Nigel Hicks

Exploring the Philippines presents an ideal itinerary through 30 locations across the country, running roughly north to south. All of the country’s most famous locations are included, not only Manila and Cebu City of course, but also the island resort of Boracay, the famous rice terraces of Banaue and Baguio, the mountain capital. Other locations covered include the beaches of Pagudpud, Baler and Siquijor, the mountain retreat of Sagada, and the volcanoes of southern Bicol. What they all have in common is that they represent the most exciting sights that the Philippines has to offer, places that are all really worth visiting.

The sheer size of the Philippines (it has over 7,000 islands) and its amazing diversity, with environments that range from stunning submarine coral reefs to rugged and overly-active volcanoes, with beaches, lakes, rivers and forests in between, plus lively modern cities with heritage Spanish buildings, make Exploring the Philippines the ideal travel companion

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, 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.