Philippines Vacation and Long Term Stay

by: Aileen and Marty Here are some Summer Time Tips: 1. Always bring bottled water with you to avoid dehydration. 2. Always wear  modest cotton clothing, this will also fend off insect bites. 3. Do not forget your citronella anti-mosquitoes repellent at all times. 4. Take a bath more than once if necessary. 5. Always bring complete toiletries: powder, small towel and cologne (make sure its not a strong smell  that can iritate the others). Enjoy the Philippines while the sun is shining and sets on time. 

by: Carlo Bolanos Palawan and Matabungkay Beach is a really hot spot to visit for most Filipinos and their friends. BUT... as we have 7,107 islands in store for you, there are undiscovered places which you may want to consider when visiting the Philippines: 1. Sand Bars in Batangas. You will pass through mangroves...a typical big lake that crosses to the sea. There is a sand bar .... a beach in the middle of the beach! Its a long stretch of sand high way. You can park the bangka you are riding and jump into the sand bar beach! 2. Tambumbong is located in Pangasinan, which is along the coast line of 100 islands. The sea is clear, the sand is fine. You will surely get a tan. 3. Pandin Twin Lakes. Here you will cross the lake till you reach the mini falls and clear water lake where you can jump in and swim! The water is cold and refreshing. Best to visit this place during summer time.  You may also ask the folks to serve you fresh shrimps and fresh water rice with toyomansi sauce, gril

by: Charles Bolanos My big sister should be writing her recipes. But she is finishing her final exams and will be graduating soon. I decided to write in her behalf. I will not write about recipes, but about what do you do when you find  yourself and your  family waking up after a big event! Example, you just attended a happy family  reunion or a big wedding feast. You wake up little late, find your mom, your wife, your sister all waking up late. Then you look at each other...and ask yourself ...  now what? Here are some suggestions on how to make your stay in the Philippines fun and you won't spend much: 1. Organize a "paseo" or going around Manila using the MRT station... Metro Rail Station. My technique is not to use the MRT during rush hour. Leave the furnished apartment in Novaliches  at around 11 a.m. after your late breakfast. Stop over "Centris Station" and taste the food there. Its cool and pleasant. 2. After lunch if you liked to go to the  cheapest sho