Philippines Vacation and Long Term Stay

by: Charles Bolanos The weather in the Philippines this September till November is "tropical". There is sunshine in the morning and rain in the afternoon. The coolness is like the typical Spring in other countries, but a little warmer. Best clothes to bring are pure cotton shirts, pants and skirts. If you need something formal - the clothes we usually wear is natural mixed with synthetic fiber. The best clothes I wore was a cotton shirt that was woven in India. When you wear the cotton clothes from India, the cool air breathes through the clothes and is very refreshing. However, the Indian designs are quite exotic, so I decided to buy more clothes in the Philippines to blend. Clothes from Indonesia and Malaysia are also okay because they are made from pure cotton. Do not bring clothes that are woven in wool. Clothes woven in wool are elegant, but you can't wear woolen clothes in the streets of my country. Unless you plan to ride an air conditioned car while you tour the i

by: Charles Bolanos 1. Go Culinary Hopping. There are 7,107 islands... and there are a wide variety of dishes to learn, and fresh food markets to boot. Why not learn some recipes... you will never know when you can put up your own restaurant! 2. Go Lake Hopping. The lakes are full of water...and the dams are not that full, so when the sun shines...take advantage of going around the places where there are lakes, rivers and yes...even the beach! 3. Go and enjoy the sunset at Manila de Bay... Enjoy the once in a life time sunset. Just make sure you are looking at the right direction... I know that a group of people wanted to watch the sunrise looking at the wrong direction :). 4. If you are a couple planning to get married...this is the best time to go for it... its the month full of discounts, and you get super value from your money. No kidding. 5. Pass by Baguio City, Hundred Islands and do beach hopping... if you like you can even bring your surf and enjoy the waves at the Lingayen Bea

by: Alvin Bolanos Whether your stay is a long term stay in Novaliches Quezon City 2014 or short term stay in Novaliches Quezon City, Philippines you can easily find an accommodation by following this three simple steps...and speak direct to the owners... 1. Search via the net what type of furnished short term rentals or long term rentals you liked. For example: Search for a 2 bedroom furnished apartment in Novaliches, Quezon City or a 3 BR vacation rental in Novaliches Quezon City...whatever you liked, searching via the net is the best. 2. Get the cellphone number, address and place the reservation . The price is typically affordable.  Best is to text, call and send an e-mail. Though there are direct booking sites though...but read on #3.... 3. It is best to ask a relative or friend to check on the place. If the place is recommended, its best to place a reservation the soonest to insure of a place to stay in Novaliches, Quezon City. TIP: typically the short term stay rentals are full s

by: Denice Lao The spirit of giving is part of the Christmas season and this makes December the most expensive month of the year. To top it all, looking for appropriate gifts for each of your family and friends during holidays can be very taxing. Beating the holiday shopping craze can be avoided though. Here are some tips to save money and energy for the upcoming Christmas season: • Take advantage of red tags and big discounts. You can start buying and collecting items as Christmas gifts even if December is still months away. • Just store them in a place where no one can see them. If you happen to stay on temporary housing, you may just keep them all in one box for the moment. • Buy items in bulk to get a discount. When shopping at bazaars, always ask for the discounted price of items in bulk.  If you feel it’s a great deal, buy it even if you still don’t have someone in mind as a recipient. You can always find someone to give it to later. • Recycle gift boxes, paper bags and ribbo

Christmas in the Philippines is one of the most awaited celebrations by the Filipinos. Christmas is a great time to go to the Philippines. This is experiencing the family celebrations in the Philippines. During this season, you will be able to see the traditions followed by the Filipinos for being one of the Catholic countries in Asia and in the world. Keep in mind that Christmas is celebrated in the Philippines nationwide. For a better Christmas vacation you can find famous travel websites that have forums, ratings and reviews from people who have already visited the country. Then read some of their comments and experiences for you to have some hints on what to expect on your vacation. It can give you ideas on the different tourist spots to visit. Most of the accommodations in the Philippines are full during Christmas, so its best to reserve early way ahead of time. Choose a place to stay near your family so you will not waste time in the traffic jam, search for the hotels, furnished

by: Ronan Vergara Going to the mall is a fun especially if you have a plan with a budget. August till October is the best months to prepare for the upcoming Holidays. If you plan to shop, the Philippines is the haven of shopping malls at an affordable price. Typically August is a 50% cut off price till October... then January till March. Having fun shopping does not mean that you have to spend your money for something unimportant though. There’s always a need. Perspective is your key for an exciting and worthwhile shopping. Think of anything that you need to buy whether it’s a supply or something you are saving for. If you are on a vacation rental , asking for directions for a nearby mall is your next step. When you arrive at the mall, go look for these things before doing anything else. Often times, we forget to buy that one thing that we came to the mall for. Spare yourself from getting annoyed by your forgetfulness. Since one of the reasons you went to the mall is to pass time, don

by: Mrs. Queenie Bolanos The best months of getting married in the Philippines are August, September and October. Here are the reasons why: 1. Most Churches are not fully booked. If you want to get married right away, no problem. 2. Weekdays is best, because less traffic and hotels are not crowded. 3. If you like a value for your money wedding, August, September and October are off peak prices. 4. If you plan an exciting wedding here are my tips:     a. Have your wedding be blessed at Church, nearby where you stay nearest. Have a cozy family         celebration at a nearby eat all you can restaurant, complete with picture and gifts. If you want, you can           sponsor their stay in a furnished apartment in one day...just to make sure all the brides maid with their         sponsors are complete, plus their make up are all in place.        Then the next week....    b. Have a second wedding by the beach or under the sea waters (just make sure its not typhoon which you can easily predic

Watching movies is one of the best indoor activities you can do during rainy season. If you are a movie buff, you might as well try theatre hopping for a different kind of experience. Watching multiple movies within a day can be fun but also taxing. Here are some tips to make the most out of your movie marathon. • Don’t go movie hopping if you are too tired. You should be in your optimum strength and mood for it or else you might just end up sleeping inside the movie house. • Choose a mall that has multiple movie houses. Ideally, you should consider cinemas that are just adjacent to each other so you don’t have to spend time and energy on searching for the locations. If your vacation rental is somewhere near North Edsa, SM North and Trinoma are good options. • Buy and book movie tickets in advance.  You can do this on-site or online. Most theatres already have online reservation sites. You may check out their website for movie schedule and choose whichever works for you best. • Cho

by: K. Chan If you are planning on a Philippines vacation this August to September , look at the following events for possible ways to have more fun in the Philippines! Even if it is only a temporary stay in the Philippines, you should still make the most out of your vacation in the Philippines. CINEMALAYA The Philippines’ annual indie movie festival is still going strong on its tenth year! The movies shown in Trinoma, Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center, Fairview Terraces, and CCP range from a fictionalized account of the Japanese occupation to the woes of the Y generation. Some films include a look at real life crimes while others stay within the realm of fantasy. The variety of films presented are sure to satisfy many audiences, and impress upon them the talent of the Filipino. Runs from August 1 to 10. Ticket price: P150. RAK OF AEGIS Celebrate classic Filipino music through the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s production, Rak of Aegis! Amid a flooded subdivision, two peop

Are you thinking of booking a short term stay in the Philippines this October? Don’t hesitate to do so! A vacation in the Philippines is sure to be fun, relaxing, and memorable. Look only for some of the many events happening this October to reassure you that it is more fun in the Philippines! LA NAVAL FEAST Experience the march from Sto. Domingo Church to the University of Sto. Tomas. A long tradition of the Filipinos to honor Our Lady. A historical event is attached to this feast, Manila was spared from the Dutch invasion, wayback Spanish times. Historical true to date. SHANE FILAN YOU & ME CONCERT TOUR Former lead singer of Westlife, Shane Filan will be in the Philippines for a one night concert on October 1! He will perform songs from his debut album You & Me, as well as various hits by Westlife. This musical experience will be held in World Trade Center Manila. Tickets for the show cost 2000, 3000, and 4500 for the Silver, Gold, and VIP seats respectively. Buy your ticket

by: Kira Chan A popular pastime in the Philippines is shopping. There are many good bargains to be found during your temporary stay in the Philippines. There are also some items that are unique to the Philippines. In addition, some stores help others through the purchases you make on a Philippines vacation. FRUIT The climate of the Philippines allows many kinds of crops to grow. The sweetest of these offerings are fruits. There are many fruits native to the Philippines, such as rambutan, lansones, durian, and even strawberries in Baguio. One of the most well-loved fruits however, is the mango. Guimaras, a province in the Philippines is rumored to grow the sweetest mangoes. The Guimaras mango is so sweet that it is reportedly served in the White House. For this reason, other mango species are not allowed to be brought onto the island. A kilo of mangoes sells for P80+ during off season and for P45+ in season (starting April until the end of the summer). WOODCARVING Paete, Laguna is the w