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13 Tips to Survive Holiday at the beach

10Jul

13 Tips to Survive Holiday at the beach

Christmas doesn’t have to be all about the cold weather. Some people actually opt to go to the beach during this season to reflect about the past year and to relax and rejuvenate both their bodies and souls.

However, vacationing at the beach also posts a few disasters—especially if you have no idea what to do. Luckily, here are 15 tips that you can keep in mind to keep your beach holiday trips fuss-free!

1. Get cheap flights

You can do this by making sure that you book early. Look for ads in the newspaper, or follow airline companies online so you can book some tickets way before your intended date of departure. You’ll get to save money and be able to use it for more important things during your trip.

2. Look for the best accommodations

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You’re not going to lounge around the shore all night, are you? You need a place to stay in. Weeks before your travel, figure out whether you have enough budget for a luxury hotel, or if you’d rather stay in B & B’s or inns around the beach. Maybe, you can stay with a friend who lives near the area.

3. Wear sunscreen

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It’s a trip to the beach, but that doesn’t mean you will just allow your skin to be burnt. Wear sunscreen with SPF 20 to 45 and you’ll be safe.

4. Look for a local tour guide

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In Boracay, for example, there are guides who can take you from one station to another to check out the various beaches in the island.A local tour guide would also guideyou where to get souvenirs and must-eat local dishes the place can offer.

5. Don’t just swim—go and have adventures

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Try to see if you can go kayaking, parasailing, or island hopping. A trip to the beach shouldn’t just be limited to swimming—it will be more unforgettable if you add a lot of fun to it!

6. Bring antibacterial wipes

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Hey, they’re not just for babies. Research has it that most travelers, including beach lovers, bring antibacterial wipes for emergency purposes, such as stepping on corals or rocks. This prevents the wound from getting infected—and being the cause of more problems in the future.

7. Use some baby powder

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Put some baby powder on your feet or anywhere in your body that’s pestered by sand, and voila, the sand will be rinsed off—even without water.

8. Store electronics in plastic bags

Make sure that you keep gadgets and other electronics in plastic bags that are well-sealed to keep them safe from the water.

9. Refrigerate some aloe vera gel

The thing with aloe vera is that it can be used to soothe stings or burns that you may get from the beach. It’s best chilled, so put some in the fridge—away from food, of course!

10. Bring snacks

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Being in the water can make you feel hungry, so make sure that you have some snacks ready at your lounging place by the beach.

11. Drink lots of water

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Make sure that you stay hydrated by bringing lots of water with you. Add helpful info here

12. Don’t sleep at the beach

Especially between 10AM to 3PM, it’s best to just swim and take a rest in your room if you feel sleepy. The sun is quite damaging to the skin during this time.

13. And, don’t swim out too far

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Stay only in the right areas, and don’t even bother going to the prohibited ones. You’ll enjoy more if you stay safe.

Keep these tips in mind and you’ll be able to have the best beach holiday ever.

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Christmas Traditions in Asia

10Jul

Christmas Traditions in Asia

Asia is a melting pot of cultures, but one of the things that bind Asians together is Christmas – even if most countries in the region are not predominantly Christian. Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the continent, and it’s also interesting to know that Asian countries have their own ways of celebrating the Yuletide Season. Learn more about the best of them below!

Philippines

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First up: The Philippines.

Christmas is big in the Pearl of the Orient Seas. In fact, some families start decorating their homes at the onset of the “ber” months with Christmas trees and lanterns, “parol” in Filipino

On the 16th of December, simbang gabi or misa de gallo, begins. It signals the official start of the Christmas Season in the country. People flock to church as early as 3 in the morning for 9 days, believing that by completing the 9 days, they’d be able to get whatever it is that they’re wishing for. Then, on Christmas Eve, big celebrations happen in every home! Puto bumbong (glutinous rice) and bibingka (rice cake) are usually eaten after simbang gabi.

Traditionally, Filipinos eat ham, queso de bola (big cheese ball), and roasted chicken on Christmas Eve. Kids then wait for midnight or Christmas Day to open their gifts, and visit their relatives, making Christmas one big family affair.

Oh, and don’t forget kids who go caroling, too! Kids sing Christmas carols, knock on doors, and ask for a few coins or candies. After all, it’s the season for giving, right?

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While only 2 percent of Japanese are Christians, they still celebrate Christmas, and business owners are happy because their businesses thrive during the season.

Ludwig Van Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, fondly called Daiku,is usually played during the Christmas Season in Japan. And in Tokyo, people flock to see a giant Christmas tree made from champagne glasses that perfectly illuminate the brightness and happiness of the season!

India

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Meanwhile, in India, people make use of banana or mango trees as Christmas trees and decorate them with clay lamps and paper trimmings. The lights are said to symbolize that Christ is around—and he’s the light of the world!

People in Mumbai also place the nativity scene by their windows, and for a whole week during Christmas, they allow kids to go from house to house to sing carols and make everyone happy!

Vietnam

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In Vietnam, midnight masses during the Christmas season are popular. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are also filled with festivities—and food!

Mostly, Vietnamese homes serve turkey, chicken soup, and pudding; and kids are also told to leave their shoes outside so Santa could come and bring them gifts.

Korea

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Finally, in Korea, food is extravagant and celebrations are big during the Christmas Season. Their traditional Christmas meals include bulgogi (barbecued beef), rice soup, sweet potato noodles, and kimchi.

They also believe in Santa—more popularly known locally as Santa Haraboji, who wears red and blue clothes, and gives gifts to kids of all ages!

Colorful Celebrations

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Christmas truly is a festive and colorful season in most of Asia. It just goes to show that no matter what the differences are, Asians believe in the significance and goodness of the season—and that it should be spent with people they love!