Today’s blog is of utmost importance :) Shoeholics, raise your hands in the air! Who would forget Carrie Bradshaw and her Manolo’s and of course, our very own Imelda and her 3000+ collection.
Before you start thinking that I’m veering away from what this blog is all about. Hear me out first.
If you’re into ‘tsinelas’ (flip flops / sandals), there’s no place like Liliw. This town in Laguna is known as the ‘Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines’. For those who haven’t been to this part of the country, Liliw is 3-4 hours drive from Manila.
Gat Tayaw founded the town of Liliw in 1571. History tells us that the name was taken after a beautiful bird who sang ‘liw, liw, liw’ on top of a bamboo pole.
Liliw residents up to this day, handcraft each and every tsinelas. Aside from leather, they also use indigenous materials such as abaca and raffia. I’m sure the city denizens are wondering why they have to go all the way to Liliw to purchase a tsinelas – well… it costs a quarter of what you normally pay in the mall or Greenhills! Ooopss.. there goes my secret shopping destination out in the open!
Aside from shopping, isn’t it pure bliss to drive and experience simple living in the province (at least for a day). Beats going to the mall and be exposed to horrendous pollution. Besides, the travel time will serve as a good bonding time with girlfriends (which I did) and family alike.
For those who are afraid to starve in a faraway place, fear not my friend because for such a small town, Liliw boasts of a must stop place to have your fill of Italian / Western food. Hey, even this famous blogger had been there.
So the next time you plan to get out of the city, Liliw is an alternative place to go.
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