Lita Domingo, a story of perseverance
Filipino resilience has been some of the common staples for news and bloggers alike during times of crisis and calamity. We see stories of...
Traveling in and out of Dubai just got smarter with facial recognition
Have you ever watched sci-fi movies before and thought to yourself that some scenes just can't happen in real life? If you did, then...
Instagrammable spots in Dubai and other emirates
The UAE has one of the world's coolest and best winters. Again, that's coolest; not coldest. This is because unlike other countries, the UAE's...
Humanity deserves to burn
This might seem extreme to some. For my readers and followers, it might seem uncharacteristic of me, if not borderline extremist. I might sound...
Life lessons from photography
I only started pursuing photography earnestly as a hobby around 7 to 8 months ago. Bought my camera around December of last year, a...
Fireworks at The Pointe
Dubai is very well-known for kicking things off with a BANG! This year is no different as fireworks at The Pointe in Palm Jumeirah...
UAE residents outside of the country may return starting June 1
The halt on international travel in the UAE due to COVID 19 left many UAE residents outside of the country unable to return to...
Dubai reopens- welcome to the new normal
Dubai is set to re-open on May 27 with 50% of the workforce now allowed within the premises. Unrestricted movement is from 6 AM...
When life throws you lemons…
Kim Chiu could have sulked and cried her eyes out from all the bashing but instead made a killing by creating a hit single. Don't get me wrong. I'm not a fan of Kim or any Filipino celebrity for that matter. But I do admire her resilience and ingenuity. Instead of letting the bashing bury her, she used all the proverbial stones thrown at her to get out of the hole she got herself into. She learned, she adapted, and she did not only survived, but she also thrived!
When people copy content on social media…
Even before social media, intellectually lazy people have been plagiarizing other people's work already. Some do it with a bit of subtlety, others are...
List of licensed charities in the UAE where you can give your donations
As discussed in my previous blog, a person or group of people can donate to charities in the UAE. You can even organize fundraisers and donation drives, but you have to observe the law in doing so. If you are unable to register your own charity, you may also opt to donate through licensed charities in the UAE. This is not an exhaustive list, but it should give you some options should you wish to donate especially during these times.
Is it illegal to conduct fundraising activities in the UAE?
Some UAE residents landed themselves in hot water recently after soliciting donations for fire victims in Sharjah. An apartment building went up in flames...
The world should learn from the UAE in handling the COVID-19 crisis
A lot of countries are struggling right now to contain COVID-19. Some cities have completely shut down, while the others are really struggling. Many...
What is COVID-19 teaching us about money?
The current COVID-19 pandemic has literally put the entire world on its knees. Even the super economies felt its devastating effects. Millions of jobs...
The stock market is on SALE. Should I buy?
It's not surprising to hear financial advisors say that you should not be afraid when the market is on a downtrend or bearish. That's...
With what’s going on in the world, is it still a good time to invest?
Coronavirus outbreak, regional tensions in Asia and the Middle East. Rumors of recessions and market meltdowns. With all these happening, is it still a good time to invest?
Astrophotography and camping at Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
It started with one simple invitation. "Bro, we're going camping in a few weeks. Wanna join us?" That was a no-brainer. I said, yes. I got even more excited when they told me it was going to be in Ras Al Khaimah. I've been wanting to do some astrophotography and camping in the UAE for some time now. So when the opportunity came, I simply couldn't let it pass.
Careem launches a new service in Dubai, Careem BIKE.
Careem launches new service in Dubai. Introducing, Careem Bike. You might have noticed those green bike racks that suddenly popped-up in your area recently. They used to be empty but are now full of green bikes.
Desert pre-wedding photoshoot in Maleha Desert, Sharjah
A couple of weeks back, I received a message on FB Messenger from a friend of mine. She was getting married the following week. Pre-wedding photos were not part of their plan, but she asked me anyway if I would be willing to practice my skills with them. Naturally, I said yes. Since I'm just a beginner in photography I would gladly welcome any opportunity to hone my craft. This was going to be my first ever desert pre-wedding photoshoot project and my wedding present for them.
Capturing the night beauty of Dubai skyline from a good vantage point
Whenever I'm in a pensive mood, I would go for a walk and sit on a bench on an adjacent lot next to Spinney's in Karama. From there, I would admire the view of Dubai's skyline. Looking at the city lights at night. Wondering what it feels like to be at the top. The breathtaking views of Dubai right before my very eyes.
