epic journey he gets to see the Philippines archipelago in all its beauty, variety and many paradoxes,  a synopsis reads.

6 The actor (seen above at the  Magic Faraway Tree  screening in March) sent his  sincere apologies to everyone who has already put in a lot of work on the tour.  Getty Images

6 Palin's new book,  Michael Palin in the Philippines,  is available for pre-order.

 At one moment he's exploring the rubbish dump topped with houses that is Manila's Smokey Mountain; the next he is wandering along the idyllic sandy beaches of Cadlao Island,  it adds.

During his journey, Palin encounters some of the  warmest and friendliest people  ever.

 Michael Palin in the Philippines  is now available for pre-order.