W Dubai Al Habtoor City

by Filipina Expat // August 5, 2017 // No Comments

I would like to say that the reason I booked our hotel stay is to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. But the truth is I reserved a room way before we went to Philippines/Hong Kong because I know that I... Continue reading →

Word connoisseur

by Filipina Expat // May 31, 2017 // No Comments

When I first came to Dubai, I thought I’m a word connoisseur (is there such a term?) Since I love to read, I got exposed to different words and though I don’t use them often, I have fair grasp of their... Continue reading →

Tong Ren Tang Dubai

by Filipina Expat // May 30, 2017 // No Comments

I told Gibson last week that I have vouchers from Air Miles and we can dine in any of the restaurants in Le Meridien Dubai. We really enjoyed Yalumba’s Thursday buffet last January so it’s time to revisit them. But I don’t want... 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 →

Eating Habits to Follow During Ramadan

by Filipina Expat // May 24, 2017 // No Comments

I don’t fast during Ramadan but this article I received from Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi is really useful so I’m sharing it with you. Suhoor and Iftar food: To Eat or Not to Eat Eating Habits to Follow During... Continue reading →

Upgrade to Emirates Business Class

by Filipina Expat // March 3, 2017 // No Comments

A few days before our flight, Gibson and I received a mail from Emirates notifying us that we can check-in. Mentioned on the same mail is an offer to be upgraded for AED 1800 per person for one way. I... Continue reading →

Simplified Yema Cake

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

I’m not the type who complicates life. If there’s a simplified version of things then I’ll sure do it. There’s a term called “labor of love” where you put your heart, time and energy in doing something that you can... Continue reading →

Global Village is now open!

by Filipina Expat // November 2, 2016 // No Comments

Actually, it opened yesterday but I forgot to post it 😊 Last time we went there was December of last year and I recall being pleasantly surprised that it was bigger and better compared to 2 years ago when I last... 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 →

Trick-or-Treating at Dubai’s favourite aqua park for little ones

by Filipina Expat // October 17, 2016 // No Comments

Take your kids ‘Trick-or-Treating’ at Dubai’s favourite aqua park for little ones Featuring spooky fire shows and thriller dance moves, Head over to Splash ‘n’ Party for a truly ‘spooktacular’ Halloween party Splash ‘n’ Party, Dubai’s newest, coolest and most... Continue reading →