Al Hamra Residence & Village – Ras Al Khaimah

by Filipina Expat // June 7, 2017 // No Comments

In a month’s time, the family will go for our annual trip to the Philippines yet it’s not soon enough and I just want to take a break. I sent some hotel deals to Gibson but he didn’t reply. When... Continue reading →

Cole’s 10th Birthday Celebration at Aquaventure Waterpark

by Filipina Expat // May 28, 2017 // No Comments

This post is 5 months late but as they said better late than never! My kids are not excited having their own birthday parties. They prefer simple lunch or dinner and then receive birthday gifts. That’s it. Big factor on... Continue reading →

Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City

by Filipina Expat // May 26, 2017 // No Comments

I have so many things on my draft folder and let me try to finish and post them one at a time. Today, let me share with you our experience at Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City. Our family loves staying in... Continue reading →

Biel’s 5th birthday

by Filipina Expat // April 19, 2017 // No Comments

I’m not very fond of arranging parties. I prefer sit-down dinners and just chat with handful of guests. So I never really had big birthday celebrations for my kids (bad mum!) But of course I want to make sure they will... Continue reading →

A trip to the hospital

by Filipina Expat // January 25, 2017 // No Comments

This is a kind of trip that I don’t want to do at all. I don’t like hospitals and I’m not fond of doctors. Don’t get me wrong, I admire what they do. But seeing them means something is wrong... Continue reading →

One fine Friday 2

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

It’s another Friday in Dubai, another weekend and a good opportunity to finally enjoy the weather. Tita Tess is flying back to the Philippines that night after almost 6 months of being a tourist. What better way to celebrate but... Continue reading →

How’s life?

by Filipina Expat // October 14, 2016 // No Comments

How’s life my friends? I hope your having a fab weekend. I usually go through my phone’s photos during weekend to delete 3/4th of nonsense shots I took that week. You know, that 14 food shots of one dish or the... Continue reading →

Love affair with books

by Filipina Expat // September 25, 2016 // No Comments

I LOVE READING. Caps lock for intensity… I have a longtime love affair with books. My earliest memories of childhood always includes reading and books. I’m not choosy. Week old newspapers, bulky encyclopedias, nursery books (even during my teen years) and... Continue reading →

Planning for a Hong Kong trip

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

My siblings and I are planning to go to Hong Kong next year. I’ve booked the hotel (early bird catches the worm), and start researching for activities that we can do. We will be a big group as we’re inviting... Continue reading →

If there’s a will, there’s a way – The bento lunch box idea

by Filipina Expat // September 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

I think moms in general always feel guilty for a variety of reasons. The feeling that they fail their children one way or the other. It’s specially true for working moms. Personally, I always wish I have enough time. Time to help... Continue reading →