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Essential Tips On Having A Worry-Free Travel With Your Family

Traveling with your family is a beautiful experience, especially if you are going without any hassles. However, there are many circumstances that you might be facing in your journey. To have hassle-free travel, we will tackle some tips that might be helpful for you.

Check Your Vehicle

If you are traveling by car, you need to make sure that the vehicle is in good condition. Before hitting the road, check your car’s oil and filter if it needs replacing. Don’t also forget to check your spare tire, so you are ready in case you encounter a flat tire along the way. Fill your gas tank ahead of time, so you don’t have to go into a gas station on the day of your trip. If you are traveling with a toddler, make sure to bring a car seat for the baby’s safety. If you plan on using a limo, do your research, check write ups for Limo Find to have the best deal possible.

Pack Your Travel Essentials

Make sure to pack your travel essentials. Avoid overpacking as it will make your traveling bulky, especially if you are commuting. Make a list of your travel essentials such as toiletries, first-aid kit, towels, slippers, clothes, etc. If you are traveling with a senior, make sure that the doctor has a recommendation, and any medication should be packed. If you are going with a kid, toddler, or baby, then make sure to pack the essentials needed. You need to pack some diapers, wipes, and other traveling essentials that are suitable for the kid’s age.

Book Ahead of Time

If you are planning to visit out of town, make sure to book your hotel or accommodation ahead of time. Check out the prices online, see, and compare if there are promotions ongoing. If you want to save money on your bookings, then book ahead of time or at least a month before your arrival. If you plan to go out of the country, you can save on a ticket if you buy it early. There are some promotions that airlines are offering, make sure to get updates on airlines so you can book a promotion fare.

Budget Your Travel

Manage your travels by budgeting. Allocate money on travel expenses such as transportation, food, accommodation, and miscellaneous. Make sure there is also emergency money in your pocket. List down your priorities and label them by price, so you will know how much is your reasonable expenses. If your budget is low, you can alter some things such as cooking your food rather than dining out.

Check Online Reviews On the Attractions

If you don’t have an idea what to expect, make sure to check online reviews to see what’s waiting for you at your destination. There is much info on the web about the attractions, see what the places worth to go with are. You can also check the reviews where you can look at the rates of entrances and what are the things not allowed upon entering.

Also read: 3 Ways That Travel Can Enhance Your Life

Make your travel the most out of it by these hassle-free tips. You will surely enjoy your journey with your loved ones without worrying.

5 Different Christmas Ham Philippines You Can Buy This Holiday

Ham and Queso de bola. When I was a kid, I really don’t know why our Noche Buena and Media Noche is never complete without these two. Basta I know it’s a family tradition that I should keep. History suggests that the presence of ham or jamon in a gathering symbolizes feast. So tara, let’s make your Noche Buena a more festive one with the different ham offerings from Virginia:

5 Different Christmas Ham Philippines You Can Buy This Holiday

Pear-Shaped Chicken Ham

Let’s start our list with Pear shaped hams. If you love anything chicken, and prefers it more than anything else, Virginia Pear- Shaped Chicken Ham is a must this Holiday.

It’s less salty and more on sweet aroma and uniquely juicy flavor. It goes well with or without the pineapple glaze (but I always like my ham with glaze hehe). Virginia Pear- Shaped Chicken Ham is available in ready-to-serve 800g size.

Pear-Shaped Ham

This is the pork version of pear shaped ham. It is mildly season so you taste more than just meat. If you love flavorful ham, ito ang bagay sa’yo.

Virginia Pear-Shaped Ham is available in 3 different sizes. May 500 grams, 800 grams, and 1 kg. This is what we like most about Virginia hams, you can have it in different sizes. Kung kaunti lang kayo sa bahay, the 500 grams is perfect.

Virginia Brick Ham

Because it looks like a brick! That is my guess too eh. This ham is coated in a specially made pineapple glaze giving it that sweet-sour pineapple flavor. This is available in ready-to-serve 500g size.

Season’s Delight Ham

We all have that favorite ham right? And out of all the 5 hams in this list, this is my personal favorite. Aside from it is round (which for me is what a ham should be), I really love its tender juicy, meaty and salty profile.

Kung mapapansin nyo, I really love using cloves on my ham. It adds aroma and flavor.

Virginia Season’s Delight Ham is a round shaped ham made from coarsely ground pork, blended with specially selected ingredients to bring out that tender-juicy mouthfeel and create a well-rounded sweet-salty meaty profile with a hint of sweet-sour pineapple taste. Available in read-to-serve 1kg size.

Jamon de Bola

Here is another round shaped ham with ground meats and spices. Jamon de Bola is coated with glaze and medyo sweet ang flavor. It also has this smoky- meaty flavor.

Jamon de Bola is available in ready-to-serve size of 1 KG.

Ready-To-Serve Hams

What does it mean when it says ready to serve? Meaning it is cooked and is ready to serve straight out of packaging. But I suggest reheating it para mas lumabas ang flavor. And also reheating it with glaze gives it more character. Always let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing so that the juice of the ham won’t come out.

HACK: You can re use your oven toaster to heat your ham. If ham is too big, cut it in half (upper part vs lower part). When you arrange in on your serving plate, no one will notice! I do that almost every year.

Where to buy Virginia Hams?

Virginia hams are available in their Factory outlets nationwide. Check which outlet is near you: VIRGINIA FOOD website

It is also available in leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide. Compare ham prices by logging at Virginia website: http://www.virginiafood.com.ph/Hams

Celebrate Magical Moments this Christmas at Ever Mall

There is something magical about the Yuletide Season that brings families together and stirs a sense of joy, excitement and hope.

As Christmas draws near, Ever Malls will bring out the best feelings of the holiday at Ever Commonwealth with a wide array of activities and offers that both kids and adults will enjoy.
On top of the list is a giant 40-foot Christmas Trees that towers over the parking grounds of Ever Commonwealth. Families are invited to capture #TheMagicIsHere moments with the Christmas Tree and upload their photos on Instagram for a chance to win one of the five INSTAX to be given out on Christmas Day.

If you love listening to live holiday favorites, let Banda Malabon get you in the festive mood on December 7 with their Christmas symphony. As a highlight, Mikee Quintos and Alden Richards will serenade mall goers on December 1 and December 14, respectively.

Meanwhile, Santa Claus will drop by Ever Commonwealth on December 15 to 21 just before his annual Christmas Eve trip, waiting for you and your family for a seasonal selfie with Father Christmas.

Experience an enchanting Christmas magic show on December 8 at the mall atrium for fun moments with the kids.

Those looking to tick off items from their gift list are also in for a surprise as Ever Malls offer more shopping options. It will unveil a Christmas bazaar to run from December 2 to 7 and a holiday market featuring #WeekendGourmetProject from December 16 to January 5, 2020, bringing greater convenience to shoppers avoiding the holiday rush.

As a treat, each PHP 500 worth of shopping will entitle customers for a chance to win any of the 13 major gifts from Ever Malls, including PHP50,000 worth of Ever Gift Certificate, PHP50,000 worth of Home Appliances and 40” Smart TV. Promo runs from November 16, 2019 to January 5, 2020.

Ever Malls invites everyone to visit Ever Commonwealth and make #EVERdayHappyday this magical Yuletide Season! For more details and updates, like and visit EVER Malls’ FB page (EVER-Gotesco Malls-Official).