Philippines

In this episode of Lonely Planet, traveler Shilpa Mehta visits some of the Philippines' 7000 islands. She begins her journey in the town of Baguio on the island of Luzon, where she visits the giant statue of Marcos and finds out what life was like in the Philippines during his rule. From here, Shilpa takes the bus and journeys south to Sagada through the beautiful Filipono countryside, where she visits the famous Hanging Coffins and the amazing rice terraces, often considered to the the eighth Wonder of the World. Next stop San Fernando, where every year on Good Friday incredible real-life crucifixions take place as a form of penance. Shilpa also travels to Manila, Boracay, Negros, Davao and visits the Sea Gypsies and the amazing Tiboli people that live on Lake Sebu.