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 UKs leading professional photography bodies.