I don't know how many times I've apologized for the lack of updates on this blog so I'm not going to do it now because I can't promise to be consistent in writing with all the things currently going on in my life. But if you are reading this, thank you for still being here. … Continue reading Why we left Dubai
Family
Lapita Hotel’s daycation brunch: why it’s perfect for families
Before I continue to write about my huge backlog i.e., blog posts about our travels last summer, let's take a break and see what we've been up to lately. I can't believe it's November already. Wasn't it just yesterday when the new year rung in? It's scary how fast time flies. One more month and … Continue reading Lapita Hotel’s daycation brunch: why it’s perfect for families
Visiting Japan’s small town charm
I've been thinking a lot about Japan lately. I blame my husband - we have been watching Japanese news on the TV almost every night at bed time. Everything sounds and feels familiar once again. I blame my mother in law who, right now got addicted to sending Japanese foodstuff lately. Or this is just plain … Continue reading Visiting Japan’s small town charm
Beach time at Ajman
The United Arab Emirates is composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah - all of which have coastlines. We've been to the beaches of all the Emirates except one, in Ajman. Ajman is the emirate just 30 minutes drive away from where we live so … Continue reading Beach time at Ajman
Staying home for Eid Al Adha 2016
Hello. Do you have friends in the UAE on Facebook posting their out of town trips lately? I'm seeing a lot of people on my timeline either in Barcelona, somewhere in Europe, New York or Maldives. Or even to the mountains of Hatta and the beaches of Jumeirah. There's no traffic on the roads which means … Continue reading Staying home for Eid Al Adha 2016
Bohol Countryside Tour in one day
After our tour of Panglao island and our wonderful time at one of Bohol's finest resorts, The Bellevue Bohol, next up on our itinerary is the not to be missed "countryside tour" of the island. We moved to Bohol island's capital city of Tagbilaran after checking out from our Panglao island accommodation, staying at a … Continue reading Bohol Countryside Tour in one day
What to see in Panglao island, Philippines
Despite the months of July and August being the rainy months in the Philippines, the kids and I traveled to see my family again. This year, my parents celebrate forty years of being married to each other so I thought it was a great reason to convince them to get out of the house. These two … Continue reading What to see in Panglao island, Philippines
Prague in May
Prague is...a very charming and beautiful city. It's so easy to fall in love with it, I know because I am in love with it. One of the best things to do while in the city is to simply wander around. The city is very easy to navigate and most of the interesting spots are … Continue reading Prague in May
Potty Training could send me to therapy
At the home front, we're into this un-glorious phase of POTTY TRAINING. And it is not going so well. I'm telling myself over and over again, "It may take time but it won't last forever." I pride myself for having the bigger bucket of patience in between my husband and I. I can bear difficult … Continue reading Potty Training could send me to therapy
We’re nine years in Dubai
The above photo was taken exactly NINE years ago, today. It was the morning after we landed in Dubai from a long flight from Japan (my camera even still showed Japan time). Our daughter Pristine had just turned 3 years old and I just started working at my current company. We moved to Dubai without any … Continue reading We’re nine years in Dubai
Finding Backroads 