Thoughts about Ramadan

by Filipina Expat // June 20, 2016 // No Comments

How’s everyone? Ramadan started a few weeks ago and for OFWs in UAE that means shortened working hours which is one of the reasons I always look forward to this occasion. When I first came in 2005, Ramadan started in October. I... Continue reading →

Damaged passport

by Filipina Expat // June 9, 2016 // 27 Comments

This was originally posted on my other blog which I am not updating anymore. I decided to repost it here. This happened last March 2015, just less than 3 weeks before our scheduled flight to Italy for holidays. I added more info... Continue reading →

Let’s talk about Duterte…

by Filipina Expat // June 2, 2016 // 1 Comment

There are Filipinos who are very pro-Duterte and will defend and fight for the President no matter what, even if he says the stupidest thing. And there are also some Filipinos who are so anti-Duterte that they would put malicious context... Continue reading →

How to achieve your financial goal?

by Filipina Expat // May 18, 2016 // 1 Comment

If you don’t know, I have another blog where I write about positivity and personal finance. I started that blog a few months before I even launched Filipina Expat and I am contemplating now of shutting it down. I didn’t... Continue reading →

On a visit visa – 11 years ago

by Filipina Expat // April 30, 2016 // 5 Comments

I realized that I just celebrated my 11 years of being in UAE this month and I can’t help but to reminisce. Continue reading →

Until when do you want to stay in Dubai?

by Filipina Expat // April 8, 2016 // 3 Comments

I’m taking a break from my travel posts because I’m itching to let this out. After coming back from our short holiday, I am again on reflection mode (hubby calls it senti mode but reflection mode sounds more mature and intelligent 🙂... Continue reading →

Why a European holiday is a great idea while you are in Dubai

by Filipina Expat // April 4, 2016 // 4 Comments

Why a European holiday is a great idea while you are in Dubai Don’t be fooled. I also have the weirdo poses while there Before I continue our Austria-Italy trip (you can read the Vienna adventures here, and the Venice... Continue reading →

The Aldub Fever

by Filipina Expat // September 22, 2015 // No Comments

The Albub Fever Ok, before you hail me as the president of Aldub fan club in the UAE, I’ll be honest. I only watch the Kalyeserye episodes every Saturday (and even sometimes miss it) because A.) I don’t have the... Continue reading →

Be a World Vision Sponsor

by Filipina Expat // September 21, 2015 // No Comments

Be a World Vision Sponsor I learned about World Vision from a previous colleague. She just mentioned that she’s sponsoring a child and from there I made my own research. World Vision is a humanitarian organization with presence all over... Continue reading →

Filipino Food Dining Etiquette

by Filipina Expat // September 16, 2015 // 1 Comment

Gourmet Society has sent me their infographic primer about Filipino Food Dining Etiquette. I thought it’s funny and really informative for non-Filipinos on what to expect whenever they dine with our tribe 🙂 Infographics Created by Gourmet Society Philippines Continue reading →