Do you have a passion?

by Filipina Expat // March 12, 2016 // No Comments

I have always felt jealous of people who talk about their passion. May it be passion for dancing or motorbike or baking. Anything that keeps them going. I have a former boss who dances tango and is passionate about it.... Continue reading →

Packing light with kids

by Filipina Expat // March 12, 2016 // 1 Comment

If you know me personally, you know that travelling light is something that I’m not very good at. A one-night stay in a hotel means having 1 big luggage, 1 backpack, a laptop bag, kids’ own personal totes that looks more... Continue reading →

Shangri-La Muscat offers Buy 1 Get 1 Free Weekend – exclusive to UAE residents – 11 – 12 March ONLY!

by Filipina Expat // March 7, 2016 // No Comments

Few days to go! Shangri-La Muscat offers Buy 1 Get 1 Free Weekend – exclusive to UAE residents – 11 – 12 March ONLY! Escape for the perfect weekend getaway where, for one weekend only, EVERYTHING is BUY 1 GET... Continue reading →

Cirque Le Noir set to thrill the UAE

by Filipina Expat // March 7, 2016 // No Comments

Tape Events, the premier event management company in the GCC, announced today a unique theatrical experience, Cirque Le Noir, is on its way to the region. The sold-out world tour cirque will be performing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for... Continue reading →

Finding the right school

by Filipina Expat // March 5, 2016 // 5 Comments

In the Philippines, as long as you have the money, you can basically enroll your child in any school of your choice. Ok, maybe not 100% true, but most of the time. You don’t need to worry being put on... Continue reading →

Remembering Dad

by Filipina Expat // March 1, 2016 // 3 Comments

It’s past 3 am and I was woken up by a bad dream. I’m thinking of happy thoughts so I can go back to sleep. One of my happy thoughts is my dad who is in heaven now. But thinking about... Continue reading →

Al Bahou Family Brunch

by Filipina Expat // February 25, 2016 // 4 Comments

Warning: Don’t read this post if you’re hungry! I’ve prowled online for like two weeks before finding Al Bahou Family Brunch in Moevenpick IBN Battuta Gate. With so many buffet brunches vying for our attention, it easy to get confused... Continue reading →

Softouch Spa – Kempinski Mall of the Emirates

by Filipina Expat // February 15, 2016 // No Comments

I was gifted a voucher at Softouch Spa in Kempinski Mall of the Emirates by my company after organizing a successful conference. And it didn’t take long until I find the time to use it. My body was aching all... Continue reading →

Dubai Expat Kids

by Filipina Expat // February 13, 2016 // 14 Comments

After reading Life with Baby Kicks’ blog post about kids growing up in Dubai, I thought I will share my own musings raising my children especially my son who is now 9 years old. Cole makes me laugh, cringe and most... Continue reading →

Bikes n Bites – BoxPark

by Filipina Expat // January 22, 2016 // No Comments

Bikes n Bites – BoxPark Have you been to Boxpark? After visiting St. Mary’s church on Christmas Day, I dragged the whole gang to BoxPark in Al Wasl Road for late lunch. This new ‘pop-up’ mall is made of shipping... Continue reading →