With Zane Lamprey
Thursdays at 9PM ET
Philippines
May 24 3:30AM ET
June 19 3:00AM ET
June 22 5:00AM ET
A nation of 7,107 islands straddling the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea, the Philippines is a tropical fusion of native cultures with prevalent Spanish and American influences, along with contributions from China, India and Indonesia. It's a fascinating place, dotted with boisterous, crowded cities, rural seaside villages and active volcanoes. Three centuries of Spanish colonial rule left a lasting imprint on the architecture, food and culture of the Philippines, but native Filipino tradition thrives in locally brewed spirits like Lambanog, a distilled coconut wine made from the sap taken from the flowers of the palm tree. The national delicacy/fabled aphrodisiac, Balut, is fertilized duck embryo, fully developed in the shell, and then steamed, cracked open and consumed. With so many cultures constantly merging, so many cities rapidly changing, and so much natural beauty to behold, The Philippines is an ideal spot for the adventurous traveler.
Drink:
San Miguel Pale Pilsner
Drink:
Cocoa-Vodka (flavored Lambanog)
Drink:
Pilsner Urquell (original Pilsner)
Drink:
Lambanog
Eat:
Traditional Philippine dishes including: fried shrimp, frog legs, and caterpillars
KNOW IT ALL?
"Balut" or duck egg, is a dish often served in the Philippines and is considered an aphrodisiac
More Philippines Facts...
- San Miguel Pale Pilsner is a top selling beer in the Philippines and has a bitter finish
- Cocoa-Vodka (flavored Lambanog) is called "vodka" only to compare it to true vodka
- Most of the flavor of Lambanog comes from the sweetner added to the liquor after it is processed
- "mabuhay" means "live" or "thrive"