Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MOUNT PINATUBO
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The lower slopes of Mount Pinatubo
feature canyons formed after the
massive 1991 eruption, while the crater
is filled by sulphuric mountain lake.
UNDERGROUND RIVER
Page 380
One of the longest subterranean rivers
in the world, with eerie stalactites, vast
caverns and hidden chambers.
RICE TERRACES
Page 179
The mind-boggling rice terraces around
Banaue stand as one of Asia's greatest
sights, and offer superb trekking.
TARSIERS
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Admire these tiny primates with the
enormous, sorrowful eyes at their
protected sanctuary in Bohol.
SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH
Page 62
This elegantly weathered Spanish pile in
the heart of old Manila is the archipelago's
oldest stone church and the resting place
of Miguel López de Legazpi.
HALO
HALO
Page 31
Nothing beats a tall glass of this icy
Filipino treat on a hot day, a concoction
of syrups, beans, fruits and ice cream.
EL NIDO
Page 385
The strikingly beautiful limestone
islands around El Nido in Palawan offer
exceptional exploring and adventure.
