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Footwear in the Philippines in September

by: Charles Bolanos If you are coming to the Philippines here are suggested footwear for September: 1. Islander Sandals is your typical flip flops that is a great fit to your feet. 2. Rubber shoes, affordable Kaypee Rubber Shoes is the typical choice of the day for walking. 3. Leather Shoes, depends on the brand that you liked.  Aerosoles is great for walking, but if you liked Hush Puppies and other brands its also okay. 4. Plastic Boots when it rains, to protect your feet from getting wet. Leather boots is not usuallly worn in the Philippines because our weather is hot, but if you like wearing one, why not? 5. Rubber Slippers like Spartan is the favorite especially if you need to go to the beach. There are different colors to choose from, and affordable too. Accessories: 1. Cotton Charcoal Socks 2. Cotton Stockings to look elegant. Do not forget to bring your foot powder. As the heat is warm and rainy at times, the feet tends to sweat. Soak your feet in a bucket of warm water with sa

Its September!

by: Charles Bolanos Ber...has come in. A call that the ber months is here. Ber reminds me asap of my Dad's birthday on 20 September, and my uncle too on the 27th of September which happens to be a beatification of a new Blessed named Alvaro del Portillo. Ber is the last syllable of September, October, November and my favorite month December. Ber is also the time when I have to offer some prayers to the faithful departed,especially my special grand mom (mom of my dad) who passed away 2 years ago and a grand dad (dad of my mom) who passed away before I was born. Celebrating All Saints Day...instead of halloween. Ber is also the time when I know I have to count my savings as Christmas bells is surely to ring on the 25th and have to make sure I have gifts to give for my family and yes... the Kris Kringle...not to forget it is Jesus, birthday, God the Son who loves us all super much. Ber is also a preparation for the brrrr days... which includes sweater and yes... the dance steps that w

SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER VACATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

by: Charles Bolanos There are lots of great things to learn about the Philippines this upcoming September. 1. Culinary. If you love cooking and would want to set up a series of Filipino franchise all over the world, as we are all over the world. Its best to learn Filipino home cooking.      a. The different types of adobo cooking.      b. Cooking Rice just right.      c. The different types of Pinakbet. The veggie favorite of everybody in my country especially if it is topped with chicharon.      d. The crunchy lechon.      e.  pancit palabok      f.   puto or rice cakes        Best is to stay in a vacation apartment where fresh food ingredients are accessible. 2.  Island Hopping. September is the best time to book your inter island hopping in the Philippines. There are many discounted price...imagine a plane fare at Php 1! 3.   Beach Hopping. The beach in my country are fantastic. 4.  Volcano trekking. Experience going around the mouth of a volcano and drinking fresh coconut juice. 5.