TRAVEL | Backpacking Dubai 2013

A day in Dubai

Dubai is a really nice place to visit simply because the transportation system in this Arab emirate is highly developed among all other Arab countries. The subway runs through the most important parts of the city. Taxis are cheap and drivers are knowledgeable of the destination. The only thing that a backpacker should get wary of are prices of shopping items. They don't come cheap. So better save up a little more when you intend to do some spending. Food though is reasonable.

TRAVEL | Pinoy Guide in Dubai Backpacking

One of the many perks of working in the GCC is that you can travel to nearby countries during your free days. Just a couple of weeks ago, I decided to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi for a short trip. For the benefit of those backpackers who are also interested to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, here are some travel tips I can give you. As a backpacker, I think that some of the most important skills that you should learn is how to be- insensitive, patient and understanding. Once you've mastered this, nothing can get in your way even the most pathetic people in the whole universe can't bring you down.

LIFESTYLE | Lea Salonga at Marie's Crisis Piano Bar at NYC - "On My Own" & "A Whole New World"

Lea Salonga at Marie's Crisis Piano Bar at NYC - "On My Own" & "A Whole New World"

I have always been a fan of Lea Salonga ever since I was a kid. She's one of the few Filipino singers who's timely, relevant and classy. And her voice remains the same through the years. Some of her unforgettable songs were "A Whole New World" (Aladdin), "On My Own" (Les Miserables), "Reflection" (Mulan), and many more from the Musicals.

MOVIE REVIEW | Hunger Games : Catching Fire

Hunger Games : Catching Fire

I just want to make this very quick. I must say that I expected more from the sequel and was disappointed that the movie failed to deliver.

EVENT | A Plea to Help the Philippines

A Plea to Help the Philippines

At times like this, when my country the Philippines is in grave trouble, I know that all acts of kindness will be very much helpful. I am going to devote my blog in order to raise awareness on what's happening to my country so that more and more people can extend hands and give whatever they can. We as a nation cannot depend on the government anymore because politicians are caught in limbo, clueless on what to do on crisis like this. And days have gone by without any much progress. Truth hurts but the government is pretty useless at the moment. So I urge everyone, all netizens of the world to please help us. Many lives have been lost and we just want to save the survivors.

LIFESTYLE | Ariella Arida's Good Angles

Ariella Arida's Good Angles

In retrospect, Ariella has good photo angles which are simply fitting for a Miss Universe. I just felt that the MU photographer has deliberately sabotaged her photos and made her look so manly. 

TRAVEL | Bandar Khayran, Oman

Bandar Khayran, Oman

This weekend, we decided to leave the city and stay overnight at the beach. I had no idea where we were going. All I knew was that it was going to be a 45-hour drive. I said yes, why not. It was night and the path was unknown to me. After passing Qantab, I was clueless as to where we were heading.