeling alongside whale sharks, cruising with mantas or thresher sharks, exploring WWII wrecks or simply hanging out near the kaleidoscopic walls and reefs, this tropical paradise will fascinate divers of all skill levels and...

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Ingram
Geared toward the business traveler, this guide offers tips on political traditions, building business relationships, and the particular intricacies of setting up an office in the Philippines.

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Nothing is absolute, especially in the Philippines. It is a land of opposites, where religion, spirituality, superstition, and mystery are all present in equal doses. It is a place where Catholics consult tarot card readers and prostitutes keep shrines to the Virgin Mary. Burning Heart allows a rare glimpse into this world: the taste of cane liquor and salty ste...

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Ingram
From beachcombing to historical sightseeing to bargain-hunting, here is a complete resource for visiting the fascinating Philippines. Written with a wide range of budgets in mind, Philippines Guide helps readers find accommodations from plush seaside resorts to smaller inns and guest houses. 12 photos. 16 maps.

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About the Author
Founded in 1977 in Munich, Nelles Verlag publishes folded road and travel maps in color. Nelles uses special, easy-to-fold paper that allows thousands of refoldings without fraying. Nelles maps are highly readable, detailed relief maps with major roads and point-to-point distances clearly indicated. The maps include highly useful legends; city maps show tourist ...

Language Notes
Text: English, French, German, Spanish (translation)

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An extensive nation of islands in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, the Philippines is as diverse as it is beautiful. With over 100 full-color photographs of its people, festivals, and architecture, Exciting Philippines captures the visual splendor of this uniquely exotic country and reveals the humor and style of its people. In true Exciting Series style, ...

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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 enjo...

Manila Times
"Lerner seems to be equipped with extra-sensitive senses and an acute power of observation that makes for very entertaining and articulate writing...."

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About the Author
ITMB Publishing (International Travel Maps and Books) of Vancouver, Canada, has published detailed reference and travel maps of countries, regions, and cities around the world since 1985. The company's titles include many that are unique or the first of their kind, including the first commercially available travel map of South America.

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About the Author
Founded in 1977 in Munich, Nelles Verlag publishes folded road and travel maps in color. Nelles uses special, easy-to-fold paper that allows thousands of refoldings without fraying. Nelles maps are highly readable, detailed relief maps with major roads and point-to-point distances clearly indicated. The maps include highly useful legends; city maps show tourist ...

Amazon.com
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks ...