For complete list of INQUIRER.net RSS Feed visit http://services.inquirer.net/rss/rss.php http://services.inquirer.net/rss/globalnation_philippineexplorer.xml 2008-07-25T17:05:07+08:00 text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080723-150219/The-Pleasure-Principle “Nine out of 10 women—or I dare say 19 out of 20—who come here confide that they have to fake their orgasms,” says Eleanor Leung. “It’s unfortunate, but it’s the truth.” text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080722-149961/Puerto-Princesa-eco-tourism-paradise FROM WATCHING DOLPHINS FROLIC in the wild to extracting and eating woodworms from fallen logs, tourists can be sure of full schedules in Puerto Princesa, 253,982 hectares of lush tropical vistas and rich ecosystems in Palawan. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080721-149804/Pacific-Northwest-Beckons-FilAms-to-Empowerment-Conference Something about the Pacific Northwest nurtures self-empowerment in its residents, be it an audacious coffee business, grunge music, or a totally new way of life. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080721-149801/Fearless-in-Bangkok MANILA, Philippines - In Bangkok, even street dogs are happy. “They eat Buddha’s food,” said Mr. Taher, my favorite Libyan, as we walked along the big and little streets of the city, passing several shrines where birds congregated to partake of the godly fare. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080721-149800/Filipinos-all-over-World-Youth-Day-in-Oz SYDNEY -- PRIME MINISTER Kevin Rudd must have been aware that the Philippines holds the current record for the largest attended World Youth Day (WYD) event -- 4 million in Manila in 1995! Rome, the seat of the Catholic Church, is a far second with only 2 million. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080718-149238/Intramuros-treasures-seek-safe-haven A FEW MONTHS AFTER Anna Maria “Bambi” Harper assumed office at the Intramuros Administration in Palacio del Gobernador at Aduana and Gen. Luna St. in Intramuros, Manila, a city councilor came a-visiting. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080715-148546/RP-waterworld-show-makes-a-splash-in-Zaragoza-expo VISITORS TO THE Philippine Pavilion in the ongoing World Expo in Zaragoza, Spain are in for a surprise. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080714-148380/Shelter-for-the-harried-soul MANILA, Philippines - Behind Gourmet’s Café, now a well-known Tagaytay landmark, is the city’s best-kept secret, known best to harried souls. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080710-147598/Music-in-Rainy-Roskilde Studying in two countries where it often rained made me imagine the Philippines as eternally sunny. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080703-146221/Batanes-Ivatan-share-survival-secrets-in-typhoon-belt BASCO, BATANES -- IT IS SAID THAT NO ONE dies in a typhoon in this so-called typhoon capital of the Philippines. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080702-145986/Whats-new-at-the-Newseum ON A GRAY, DRIZZLY SPRING DAY in Washington DC, the best and warmest spot to be in is what is touted to be the most interactive museum in the world today— the Newseum, short for News Museum. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/philippineexplorer/philippineexplorer/view/20080627-145160/Former-cemetery-now-a-favorite-wedding-venue MANILA, Philippines—It’s been almost 39 years. And yet, Loida Nicolas-Lewis, New York-based lawyer, industrialist and chair/chief executive officer of TLC Beatrice International Holdings, can still recall romantic details about her wedding at the St. Pancratius Chapel in Paco Park, Manila.