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  10 Common Misconceptions About Dubai

  Posted 9 months ago

  In this era, when everything is a Google search away, it baffles me that there are people who see or think of Dubai differently. Some hesitate about ...

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  #BreakfastDate at The Hamptons Cafe

  Posted 9 months ago

  Rose croissant – I have to admit that that was the driving force that finally prompted us to visit The Hamptons Café. There was a time ...

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  KimChikin: Korean Fried Chicken and More

  Posted 9 months ago

  We recently had a weeklong Korean craze going on in our little home. It started when we saw the much-hyped film, Train to Busan. Two days after, I ...

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  Bucket List Ticked Off: Fired a Gun at Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club

  Posted 10 months ago

  One of my fave things to do growing up is looking at my parents’ old photographs. Aside from my father’s travels (I inherited his travel ...

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  Last Exit: A Food Truck Park Where Dubai Meets Abu Dhabi

  Posted 10 months ago

  Last month, on our way from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, we spotted a place with fancy light poles. It’s quite an unusual sight in the area ...

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  Essential London for First Timers

  Posted 10 months ago

  London is a big city so packed with history and culture that a week in town won’t even make you scratch the surface. We found travel planning ...

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  Little Manila: A Slice of Home in Deira

  Posted 10 months ago

  With the amount of Filipinos residing in Dubai, there’s no surprise with the growing number of Pinoy restaurants in the emirate. Late last ...

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  Wedding Planning Away From Home: Tips for OFW Brides & Grooms

  Posted 10 months ago

  Another wave of engaged couples has been popping in my feed lately. It is indeed my generation’s settling season! It’s kind of nostalgic ...

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  #BreakfastDate at Paper Fig Desserts in Sharjah

  Posted 11 months ago

  We’re keen to explore our neighbor Sharjah these days and what better way to start than a hearty breakfast in one of the emirate’s sought ...

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  London Food Trip: Where to Eat According to Me

  Posted 11 months ago

  On our first visit to London, it broke my heart (and pocket) as we barely got our money’s worth for the quality of food we’re ...

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