Enchanting Philippines gives a pictorial overview ofthis intriguing and exciting archipelago, with its over 7,000 islands set inthe sparkling Pacific Ocean.
The intense, dark brooding green of the tropicalvegetation, the blinding white coral sands of the beaches and the aquamarineblue of the surrounding tropical seas make for a fizzing cocktail of colour. Add the heat and humidity, suffused with the smells of cooking and tropicalfruit hanging in the air; the colourful chaos of the towns and cities, and thebrilliant smile that seems ready to erupt from any face at any opportunity, andyou are getting closer to the distinct Filipino essence...From the island and beach life of the Visayas to Mindanaoin the south, and from the wild frontiers of Mindoro and Palawan to thebustling metropolis of downtown Manila, this fully updated second edition is acaptivating portrait of this beautiful Southeast Asian island nation.
About the Author
Nigel Hicks Based these days in south-west England, Nigel spent many years living in East Asia, and he continues to work regularly in the region, most especially in the Philippines. Working as a freelance writer and photographer, his work has appeared in a range of magazines and publications around the world. He has written a number of books about the Philippines, including Wild Philippines, Blue Skies Travel Guide to the Philippines, Exploring the Philippines and Enchanting Philippines, to name just a few. He holds a Fellowship with the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), the highest qualification from what is one of the UK's leading professional photography bodies.