This year, I took the kids again to the Philippines so they can spend the rest of their summer vacation (2 months!) after our 10 days vacation in Japan. We started to let them stay with my parents starting from last year because they're better off there than being cooped up indoors in Dubai during … Continue reading Swimming with the whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu
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Back at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
On my travels, visiting different cities, there are cities where I can say, "I can definitely live here!" and cities where I can say otherwise. One of those cities that's so difficult to like is sadly, my own birth country's capital of Manila. And this situation hasn't changed much when I was in the city … Continue reading Back at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
The most common question expats get
Another year is about to start so we get the most generic of questions from family and friends back home, "You're still there?" We're about to welcome another year in Dubai. Didn't we come here and intend to stay for a few years? You know, just to test the waters? (As of this writing, it's our … Continue reading The most common question expats get
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
A Travel Guide to Bohol Island, Philippines
After our trip to Camiguin island last year, my siblings and I vowed, we would explore the other islands of the Philippines, one at a time or at least one island every time we meet up for homecoming, each year. We are six siblings, with FIVE living abroad and having different vacation times as per … Continue reading A Travel Guide to Bohol Island, Philippines
Surviving Cebu Pacific: Philippines’ budget airline
I just got back from a 9 hour flight using Cebu Pacific's international flight from Manila to Dubai. I've heard horror stories from scorned customers and terrible reviews but while searching for options for my route, the inarguably cheaper fare always come back to me like an annoying pop-up ad. It's my first time using this … Continue reading Surviving Cebu Pacific: Philippines’ budget airline
Things to see in Camiguin island, Philippines (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of our travel experience in Camiguin island in the Philippines. You can read about Part 1 here. We left our accommodation at Villa Paraiso in Mambajao and moved closer to the pick up point where boats depart for White Island. We did not have any prior reservations for our next inn … Continue reading Things to see in Camiguin island, Philippines (Part 2)
Things to see in Camiguin island, Philippines (Part 1)
Camiguin island is such a small island that one full day is enough to see it all. But of course if you have the luxury of time, it's always good to take it slow and bask in the island's natural beauty in a slower pace. I would have loved to stay longer (we were there … Continue reading Things to see in Camiguin island, Philippines (Part 1)
A travel guide to Camiguin island, Philippines
One of the highlights of my recent vacation to the Philippines is finally stepping on Camiguin island! I finally decided I should go to Camiguin because I would want to look at pics of this wonderful island in Google images and blogs of the lucky people who had been there and point, "I've been there … Continue reading A travel guide to Camiguin island, Philippines
Finding Backroads 