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July 10, 2015

Steak Bites

My friend gave me Garlic Salt and Italian Seasoning last week so I decided to have roast chicken and beef steak this week. I already cooked roast chicken last Tuesday but when I saw our beef steak, it was cut like breakfast steak or bistik tagalog. Waah, my husband thought I will cook bistik tagalog.

You might be wondering why I was shocked when I saw the beef. Well, I’m so blessed to have a husband who goes to the wet market every weekend to buy our weekly stock. All I need to do is write our menu and things to buy. He will asked the vendor to cut the meat according to our menu.

So I have no idea about the current price in the market, feeling ko tumataas kasi konti sukli or wala na sukli after mamili. Hehehe! Anyway, because the cut is to thin, I decided to cook steak bites instead.

I sliced the beef into bite sized, seasoned with garlic salt and cracked pepper. Melt the butter in a pan and make sure you cook the meat in high heat. Cook according to your degree of doneness.

My photo doesn’t give justice because it looks like beef tapa hehehe! But my family loves it.

July 08, 2015

Food Trip in Tagaytay

Since we live in South Luzon, Tagaytay is our go-to place for food tripping, staycation or if we just want to unwind. There are so many restaurants in Tagaytay and I’ll be sharing some restaurants that we have tried in Silang Cavite, Tagaytay and along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road.

Where to Eat in Tagaytay

1. Leslie’s Restaurants

We dined here for the nth time already; we love the ambiance, view, and food. This restaurant is always packed with diners so sometimes the waiting time is so long. I don’t know why I always forgot to take some pictures.

We never fail to order their bulalo, of course when you’re in Tagaytay you want soup. We visited their new branch at Sky Ranch last month

2. Buon Giorno

I’ve read so many good reviews about this restaurant so we tried it. I love the ambiance, view, and food too. It is located in Cliffhouse.

3. Josephine’s Tagaytay

After our Paradizoo, we tried Josephine’s restaurant, just in front of Summit Ridge. Again, I love the ambiance, view, and food.

4. Mano’s Greek Taverna

If you search the internet, you will always read good reviews about their food and true enough we loved the food.

5. Viewsite Restaurant

We always passed by this restaurant on our way to Caleruega so last 2011, we tried this restaurant and we love the ambiance, view, and food.

We tried this again two months after our first visit but we were so disappointed, it took them more than an hour to serve our food, after numerous follow-ups.

6. Bag of Beans

Bag of Beans is one of the favorite restaurants in Tagaytay but we were disappointed with our order when we first visited the place. There’s nothing special about the food considering the price. Or maybe we have high expectations because of the good reviews online.

For the second time around, we visited the restaurant and tried the breakfast menu in Bag of Beans, and the same fate, we were not satisfied.

But we love their raisins bread.

7. Hawaiian BBQ

I always want to stay in Boutique Bed & Breakfast but I still don’t have the budget so we just tried their Hawaiian BBQ restaurant. We liked the food, though it is quite expensive but it’s worth the price.

8. Viewpoint Restaurant

Viewpoint Inn and Restaurant has an overlooking view of Taal Volcano so if you want a good ambiance while eating, you can try this restaurant. Hubby and son enjoyed their sinigang na maliputo.

9. JVF Bulalohan

This is quite far from Tagaytay Rotonda but we have no choice but to eat here. It was Good Friday and most restaurants were crowded.

10. JT’s Manukan Grille

If you are craving for Bacolod Chicken Inasal you don’t have to worry because there’s JT’s Manukan Grille along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road. The place is huge so it can accommodate a big group.

11. RSM Binalot Sa Dahon

I know that RSM is serving good Filipino dishes so I did not have a second thought of trying it but unfortunately we are not satisfied with our order.

12. D' Banquet

We celebrated Mother’s Day here last year. The meal is affordable and serving is good too. You can also buy Amira’s Buco tart and other pasalubong here.

13. Marcia Adams

We celebrated our wedding anniversary here. The meal is on the pricey side but if you want a new dining experience you can try this restaurant. Do not forget to make a reservation.

14. Carlos Pizza

My friend suggested this restaurant but when we tried it, the food was just ok for us but they have a good view of Taal volcano.

15. Breakfast at Antonio’s

This restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in Tagaytay though it is already far from Tagaytay Rotonda. The price is expensive but I still recommend the place because most of the food they serve is homemade.

16. LZM Restaurant

This restaurant is known for its bulalo so that’s what we ordered. The food is good and the price is not expensive but the service is quite slow.

17. Tootsie’s Tagaytay

The restaurant is good for family food trip because the serving is huge. The food is good and the price is reasonable.

18. Santis Delicatessen

Santis Deli Cafe or Santis Delicatessen meal is quite steep but I did not have any regrets when we dined here because we were very satisfied with our meal. The restaurant sells cheese, sausage, and other imported products.

19. Baek Yuen Korean Restaurant

This is where we celebrated Mother’s Day and we were very satisfied with our meal. It was a nice dining experience at a reasonable price.

20. Balinsasayaw

You will see this restaurant before reaching Tagaytay. The place was not inviting if you will look from the highway but you will be surprised na there are nipa huts where you can dine.

21. Lyleth’s Eatery at Mahogany Market

The Mahogany market is also popular because of the bulalo eatery there. If you are looking for affordable bulalo you can give it a try. But manage your expectation because the place is open like carinderia and it is in the market.

22. Cafe Veranda at Taal Vista Hotel

We went to Taal Vista Hotel just to eat a buffet breakfast in Cafe Veranda. We tried their buffet breakfast before when we had staycation a few years ago.

23. La Finca Tagaytay

One of the new restaurants in Tagaytay located in Domicillo Design Hotel. The place has a good view of Taal Volcano too.

24. The Farm Organics

The Farm Organics is located in Twin Lakes, they are offering a brunch buffet every Saturday and Sunday.

25. Verbena Restaurant at Discovery Country Suites

If you want privacy, eat at Verbena Restaurant. They accept walk-ins and the place was not crowded so you will enjoy your food trip.

Read: Buffet Breakfast at Restaurant Verbena

26. Green ATS Bulalohan & Restaurant

This restaurant started operating in the year 2004 but it was only last week we were able to try it (2018). The restaurant looks nice, it has Taal volcano view, the food price is reasonable and the service is good too.

27. Starbucks

If you love coffee, then Starbucks is one of your choices. This cafe has a good view of Taal Volcano too.

28. Cafe Voi La

You will see this restaurant before going to the Crosswinds Resort Suites. The restaurant is very intagrammable. They served different dishes but the rate is on the expensive side.

29. Balay Dako

Balay Dako is one of Antonio's Group of restaurants in Tagaytay. This restaurant serves Filipino cuisines so if you love Filipino foods or if you have balikbayan guests, this is a good choice of restaurant. They have buffet breakfast every weekend and on selected holidays.

30. Napa at Crosswinds

31. Taza Fresh Table

I’m still searching for the best bulalo restaurant; feel free to share your favorite restaurant so we can try it too. Klook.com

July 03, 2015

Oral Prophylaxis

Last month, the clinic staff texted me that we need to reschedule our dental appointment because the dentist has a medical mission on that date so I replied that I’ll go back to the clinic to reschedule because my son has classes already so weekdays is not possible.

When I learned that June 19 is a holiday “Laguna Day” so no classes in his school. I went back to the clinic and reserved the date. It was Friday so hubby is in the office, I was really worried because last year, we had a hard time convincing my son to lie down on the dental chair. But I was glad that my son cooperated.

Since this was the second time, the dentist already cleaned his teeth. Last year kasi parang toothpaste and brush lang. Dentist said that my son has no cavities and no permanent teeth yet. I was advised to have x-ray if by 8 years old wala pa rin permanent teeth. “Permanent teeth begin to come in around the age of 6 and ends at around the age of 12 or 13.”

July 02, 2015

Duncan Hines: California Walnut Brownies

I’ve been loyal to Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate brownie mix for the last three years because my family loves these brownies. It is so easy to prepare and the brownies are really good.

Last month while we are doing our grocery in S&R, my husband saw this Duncan Hines California Walnut brownies mix and he said I should try it. I’ve tried other instant mixes of Duncan Hines before like the Devil’s Food and Red Velvet and the taste was just ok so I was a bit hesitant to try this mix.

Anyway, I bought a box and I baked it two days ago. Just like the Ghirardelli instant mix, all you need to do is add egg, water and oil then bake. Surprisingly, we love it! These brownies are not sweet and we like it because there is walnut too. The taste is close enough to Fudge Brownies of Purple Oven. Now we have a new favorite, I will buy Duncan Hines California Walnut mix again.

Read: Red Velvet
Devil's Food Cupcake

July 01, 2015

DIY Father’s Day Book

Today is first day of July and just like that, half of the year is over. I was lazy to blog for the past few days and we have no internet connection for almost three days so I know it is late to post this Father’s Day Book.

But since we celebrate Father’s Day every year, you can use this in the future. I was checking Pinterest when I saw this Father’s Day Book printables and I printed it immediately. It is 6 pages book where you can write things about your father.

I let my son write things about his daddy and I just helped him with the spelling.

Click here for the printables.

June 16, 2015

Haircial Treatment at Dermclinic

I admit that I have very little knowledge when it comes to beauty products and services. I’m not really updated on what’s new, so it was only last month that I learned about haircial treatment. I joined a blog giveaway and I was lucky to win 2 gift certificates to try haircial treatment at Dermclinic.

We took advantage of the holiday last Friday and went to Alabang Town Center. We’re supposed to watch Jurassic World first, but no more seats available at 1:15PM, so we went to Dermclinic to use our gift certificate.

I did not make any reservation, but I was glad that they accommodated us. The only problem is, they only have one equipment for haircial treatment, so I went in first.

According to the flyer, medical haircial treatment is a specialized treatment created to thicken and nourish hair and scalp from the roots, strengthen the root system and hair structure, improve blood circulation to the scalp, and promote a healthy environment for hair growth.

The staff will ask what your concern is; they have treatment for anti-dandruff, anti-hairfall, and anti-white hair. I have scalp psoriasis, so I chose an anti-dandruff.

The room is quite small and very little space to move, I’m glad that I don’t have claustrophobia. Since it was my first time, I was asking the staff for the step-by-step instructions and what she was doing. Sharing with you my experience.

1. First, she washed my hair.
2. Then she applied scalp cleanser and hair treatment.
3. After the application, my hair was steamed for 5 minutes only. The time is very limited because from what I’ve read, it should be 20 minutes to release toxins and stimulate sweating.
4. After the steam, she hand-massaged my hair. I was waiting for the hair massage machine but there was no machine.
5. Next, she washed my hair and blowered just to make sure that my scalp is dry. Then I went inside the PDT (photodynamic therapy) for 5 minutes to kill fungi or bacteria in my scalp. I’m used to this because I have always experienced phototherapy for my psoriasis.
5. Lastly, the staff applied Fluoderm in the affected area.

The haircial treatment lasted for less than an hour. I don’t feel anything during and after the treatment. I was expecting that my scalp would be massaged for blood circulation, but the staff was so hinhin na wala kami naramdaman. Lol

My experience was a little bit different compared to the blog that I’ve read, or maybe it depends on the branch. Anyway, their service is good. They are kind, soft-spoken spoken and willing to answer all my questions. My husband availed the anti-hairfall, and I don’t know step by steps.

Dermclinic
Basement Level, Alabang Town Center
Alabang Zapote Rd, Las Pinas City
8072169/7721170

June 15, 2015

Lunch at BonChon Chicken

We had our first taste of BonChon Chicken three years ago and since then, it became one of our favorite chicken meal. Though we are the only group of 3 persons, we always order a group meal which is good for 4 persons. My last visit was January 20, 2015 after my KUB IVP test.

The restaurant is known for its famous crispy and flavorful chicken but they also serve other dishes like chops and fish. Last Friday, we revisited BonChon Chicken because we saw the poster of Seafood Platter Group Meal at P655.

We always order their chicken group meal, so for a change, seafood naman. The group meal includes seafood platter, (calamari + crispy shrimp +crispy fish) 4 rice, 4 drinks, 2 side dishes, and 1 chapchae.

Iced Tea and Pineapple

As always, we’re satisfied with our meal and off we went to the movie house to watch Jurassic World.

June 10, 2015

4 Tips For Smarter Travel

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you need to be a smart traveler to ensure you have a good time and stay safe. Being a smart traveler doesn’t mean you have to have every minute of your itinerary planned and every activity booked in advance. However, some planning and research ahead of time will make your trip run smoothly. These four tips will help you become a smarter traveler on your next adventure abroad.

1. Be Organised

To be a smart traveler, you must first be organized in the lead up to your trip and while you are away. Before you board the flight, make sure you have your passport, foreign currency, visa applications and any accommodation booked and paid for, and keep all of your reservation documents in your carry-on luggage. It is also important to ensure you have purchased everything you need for your trip at least one week before you depart. Essential items include power adapters, weather-appropriate clothing, toiletries, and guidebooks. This is especially important if you are heading to a region that has limited access to these supplies.

2. Be Flexible

When you are on the road, everything that can possibly go wrong possibly will. Build some adaptability into your travel plans, and don’t set everything on a strict schedule with little room for movement. A smart traveler is flexible when things go wrong and can easily adapt their plans to suit changing circumstances. Being flexible will also help you ensure you get to do and see everything you plan to. This way you can spend more time on an activity you find you enjoy more than expected and then only move on when you have seen enough. There is nothing worse than missing out on an unexpected highlight because your sightseeing schedule was too inflexible.

3. Use Good Luggage

Smart travelers will tell you that the key to a successful trip lies in the luggage they take with them. Decide in advance whether a backpack or suitcase is best for your destination and travel plans, and then find the best you can for your budget. If you’re after a good quality suitcase, look for luggage specialists such as Luggage Direct for a range of suitcases and carry-on bags in various colors, shapes, and sizes. Make sure your luggage is suitable for your type of travel and that it will hold your belongings without exceeding the luggage weight allowances for all of your flights. It is also important to check that you can manoeuver your luggage on your own with ease.

4. Do Your Research

Finally, to ensure your trip runs smoothly, it is vital that you do your research before you leave. Familiarise yourself with your destination and its lifestyle, culture, language, people and traditions. Research sites and attractions, restaurants, tour companies and hotel hubs before you book your trip so that you have realistic expectations of what you will do at each stop. It is also wise to look into restrictions, health and safety issues and other tourist information to ensure you are dressed appropriately, have the right currency, acknowledge local customs and behave in a manner that is respectful to the local community.

If you are organised and flexible, you have done your research ahead of time and plan to travel with the right luggage, your trip will run smoothly. Be a smart traveller who makes plans before their trip and also thinks quickly while away. What are your tips for smarter travel? Tell us in the comments below.

Paper Clay Art

I bought this Paper Clay Art last December but it was only last Sunday that we were able to use it.

The kit contains paper clay, stick and board.

Since it’s been 6 months that I did not use it, the paperclays were dried. According to the package, if the paperpclay dries up and doesn’t stick to the board, just add few drops of water and mix. But in our case, I have to add a lot of water just to soften the clay. It worked except for the white color because it is hard as stone.

My son and I finished this artwork using the available colors.

The result doesn’t look good pero pwede na. #motherandsoneffort Next time if ever I will buy paper clay art, I will use it immediately.

June 09, 2015

Birthday Staycation at Crosswinds Resort Suites

Two years ago we went to Crosswinds Resort Suites, this resort is known as Swiss Luxury Resort and you can see some flags of “Welcome to Switzerland” inside the 100-hectare property. I don’t know why because I’ve never been to Switzerland but one thing is for sure, once you enter the Crosswinds community, you will feel that you are in a different place.

Some people thought that I was in Baguio when I posted the pictures on Facebook but Crosswinds is situated in Tagaytay City. The 20,000 pine trees will welcome you so don’t forget to pull down your car windows to enjoy the crisp scent of the pine trees.

I checked the rates of Crosswinds Resort Suites and it is on the pricey side so when I saw their promo in Deal Grocer last month, I called my husband and asked if he wanted to celebrate his birthday in Crosswinds. He said yes so he called the resort to check if there was still an available room. Then I purchased the voucher and emailed Crosswinds to reserve. I received my confirmation the following day.

I bought the voucher at P2850 and the package includes

- Overnight stay in a studio room for 2
- Room and amenities good for 2
- use of a fully-equipped kitchen inside the room
- free use of view deck, swimming pool, and car service within Crosswinds.

Klook.com

Last Friday, off we went to Crosswinds to celebrate my husband’s birthday + our last hurrah for summer before the resume of classes. There are few changes that I’ve seen like the Cafe Voila and CBTL.

We reached the Grand Quartier 2 at 1:30pm, I gave my deal grocer voucher, confirmation voucher, and ID. Filled-up the form and gave P1000 for incidental deposit. I was advised to wait until 2PM for check-in.

I went back at 2PM to get my key but the room wasn’t ready yet and I need to wait for another 10 to 20 minutes. Ending, we were the last guests to check-in, the lobby was too small so you had no choice but to wait outside.

Moving on, we were satisfied with the room. Ang bango niya talaga pagpasok mo. natanggal na init ng ulo namin sa late check-in. The room has two double sized bed, fully equipped kitchen, TV and DVD player, small table and balcony.

Since the package is room only, we brought our own food. You can bring your own food and cook it, no corkage fee. I bought palabok, pichi-pichi and cake for our merienda.

We had dinner at Leslie’s Restaurants Sky Ranch branch.

The following morning, I push myself to run, oops morning walk pala. I joined my hubby and we walked for 30 minutes. It is hard to jog or walk on top of the hill, parang gusto ko na lang gumulong sa pagod. Hehehe! Jack and Jill lang ang peg.

For breakfast, you can order set breakfast at P420/adult and P210/kid less 5% for DG coupon holder. But we had leftover so I just cooked rice. We had palabok, cake and pinakbet (from Leslie’s) for breakfast.

We went to Pool Area at 8AM, good thing that we were the first guests so we got this mini cottage, nag-iisa lang yan dun. Hehehe!

There is a playground beside the pool area.

We dropped by Santa’s house and Yule Shop at past 10AM but it was closed. So we went back to our room and prepare for check-out. I reheat the Delimondo Corned Beef in the microwave for our quick lunch.

Photo taken during our morning jog

We checked-out at 11:30AM because we needed to go to my husband’s office for our flu vaccine schedule.

We checked the Christmas Store but most of the items are souvenirs. Two years ago, there was a lot of Christmas decors in that store.

That was a short staycation at Tagaytay, the resort is far away from the main road so you will have the relaxation that you need.

Like

1. The resort is really nice because it is not the usual staycation in a hotel or beach resort. I do recommend this for holiday vacation.
2. We were able to save because we brought our own food. You can cook your own food.
3. My husband called them and asked if we could bring one extra adult. They said yes and no extra charge.
4. Service is good, they will smile and greet you except for the attendant in the pool. He is not that approachable.
5. The bathroom has a hair blower and bidet.
6. Free wifi

Dislike

1. I reserved the room one month before our trip, check-in time is 2PM so I was expecting that the room would be ready by 2PM.
2. There is no towel in the pool area so bring your own.
3. No bathtub.
4. Santa’s house and Yule Shop were closed, it was supposed to be open every Saturday and Sunday.

Note:

1. I brought paper plates, spoons, forks, and plastic cups but plates, bowls, cups and glasses are provided.
2. I brought a sponge and dishwashing soap and to my surprise, it is already available in their kitchen.
3. If you don’t want to cook or eat outside. You can just order food from Jollibee, McDonalds, Max’s, Yellow Cab, Shakey’s, Carlo’s Pizza, Classic Savory, and Cafe Voila. Just ask the staff for the contact numbers.

Crosswinds
Brgy. Iruhin Central Calamba Road
Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines

Read: Food Trip in Tagaytay
Staycation in Tagaytay

June 07, 2015

Dinner at Leslie’s Restaurants

If you are in Tagaytay, most of the time you will crave for bulalo and Leslie’s Restaurants is one of our choices if we want bulalo. It started when we went to Caleruega for the very first time in year 2008.

We went back when we celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary in Tagaytay and we kept on coming back after our visit in Caleruega (every Holy Week). It lasted for few years, then we decided to try other restaurants in Tagaytay. The restaurant is always packed and sometimes you really have to wait long just to get a table.

We were in Tagaytay last Friday and we can’t decide where to eat when we saw Leslie’s Restaurants at Sky Ranch. It was our first time in this branch.

Since we always order bulalo, we decided to try other dishes so my husband ordered Sinigang na Maya Maya P399, Pinakbet Con Lechon P275 and steamed rice is P49 per cup. Leslie’s Restaurants is known for huge servings so it is really good for family food trip.

When the food came, we were so disappointed because the taste is so bland. I can’t taste the tamarind and I think they forgot to put salt in Sinigang na Maya Maya. The dish has few ingredients too, I can really count the vegetables. Lol. The Pinakbet Con Lechon is just ok for us.

And because of that experience, if ever we will go back to Leslie’s, we will just order bulalo again.

Leslie’s Restaurants
Les and Ries Garden Ranch and Restaurant
KM 60 Kaybagal South, Tagaytay City
Cavite City 4120

June 03, 2015

The Importance of Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Air Conditioner is one of the most abuse appliances in our homes every summer. Sometimes we don’t mind our electricity bill as long as we are comfortable and we could avoid heatstroke. But like any other stuff, air conditioner needs regular maintenance too. It is very important to make our aircon runs efficiently so we can save on electricity bill.

One important task is to clean the filter every month. Do you know that by cleaning the dirty filter you can lower your energy consumption by 5 to 15%? For the last several years, I’ve been using 3M Filtrete. It is a microparticle aircon filter that you attach on the screen filter.

According to the packaging, it is made of electrostatically-charged fibers that work like magnets to attract and trap microparticles. So you breathe fresher and cleaner air. It works like an air purifier because it reduces the number of dust, mold, pollen and smoke particles.

One thing I like about this product is, it so easy to install and remove. I just remove the filtrete and use wipes to clean my screen filter. Attach new 3M Filtrete and reinstall the screen filter. The filtrete will last 1-2 months.

Cleaning the dirty filter is an easy task for me but cleaning condenser is my husband’s job. I’m fortunate because my husband knows how to clean our aircon but if he is busy, we also hire a professional to do the job.

Have you cleaned your air conditioner?

June 02, 2015

Mang Inasal

Mang Inasal is a fastfood chain that was established since December 12, 2003. It is one of the affordable fastfood chains in the country that offers chicken bbq +unlimited rice and soup.

So if you have big appetite and doesn’t want to pay for extra rice, Mang Inasal is the answer. But my son loves fried chicken so we seldom dine here but for a change sa nakakasawang fried chicken, we will eat here.

While scrolling my pictures in my phone, I saw food photos when we dined in Mang Inasal last March (twice). Sharing to you the food that we have tried such as Chicken BBQ, Pork, BBQ, Dinuguan, Bangus Sisig and Halo-Halo.

What I like in their menu is, they offer regular meal and meal that has unlimited rice. My son and I always order regular meal while my husband go for unlimited rice.

What’s your favorite meal in Mang Inasal?

June 01, 2015

How to Travel and Pay Less

There are millions of people who would love to travel but do not have endless amounts of cash to spend while they are doing it. Because of their limited finances, these people need to be more creative when they are planning their vacations. If you know the right tips and tricks, you can have a very nice vacation for a fraction of what most people would pay for the same trip. It is important to know these things if you are planning on visiting San Francisco. Here is how to travel and pay less to do it.

1. Choose cheap airlines to fly on

The airline you choose to fly on will play a huge role in determining how much you spend to travel on your trip. The fares that airlines charge can vary greatly. There is no sense in paying one airline hundreds of dollars more than another airline to take you to the same destination. This is why researching airfares before your trip is vital to helping you save money. Unbeknownst to many people, there are many airlines offering dirt cheap prices to fly abroad. For example, Air Asia offers one-way flights to many Asian destinations for only $20. This is ideal if you are visiting multiple cities in Asia. Norwegian Air has flights costing only $150 from both coasts of the United States to Europe in one direction. It is important to understand that these airlines have no frills, so if you are expecting the same type of service and features that you get when you fly on British Airways or Virgin Air, you will be disappointed. However, if you only care about getting to your destination for a cheap price, these airlines will do nicely.

2. Choose less expensive places to visit

There are some cities that are much more expensive to visit than others. This is just a fact of life. Therefore, if you are traveling on a limited budget, you need to be realistic about the places you can afford to visit. For example, cities such as Paris and London are very expensive. If you visit these cities, you will not be able to stay as long or see as much as you could in other places. You should consider countries like India, Australia, Russia, and Japan. All four of these countries have experienced a decline in the value of their currencies. This will make them more affordable for Americans. The economy of Greece is still in turmoil, also making it a destination where you can enjoy a very nice vacation without going broke in the process.

3. Use cards that do not charge any fees

If you use your ATM or credit cards a lot during your overseas excursion, you will most likely be paying a large amount of money in fees. These fees are charged by your bank or Credit Card Company every time you use your card in a foreign country. However, these fees can be completely avoided if you are using the right card. There are certain ATMs and credit cards that do not charge any fees for foreign transactions, or they will reimburse you for any fees that are charged. See if your bank offers one of these no foreign fee cards. If not, find one online and get it before you leave.

This article was written and provided by Fiona Moriarty of Hipmunk, the ultimate platform for all your travel needs.

Hershey’s Spread

My son likes eating sandwiches, if I remember it right, he was eating bread + Nutella almost every single day when he was three years old and it was also his baon when he was in Nursery.

But time came na nagsawa din siya so I have to look and try different spreads that he likes. We tried the Lotus Biscoff before, he loves it but not really his favorite so I thought he prefers chocolate spread. I bought Ovomaltine but he didn’t like it, maybe because the texture is not fine. Since imported spreads are not cheap, I stopped buying at sayang pagdi niya type. Good thing my son loves peanut butter spread too.

Last April, I saw this Hershey’s Spreads Chocolate with Almond at S&R P200. I was glad that my son loves it and he was eating bread + Hershey's spreads during weekdays for his breakfast.

And because it is his favorite, I went back to S&R again to buy this spread. The available spread is Hershey’s Spread Chocolate at P220, waah! Nagtaas na.