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 →

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 →

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 →

Bentoya Dubai

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

Bentoya has been in Dubai for at least a decade now so you must have visited this place before but for those who haven’t this is for you. I’ve dined several times in their Jebel Ali branch (inside JAFZA) when... Continue reading →

Doc Gelo’s 10th year blogging anniversary

by Filipina Expat // May 22, 2017 // 4 Comments

I was invited by Doc Gelo on his 10th blogging anniversary dinner sponsored by Lemongrass. If you don’t know Doctor Angelo Santos, do yourself a favor and follow his adventures on Instagram here. The first media event I attended was... Continue reading →

From an Overseas Filipino: 10 Lessons I Learned From Becoming A Self-Made Millionaire

by Filipina Expat // May 16, 2017 // No Comments

This is not a brag post. I am not here to enumerate the things I acquire or tell you how much money I have. I am writing this post to let others know my way of thinking that helped me... Continue reading →

Holiday plans

by Filipina Expat // May 7, 2017 // 1 Comment

I am bored this past few days at work and although I am totally fine with it (means I am not stressed out), my mind wanders a lot. Planning activities for our Hong Kong trip in July seems to be too... Continue reading →

Random thoughts 2

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

I’m into some kind of a diet and this is how it goes Drink 1 glass of water early morning, just before you take anything Have coffee or juice for breakfast Drinks lots of water (think 2-3 liters per day)... Continue reading →