The Philippines Handbook Author:Peter Harper Philippines Handbook presents nearly five centuries of written history and lore about a people often called "Malay, Madrid, and Madison Avenue." This guide also provides the widest and most accurate range of travel information on the sun-splashed islands, from fabled dive sites in the Visayan Islands to the sparkling, untouched beaches of... more » northern Palawan. Carl Parkes also reveals personal tips on restaurants, nightlife, and reliable places to stay.« less