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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

HYU Korean Restaurant – Dubai

by Filipina Expat // January 16, 2016 // 3 Comments

HYU Korean Restaurant – Dubai I asked my son where he wanted to have lunch on his birthday and he was confused between Chili’s and Hyu Korean restaurant. Chili’s because he loves their kid’s mac n’ cheese and the kid’s... Continue reading →

2015 Reflections

by Filipina Expat // December 31, 2015 // No Comments

2015 Reflections Today is the last day of 2015. Few more hours to go and we will be welcoming The Year of The Monkey. If you are feeling nostalgic and wonder how the year went by, you may want to... Continue reading →

The benefits of toy blocks and construction toys

by Filipina Expat // December 28, 2015 // No Comments

The benefits of toy blocks and construction toys My son wrote to Santa that he wanted Trash Pack, Jurassic World dinosaur toy and Lego Ninjago for Christmas. I know that he will receive the first two from his uncle and aunt so I’m... Continue reading →