http://www.1stopphilippines.net everything you need to know about the Philippines Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:01:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Philippines is a country that is worth visiting for many reasons including the natural environment, shopping, historical attractions, beaches, wildlife, and the nightlife. However, the country is also notable for its food, to the point that a visit to the Philippines is not complete without sampling any of its ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/food-tripping-in-the-philippines/ The Philippines is one of the most popular travel destinations in Asia mostly due to its pristine beaches, interesting historic sites and cultural attractions. But just like any other trip to a foreign country, you have to be well prepared for travelling around the islands to make your holiday worthwhile. Climate The ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/philippines-traveller-basics/ Over the past weeks, the Philippines has gone through a terrible beating by two raging typhoons. The country encounters several typhoons all throughout the year but these two have produced some of the worst casualties that it has ever encountered. Ondoy On September 24, typhoon Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) made landfall at ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/the-filipino-after-the-storm/ ‘Diverse’ is probably the only word that describes the culture, geography, history and people of the Philippines. What appears to be an unfortunate passing on of powers from colonizer to colonizer gave the Philippines a unique mix of Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and American influences, and is probably also the reason ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/philippines-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cmore-then-the-usual%e2%80%9d-tourism-campaign/ Manila is the capital of the Philippines but it is not the only home to the best nightlife. In fact, going beyond Manila, you can experience more exciting and maybe even unconventional night-out adventures. Here is an overview of what to expect from some of the popular hotspots for a ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/nightlife-beyond-manila/ A collection of green island gems scattered between the vast Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea, the Philippines is bursting full of natural wonders that are waiting to be explored and discovered. Luzon, Palawan, and the numerous Visayan islands are all blessed with different natural attractions that include ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/best-natural-attractions-in-the-philippines/ A trip to the Philippines won't be complete without buying anything that you can take home as a souvenir. While the country may not exactly be a retail wonderland, it still offers charming options as far as shopping enthusiasts are concerned. In fact, in Manila alone, you can find several ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/shopping-in-the-philippines-2/ Fiestas are part of the Filipino culture. Most of them reflect the country's religious heritage. No matter which province in the Philippines you visit, you're bound to come across some sort of festival or another showcasing the best that that particular area has to offer. Feast of the Black Nazarene This is ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/philippine-festivals/ Located on almost every island of this Southeast Asian country are a variety of beaches, some developed while others are left utterly unspoiled. As if the sheer number of beaches in the Philippines is not enough to entice visitors, one has to simply look at these beaches to be fully ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/beaches-of-the-philippines/ The Philippines may not be a retail Mecca but it does have its own charm as far as shopaholics are concerned. In the capital city itself, you will find a number of large shopping malls that showcase every kind of merchandise that you can think of. From international designer labels ... http://www.1stopphilippines.net/shopping-in-the-philippines/