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Camping essentials you need to pack

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:34:46 +0000

UK camping will be on the agenda for people of many ages in 2012.

A crucial part of every camping trip is deciding what to pack and what to leave behind when the time comes to bid farewell to creature comforts and head out into the great outdoors.

Packing the right accessories is important so read on for camping essentials you should take with you.

There are plenty of useful online resources that’ll also no doubt prove useful so be sure to do plenty of research, for example visit pitchup.com for more details on camping offers and destination guides.

Multiple layers of clothing. You’re likely to encounter sudden changes in temperature so pack plenty of layers of clothing so you can be ready for every eventuality.
First-aid kit. Take a few first-aid essentials (plasters, bandage, antiseptic cream, any prescription medication etc) just in case.
Torch and batteries.
Ground mat. Make that hard floor as comfortable as possible when the time comes to get some shut eye.
Pillow and sleeping bag.
Mallet.
Wellies and waterproof jacket.
Snacks. Pack plenty of non-perishable foodstuffs to keep hunger at bay.
Water. Hydration is crucial so buy a big refillable water container.
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Babywipes. For a quick and easy way to clean your hands.
Sun lotion, after sun and insect repellent. Deter creepy crawlies and protect against the sun’s harmful ray.
Durable crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
Cooking stove and a refill gas cylinder.
Washing-up liquid and washing-up bowl.
Tin/bottle opener. You don’t want to be left unable to open that can of beans or nice bottle of beer after a long day.
Folding chairs.
Matches.
Toilet/kitchen roll.
Travel-size toiletries and towel.
Sunglasses and hat.
Bin bags.

Adobo: A delicious Philippine cuisine

Kultura Writer — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:33:47 +0000

We Filipinos are normally food lovers. We love cooking and Adobo is undoubtedly one of our main dish favorites. Adobo can be Pork adobo, fish, vegetable, or Chicken adobo. Adobo is a dish cooked in vinegar and garlic. Ingredients in cooking adobo include oil, soy sauce, sugar, onion, laurel leaf, and sugar. Deliciously cooked adobo is golden brown and taste great. The name Adobo was taken from the Spanish method of preserving foods, which means seasoning or marinade. With its mouth-watering taste, Filipinos served adobo in their daily meals as well as during special occasions like feasts, birthdays, weddings, and the like.

Dr. Jose P. Rizal: the Philippine’s national hero

Kultura Writer — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:46:01 +0000

The Philippines has numerous heroes but Dr. Jose P. Rizal was the one hailed as the country’s national hero. Born in Calamba, Laguna, Rizal is a Chinese Filipino and is the seventh of the eleven children in the family. The family of Rizal is wealthy enough to send him to Ateneo Municipal de Manila taking Bachelor of Arts and later at the University of Santo Tomas to take Medicine and Philosophy and Letters. Rizal has two famous novels, the Noli me Tangere and the El filibusterismo, which are both introduced to Filipino students in their University days. To credit his works to the country, you can find the Monument of Rizal at the Rizal Park also known as the Luneta Park.

Places to visit when in Manila, Philippines

Kultura Writer — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:57:05 +0000

Manila City is the capital city of the Philippines. Visitors, travelers, and tourists will surely enjoy their visit to the city if they get the chance to visit many of the Manila’s historic places, and nearby parks and entertainment district.

Rizal Park (Luneta Park) – visting manila will never be complete without visiting the Luneta Park. Even locals are fond of visiting this renowned recreational park of Manila. The park is open for everyone and restaurants are just around the corner to serve you when you get hungry. The Philippine’s National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal’s monument is the biggest attraction of the said park. Today, it already has the musical fountain that catches every visitors attention especially at night.

Malate – when the sun sets, head to Manila’s red light district, Malate. Bars and restaurants are all around the corners so you can drink and party all night with your co-tourists and local bar goers.

Intramuros – if you are into historic structures, then you must not forget to visit Intramuros. In this part of Manila you will see building built in the 60s but are still preserved. The Manila Cathedral is also located in this part of Manila, which is another amazing historic structure that Manila City has.

Chinatown – Chinese or not, you sure love Chinese deli, products and more. Then visiting the Chinatown in Binondo would probably be your next destination.

Philippine tradition in the observance of the Lenten season

Kultura Writer — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:43:06 +0000

Visita Iglesia is one of the activities Filipinos do in the observance of the Lenten season, wherein pilgrims will visit seven churches on Maundy Thursday. Others will visit fourteen churches representing the fourteen station of the cross. In other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces, there were re-enactment of the station of the cross and they call it the Via Crucis. Re-enactors even have themselves nailed on the cross, as they believe that doing so will keep them closer to GOD. In Marinduque, they have the Moriones festival held. They have the Morions portraying as Roman soldiers whipping Christ while heading Golgotha.

Santacruzan or Flores de Mayo: a celebration to honor the Virgin Mary

Kultura Writer — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:40:01 +0000

When it comes to religious activities, the Philippines has various religious activities done in a year. When the Month of May comes, Flores de Mayo or Santacruzan is celebrated. In some part of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces, children will be attending a daily bible study in their respective Chapels with baskets full of flowers to be offered to the Virgin Mary at the end of the day. And the end of the month, a Santacruzan will be held. It is a religious beauty pageant that portray Queen Helena’s finding of the Cross. Beautiful ladies come out to join the event and even celebrities do.

Simbang Gabi: A nine-day ritual in celebrating Christmas in the Philippines

Kultura Writer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:06:04 +0000

When the calendar hits the 16th of December, it is already an indication that the celebration of Christmas has already started in the Philippines. Roman Catholic will start to hear dawn masses “Simbang Gabi” starting this day for 9 mornings, wherein the last day of Simbang Gabi will be on the 24th. Many of the Filipinos who are Roman Catholics believe that completing the 9 mornings is equivalent to a wish come true. Included in the dawn masses are known Filipino delicacies like Puto Bumbong matched with a hot chocolate drink, which are sold in churchyards. Churchgoers buy this food after mass and have their breakfast together.

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Slide Scanners are the Photographer's new best friend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:10:21 +0000

I recently found out that for serious Photographers a 35mm Slide Scanner is one of the best tools he should invest in. Why? Well because this device bridges the gap between 20th and the 21st Century with regards to photography technologies. So what’s so special about this scanner is that it scans 35mm slides and film negatives. In other words, you can digitalize your old films.

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