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A Guide to Visit Jeddah

My 5th month of living here in Jeddah and so far, I’d been to some places and attractions that are located in the city. Honestly, there is still more to see but I will be sharing only the few places that I went to. This post can also be a guide to those who are new to the country and if you are planning to visit Jeddah, just keep reading. Corniche – I am lucky enough that the hotel where I work…

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A heart that yearns

You caress my soul with the words you utter,As it fills my heart with great joy.The distinct tone of your voice is the only sound I wish to hear.As I woke up, you were the first thing that crossed my mind.When I fall asleep, your presence lingers in my dreams.Not a day goes by that I stop thinking of you.But knowing that you were nowhere to be found,The thought of your being still remains a…

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A Fisherman's Tale: Whispers of the Rare Fish

In a small town at Port Wellington, lives a fisherman named Gabriel, short for Gab. He had dreams for himself and hoped that one day he would give his family the prosperous life that they all deserved. He has a younger brother named Lucas. Lucas is the one who stays more often at their house and takes care of their parents. Linda and Ronald were both in their 70s. The two brothers decided that…

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My first month as an expat in Saudi Arabia

It has been a month and a couple of days since I first arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. When I first arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, I was already greeted with a bit of disappointment and regret. I can still picture out how convenient it was back then when I first arrived in the United Arab Emirates compared to Saudi Arabia. Despite my sentiments, I choose to…

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Feeling lost and alone

Times like these, I just want to embrace sadness. Cry for no apparent reason. Or perhaps, I felt sad because there was no one that I could turn to. When you feel lost in your own world, when everything is all in your head all at once, you even wish to have at least one person that you can share it with. Sadly, no one is there for you. Despite that, you will learn how to be a coach for yourself.…

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Lessons after a Setback

My journey back home in the Philippines was not how I pictured it. But looking at it now, I will never wish to go back in time and change it. I am who I am today. Take these as my own personal journey towards healing. One can never move forward if something from the past still haunts you. What I mean by that are the things in our life that bring us down or, in the simplest terms, our emotional…

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Instagrammable spots in UAE

The United Arab Emirates is one of the popular destinations for travelers and even for foreign workers who want to experience the Middle Eastern culture. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are the famous Emirates in the country that will surely never fail a tourist when it comes to futuristic places, innovative building infrastructure, and other places worth capturing and activities worth trying. There are…

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A path where the less takes

The path that I am about to take now is not what I used to wish for. I can still remember how I badly wanted to work and explore any country in Europe. I used to say to myself, I will do any job as long as it is in Europe. Some days, I wanted to dream of being an International student, applying to either Canada or Australia. There was also a time when I thought maybe I could also work on a cruise…

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A story to tell about Friendship

It is said that we get to choose our circle of friends. We either meet them at school, work, in a club or from our neighborhood. We run and make connections with them because we share common interests and vibes. As much as we want to keep them by our side for a long time, it is inevitable that the bond and the friendship we have had will change in time. Lucky for some, if they still have their…

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Beautiful Chaos

I simply describe myself; a beautiful chaos. The longer I stare at myself in the mirror, the harder it is to understand myself. But the longer I stare at a random object, the easier it is for me to delve into my creative thoughts  that run carefree from my mind. Like some ideas and random posts which reflect my emotions that I am proud to share and show off. Yet, what you say is a gift, can also…

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Eye-opening experiences of an expat living in Abu Dhabi

We travel to see the beauty of the world. I choose to work overseas to escape and to find my sole purpose. I was 21 years of age when I first landed a job abroad. I took the huge step of moving out of my home country and experiencing what it feels like to be an adult. At an early stage, it was a dream come true. Living outside your comfort zone, going to new places and receiving your salary. I…

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Short staycations in Abu Dhabi

Most of my day off I used to spend them at home binge watching movies in my pajamas and eating take away foods. At least once in a while, I treat myself like spending short trips with friends, colleagues and my sister. I have listed four places that I have visited in Abu Dhabi, you can also add this to your bucket list. Saadiyat Rotana Resorts & Villa is a 5-star hotel that has a vibe of modern…

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One of the World's largest Shopping Malls

There is no doubt, Dubai never fails to amaze me and all the other tourists who visit the place. Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building, and it is connected to Dubai Mall, which gives easy access for tourists to see the view from the top. At the top is the observatory deck on Burj Khalifa and the price starts at 169 AED. For budget-friendly tourists and residents like us, we can still enjoy…

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Padayon Ta

“Padayon nalang ta, Bahala na” this is a Bisaya phrase that means “Keep going, whatever happens, happens” I admit, I am an overthinker. I used work hours to distract myself and not to think about my personal issues in life. However, out of my working hours, I couldn’t stop myself from overthinking about everything, even from my past decisions in life, it still haunts me. I sometimes revisit the…

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The Final Closure

Death can be painful especially if the person who passed away is someone close to you. You were part of my past that I would never forget, sadly I never get the chance to know you nor to see you right after we parted ways. I had to cut ties and connections, a typical solution for someone who wants to move forward in life. I used to believe that I already did, knowing I am already living my life…

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Rest in Paradise

They said, when you get rich that’s the time you can share what you have with other people who are in need. We tend to have that kind of mindset, so was I. I grew up with everything that I needed. My father was able to provide us with the things we need and sometimes the things that we want. We also faced financial problems, as every household as well. I believe everyone has their own version of…

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Life Crisis of being in their Mid-Twenties

Maybe, we just have to get lost once in a while for us to find oneself.

Have you remember your old version? You used to wish and pray to where you are right now and who you are now. That, is an achievement which we never got the chance to recognize and to appreciate. Our plans and dreams it keeps on changing, evolving. We live a life were we keep on chasing something. One day, we wanted to change our career, eventually we made it happen. The next thing, we dream big…