How To Drive Like An Idiot In Bacolod: An Expat's Experiences of Driving in the Philippines and How to Survive
by Stephen BentleyPublish: Jul 17, 2017Advice & How ToBook Overview
Thinking of driving in the Philippines? Read this book first!It's both serious and funny all at the same time but it could save your life.'How to Drive Like an Idiot in Bacolod' is the story of the British expat author's "road culture shock" when faced with the hazards of driving in Bacolod, Philippines. Those hazards are vividly described in this book.
He draws on his vast experience as a police-trained driver to offer tips in defensive driving in the hope it will help in surviving the chaos on the roads of the Philippines.
This book also addresses the negative impact of the author's observations about the local road culture by highlighting the many "great things" about Bacolod, Negros Island, Philippines beaches and the better aspects of Filipino culture.
This book is aimed at expats, Filipinos and tourists alike.
Reviews:A five star rating for a few reasons, firstly I read the book in two sittings - a good barometer to how readable a book is. Secondly and I say this as someone living in Bacolod - I recognise everything the author says about the driving here. Thirdly - the humour leaps out of the page at you and the reader can feel how the frustrations of driving here are dealt with a resigned humour. Lots of info' about Bacolod and Negros island that will be of great value to anyone thinking of visiting here or even someone like me wanting to explore more of the area where I now live. The casual reader will also find it entertaining and I have no hesitation in recommending "How to drive like an idiot in Bacolod". - Verified Purchase
"Even though I live in the USA I found this book funny but true. seems like we share the same problems no matter where we live." - Amazon Customer
