Philippine Christmas Celebration

Holidays are the most awaited event in the Philippines. In fact, when September comes Filipino people start to decorate different kinds of decorations as a sign for Christ’s birthday celebration. Usually to prepare for the celebration they mostly have this “parol” hang on their homes. Christmas for Filipino people is a very special event since most of them are devoted to Jesus Christ.

Once you spend your Christmas in the Philippines you will have to expect a lot of activities. The most common cultural activity you will notice is the Christmas lanterns. You can see this usually on their windows with so much designs and styles. Another cultural activity they have is the midnight and dawn mass. There are nine days to complete the ritual. Once they completed it they believe that their wishes and dreams will come true that is why they like to attend the mass starting December 16 to 24. After the mass you will then see the people outside selling Filipino delicacies made by them. Filipino people will celebrate Christmas with their family together. And they do exchanging gifts with their neighbors.

Fireworks are also part of the Philippine Christmas celebration. Even though they don’t have enough money for it still they like to buy one for Christmas and for new years.

Where would you like to be this Monday ?

Watching the sunset at Tanah -Lot temple in Bali - I would like to be there right now, but a neck sprain has taken me away from the laptop and from travelling..However, the eternal optimist in me is keeping her fingers crossed when it comes to the latter

Costa Rica Vacation

If you are looking for the best tropical paradise for your vacation Costa Rica is what you are looking for. It is situated in Central America. And it is a very blessed place because of the beautiful paradise in the middle of the western hemisphere. It has elegant landscapes and mild climate surrounded with spectacular beaches together with dolphins and whales. This is a perfect place for people who are natural lovers and tropical plants.

Costa Rica is a tropical climate place that provides tourists people to have fun with their stunning beaches. You don’t have to worry when you want to stay here for so many days because it has elegant villas complete with indoor comforts, kitchen and maid services. Whether you are a group of friends or couple you are able to rest here comfortably. While relaxing, your personal chef will cook your favorite foods for meals.

The good thing of renting at villa Costa is that you can enjoy outside without worrying about your things. It is privately safe with security rather than hotels or resorts. The best way to spend costa rica vacations is to rent villa houses.

Aside from that Costa Rica has a spa services offer for those people who want to relax their mind and body. Spa includes tropical massages and treatments.

Christmas in the Philippines

If you are a Filipino you usually experience the Christmas and New Year’s Day with so much excitement. Christmas in the Philippines is a very important and special event for the Filipino. Basically, Filipino really celebrates Christmas though they don’t have enough money for the foods as long as their family stays together. During December month Filipino starts to decorate and plays Christmas songs. In the 16th of December they are starting to wake every 3am in the morning to go to church. This is basically one of the cultural ways for the Filipino people to complete the nine ritual mass. They believe that when they completed these rituals their wishes and dreams will come true.

Decorations are one of the accessories that Filipino likes to have in their houses. Whether small or huge Christmas tree they really want to have it. Those accessories include native Christmas ornament and Belen. Filipino people really like to celebrate Christmas with giving gifts activities.

The common foods that Filipino people love to eat during Christmas Eve are spaghetti, grill pigs, grill fish, desserts and native foods made by them. In fact Filipino is the one creating these entire foods. Christmas in the Philippines is one of the most enjoyable places all over the world.

Where would you like to be this Monday morning ?

The destination this Monday is Athirampally Falls in Kerala ..wouldnt you prefer to pack your bags just now and leave ?

Merry Christmas

When Christmas arrives we feel the essence at the first day of the month. The coldness and Christmas décor that we sense and see are the signs that we are waiting to celebrate our creator’s birthday. People from different country are celebrating this day because all of us believe that god is the one who created all that we have now and he is a very special person to us.

And because of this reason most of us went to places together with our families just to have our own celebration where we can pray seriously for the blessings that God given to us. 

There are best places to spend your Christmas 2010 around the world. Whether outside or local place this day is a time to enjoy and relax for the reason that it is only once a year celebration that gives us opportunity to change or to make our self near from God. Usually the best place to spend Christmas is at church.

However, for most of rich people they believe that Christmas is a day to travel and have some vacation on their destinations. For them it is time to have enjoyment with the natural resources like beach places, islands and so on. They love to stay away from noises. Most of them celebrate at the most luxurious place like Paris and Las Vegas just to shop and buy they wanted. But whether you want outside or not the important is you celebrate Christmas with the spirit of God.

Skywatch - Churches on the highway

As you drive down the highway in Kerala, one sees many monuments  and I was particularly fascinated by the different churches..

You find the architecture a bit different from the usual churches that we see in different cities and they also represent various sects - from Latin Catholics, Roman Catholics, Syrian Christians, Jacobites, Protestants and more..

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Monday moments - Pups cuddled up in Hampi

Most of my friends complain of Monday morning blues..here is something to add to it..Every Monday, I am planning to post a moment or a destination which your alter ego would like to visit, while we sit at work here is today's moment

Travel Tips for Christmas Season

When Christmas is coming people usually think of the best place to visit. Actually, there are lots of destinations that are now available perfect for every family. 

But basically these places are mostly expensive. Since, Christmas is one of the best holiday to celebrate people still like to go to their respective favorite destinations despite of the expenses. But for people who like to travel but don’t have enough money for the trip there are ways and tips on how you can save on holiday travel.

• The first thing to do to save is booking advance. Booking in advance can get you a great deal with discounts. As much as possible October is the best month to book. 

• The second tip is to choose airlines that offer great discounts. Do not just choose one but make a lists and then compare the best you think you are comfortable. 

• The third one is to search the best destinations like browsing it through internet and check their availability during holidays. 

• The fourth one is to select a day where you can avail cheap transportation.

Christmas travel tips are found usually at the internet, magazines and newspaper. But the best to find is from internet because it is simpler and time saver as well.

A blue sky from Hampi

Elephants Stable from Hampi - a perspective.

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The 9 best new design hotels

When we say hotels from all over the world there are numerous hotels to choose from but according to the research there are 9 of the best new design hotels. These 9 designs includes Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam in Netherlands, Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona, Treehotel harads in Sweden, The Waterhouse at South Bund in Shanghai in China, Stay Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, Hotel Viura Villabuena De Álava in Spain, 12 Decades Art Hotel in Johannnesburg, Postcard in St. Pete Beach at florida, and Pantone Hotel in Brussels at Belgium. These hotels are available for everyone for those who want to visit here. You will absolutely amaze of these hotels because each of it has different unique designs, styles and shapes. Every corner of these hotels has extraordinary designed as well as the locations.

These hotels are one of the most visited all over the world. This is the best site for couple who celebrates anniversary, birthdays or even special occasion. Families are also fit here. Each hotel belongs to a place where there are lots of scenic spots for family who likes adventure. These hotels are also the list candidates for the most beautiful designs all over the country. And this is one of the most attractive hotels up to now.

World’s Newest Natural Wonders

God given us natural wonders for us to care and use it wisely but because there are so many natural beauties United States make a list of the most beautiful one. Aside from that God also created people who have skills to make particular architectural monuments that would become also one of the most wonders of the world after the research. Once the monuments are qualify it will be then on the lists and will be posted on the wonders in the

internet, magazines and books.

There are three classifications of wonders the wonders of ancient world, wonders of medieval ages and the wonders of the modern world. The list of the wonders firstly gone into research and it will voted by people from all over the world. The wonders should only have seven in all. This will be done after the voting process.

The new seven latest natural wonders will be announced after the decision. Moreover, the natural wonders can be seen by everyone. They can also have their own remembrance here by photo shooting. The purposes of these wonders are basically for attractions and for letting the people know that natural beauties should be cared because they are made by god and it should be treated well.