The Philippines: A Visual Journey

A Visual Journey

Author: Elizabeth V. Reyes

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These islands are now an attractive blend of East and West-bestknown for the friendliness of their people and their natural sense ofmusic, dance and hospitality. Discover the "Pearl of the Orient" in thepages of this book

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This book brings you an unforgettable journey through the 7,100 islands of the Philippinesa nation renowned for the splendor of its beaches and the majesty of its terraced mountains. Eighty million Filipinos have been natured by a gentle tropical environment and a unique cultural history. Speaking over 100 distinct languages, Filipino have lived through 350 years of Spanish and later American rule.

These islands are now an attractive blend of East and West-best known for the friendliness of their people and their natural sense of music, dance and hospitality. Discover the "Pearl of the Orient" in the pages of this book

About the Author

Elizabeth V. Reyes is a Filipino arts and travel journalist who has written numerous travel articles and illustrated books covering the Southeast Asian region. Her books include Times Travel Library: Bali; Times Travel Library: Manila; Tagaytay: Town on the Ridge; The Philippines: Journey Through the Archipelago; Filipino Style; Islander; and Tropical Living: Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines.

Photographs by an internationally-renowned team of photographers including Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, Bien Bautista, Emil Davocol, Patrick Lucero and Sonny Yabao.

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This book brings you an unforgettable journey through the 7,100 islands of the Philippines-a nation renowned for the splendor of its beaches and the majesty of its terraced mountains. Eighty million Filipinos have been natured by a gentle tropical environment and a unique cultural history. Speaking over 100 distinct languages, Filipino have lived through 350 years of Spanish and later American rule. These islands are now an attractive blend of East and West--best known for the friendliness of their people and their natural sense of music, dance and hospitality. Discover the "Pearl of the Orient" in the pages of this book