tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40624916142432252592024-03-18T23:58:18.576+04:00Lady & her Sweet EscapesJaunts of a Filipino Expat in Dubai who loves to dress up, dine out and explore places! | Food and Travel Blogger in Dubai | Filipino Blogger in DubaiLady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.comBlogger581125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-69145353907851887292022-08-26T14:55:00.000+04:002022-08-26T14:55:22.786+04:00Long-Distance Gift-giving with Gift Basket Overseas<p style="text-align: justify;">Living away from family and friends can be tough. I have missed a lot of birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. Sadly, I wasn't able to send meaningful gifts, especially for times when a simple message greeting is not enough. I've kept this dilemma for years until I came across <a href="https://www.giftbasketsoverseas.com/" target="_blank">Gift Basket Overseas</a>! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ4JRBAPK567WLPNgNMhbaZK8ZsCBkf5h2GBt7ahW2he92fiUhmYu2BoLw24UtJ2H5oN233OEzk8UwnQ48oKglGER700fOLsYooUe_gJCiTQWugymqhzZsmLviqtvaU0BqiMOrkakAqs4byfKaelxIQmRgJF2cA6pdtatywmm4REpRuuciSWf9hvL/s800/Gifts%20Overseas%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gift Basket Overseas blog" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ4JRBAPK567WLPNgNMhbaZK8ZsCBkf5h2GBt7ahW2he92fiUhmYu2BoLw24UtJ2H5oN233OEzk8UwnQ48oKglGER700fOLsYooUe_gJCiTQWugymqhzZsmLviqtvaU0BqiMOrkakAqs4byfKaelxIQmRgJF2cA6pdtatywmm4REpRuuciSWf9hvL/w640-h336/Gifts%20Overseas%20blog.jpg" title="Gift Basket Overseas blog" width="640"></a></div><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2022/08/giftbasketoverseas.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-89230786982942647832022-07-01T13:01:00.000+04:002022-07-01T13:01:03.079+04:00Revier Hotel: Swiss-style Hotel in Dubai<p>Did you know that you can experience Swiss hospitality in the heart of Dubai?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We were delighted to learn about Revier Hotel. The hotel brand curated in Switzerland recently opened its doors in Business Bay. We felt it would be a unique staycation venue in the UAE, especially now that the weather is getting warmer. So we booked a one-night stay!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwnxB-1PxdxbhjkczRxKDRkRZUCVZRmPkZzip8TCFzXaDFT9f3r_48rOjeoRo6Dnbl6kpgLA7Ed2gxlTGLQ-2oQIV35oum1MRnZ-JdZDFaDEm220aKNKwz43ymTqwpFEnBORukcBikCE8i5nfbV9h_8kSeIwLxWRM0_MSmcveM27XXReTr4PXT2nK/s800/Revier%20Hotel%20Blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Revier Hotel Dubai Blog" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwnxB-1PxdxbhjkczRxKDRkRZUCVZRmPkZzip8TCFzXaDFT9f3r_48rOjeoRo6Dnbl6kpgLA7Ed2gxlTGLQ-2oQIV35oum1MRnZ-JdZDFaDEm220aKNKwz43ymTqwpFEnBORukcBikCE8i5nfbV9h_8kSeIwLxWRM0_MSmcveM27XXReTr4PXT2nK/w640-h336/Revier%20Hotel%20Blog.jpg" title="Revier Hotel Dubai Blog" width="640"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2022/07/revier-hotel-swiss-style-hotel-in-dubai.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-76048717008674178882022-05-12T17:41:00.000+04:002022-05-12T17:41:21.692+04:00Dubai Frame: Visiting the World's Largest Frame<p>We finally visited Dubai Frame last month! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">It took us four years to set foot inside "The World's Largest Picture Frame". We thought adoring the iconic structure from the outside is enough until my parents came over for a vacation and told us that they want to see it up close.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWq5zPMiB4AvngDtQnXs4pEKqo5YWu3l8lfBRRw8h4GWqBI03sIWlIzM7HwAQOKTkuNIqIhVbru0RjDq-1DEqZgJ0bwzCU4oiflTqd-x6LDd-jAQru2Llc07lA7wMLvjqvz3OlLn-SMtrFhZ6TIZKdIWJ38d_sRnNXTfMFas3qjnS8nsHbgTvg8G-C/s800/Dubai%20Frame%20blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dubai Frame blog" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWq5zPMiB4AvngDtQnXs4pEKqo5YWu3l8lfBRRw8h4GWqBI03sIWlIzM7HwAQOKTkuNIqIhVbru0RjDq-1DEqZgJ0bwzCU4oiflTqd-x6LDd-jAQru2Llc07lA7wMLvjqvz3OlLn-SMtrFhZ6TIZKdIWJ38d_sRnNXTfMFas3qjnS8nsHbgTvg8G-C/w640-h336/Dubai%20Frame%20blog.jpg" title="Dubai Frame blog" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2022/05/dubaiframevisit.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-28666667097552446202021-04-16T11:35:00.001+04:002021-04-16T11:35:28.278+04:00Staycation and SBG Weekend Griller at Swissotel Al Ghurair <p style="text-align: justify;">Located in the old district of a dazzling city is a gem of a hotel that offers comfort, convenience, and sweeping views of both old and new structures. With Union Metro Station around the corner and the Dubai Creek only a stone's throw, <b>Swissotel Al Ghurair</b> is considered one of Deira's best hotel accommodations for travelers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">From a Dubai resident's point of view, I see Swissotel Al Ghurair as an ideal spot for special dinners and events for several years. And just recently, I realized how suitable it is for staycations as well! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHje0W1jhGWoas_DlvLjqiGI9Nxow3AnPP9ccnUhycARSP0s2V4IZ9YE50RdKjXhW9NzPg9MUsJ8ObTSPOCKqRWq8B2AMJv0huqHGUTDRF4GYsUzfPsBIbBmG8STGqWV1117D0R7gyHgA/s800/Swissotel+Al+Ghurair+blog+review.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Swissotel Al Ghurair hotel review" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHje0W1jhGWoas_DlvLjqiGI9Nxow3AnPP9ccnUhycARSP0s2V4IZ9YE50RdKjXhW9NzPg9MUsJ8ObTSPOCKqRWq8B2AMJv0huqHGUTDRF4GYsUzfPsBIbBmG8STGqWV1117D0R7gyHgA/w640-h336/Swissotel+Al+Ghurair+blog+review.jpg" title="Swissotel Al Ghurair hotel review" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2021/04/staycation-swissotel-al-ghurair-dubai.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-52259490058133183762020-11-23T11:02:00.000+04:002020-11-23T11:02:00.908+04:00Date Night at Fish Beach Taverna<p style="text-align: justify;">While having a relaxing daycation in Mina Seyahi last week, Ed and I stumbled across a lovely restaurant by the sea. As far as I can remember, I've seen photos of it on Instagram last year, but I never really paid attention as we were too focused on traveling overseas. Little did I know, it is a gem that is definitely worth a visit! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm talking about <b>Fish Beach Taverna</b>!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8u4jsEAyWUw7lbsC3mG1YcsYCxmq6_T3CJWehUu4gqwsjXqFwV12_OQeJWXxCXlWXZXPuIP692_0hoacHdB_5qV_2ihPK9d4vlm1Jmg_ncC-2oTikJDvhkxRQqYgZbEUgwyBlVbDTNOU/s2048/Fish+Taverna+Dubai+Review.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fish Beach Taverna Dubai review" border="0" data-original-height="1075" data-original-width="2048" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8u4jsEAyWUw7lbsC3mG1YcsYCxmq6_T3CJWehUu4gqwsjXqFwV12_OQeJWXxCXlWXZXPuIP692_0hoacHdB_5qV_2ihPK9d4vlm1Jmg_ncC-2oTikJDvhkxRQqYgZbEUgwyBlVbDTNOU/w640-h336/Fish+Taverna+Dubai+Review.jpg" title="Fish Beach Taverna Dubai review" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2020/11/fish-beach-taverna-dubai.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-22418280371017360762020-11-12T10:27:00.003+04:002020-11-12T10:35:51.846+04:00O'Learys Home-Run Brunch: American Friday Brunch with Free Pool Access<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">It has been a while since I had a Friday off. Working on a weekend isn't that bad, but then I miss going to Friday Brunches! You know how brunches are here in the UAE; it's a pretty huge deal! So when I finally got my long-awaited weekend break, Ed and I went to O'Learys in Hilton Dubai Creek for the Home-Run Friday Brunch.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeUklK2nlVMwD3gH9fGi-ZHYBxeB4LhwAZYwRiJCrIAZ79Q1lK-3T8wJMiHLVB7QhxbzG9Ls4VcOLWKaEfi8u3WKhze9EHl6AkLyBHnRSB5DceRoTv_jCplfUSDzgWA3OJRa7hKgEn38/s800/OLearys+Dubai+brunch.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeUklK2nlVMwD3gH9fGi-ZHYBxeB4LhwAZYwRiJCrIAZ79Q1lK-3T8wJMiHLVB7QhxbzG9Ls4VcOLWKaEfi8u3WKhze9EHl6AkLyBHnRSB5DceRoTv_jCplfUSDzgWA3OJRa7hKgEn38/w640-h336/OLearys+Dubai+brunch.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><span></span></b></p><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2020/11/olearys-dubai-friday-brunch.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-46944248490218501162020-10-29T12:03:00.001+04:002020-10-29T12:03:58.602+04:00Decadence Breakfast in Atmosphere Burj Khalifa<p>And just like that, I turned 38! <b>:)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm not a fan of throwing big birthday parties, hence turning a year older during the time of<i> social distancing</i> didn't bother me. But yes, I must admit, I was sad that I couldn't go home to see my parents or at least travel to a new place just like how I spent my birthdays before.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Stuck in Dubai with a full 9-hour shift to render, I searched for a good place to have my birthday breakfast. My work starts at 11:30 AM, so my options are limited as most cafes only open at 10. Then, I saw that <b>Atmosphere in Burj Khalifa </b>has a breakfast voucher on The Entertainer app, and the restaurant opens at 7 AM! <i>Hmmm!</i> Early breakfast at the world's highest restaurant sounded brilliant. And to think it's Buy 1 Get 1 Free... splendid! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwKStT20wQRj4j0nse5pRVLw-lI4ELgP-iqcX-D4Psi1DyO7UDtTaAFUQJ0FPpdMm8l7xMfKsVbSMNo59xzgAJBEzTvc0pklWZJQvtSOJqz1WICWJzlwuaEAQjHLgzRM6i0NH8Af3O-E/s800/Atmosphere+Burj+Khalifa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Atmosphere Burj Khalifa breakfast review" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwKStT20wQRj4j0nse5pRVLw-lI4ELgP-iqcX-D4Psi1DyO7UDtTaAFUQJ0FPpdMm8l7xMfKsVbSMNo59xzgAJBEzTvc0pklWZJQvtSOJqz1WICWJzlwuaEAQjHLgzRM6i0NH8Af3O-E/w640-h336/Atmosphere+Burj+Khalifa.jpg" title="Atmosphere Burj Khalifa breakfast review" width="640"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2020/10/breakfast-atmosphere-burj-khalifa.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-35111970276337188792020-10-27T14:17:00.001+04:002020-10-29T10:27:40.123+04:00A Perfect City Break at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel<p style="text-align: justify;">Now that the world is slowly coping up with the COVID-19 situation - safety protocols have been implemented here and there - Ed and I have also learned to embrace the new norm. Recently, we started to spend more time outdoors for a natural dose of Vitamin D which I believe we are deficient with by now. And being home buddies and couch potatoes for several months, we finally opted to break away from the mundane household routine with hotel staycations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Last week, we spent a night at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel. Freshly reopened and launched with an ALLSAFE label, we were confident that we'll experience a much-needed city break with peace of mind.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRfHhejapE9Rwdircj4NDzL3NPOC4Spy2KaDbL6SEGWtV9V1G8Z0UaawoQ9904spLKuHiPIDEkgQZQUgM1uWn9T08Xbe4PwAIwidVxK_X4yMur-lXeLr_AI2VUrCDu_TQUptrE5WeJRE/s800/Pullman+Dubai+Hotel+Review.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel Review" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRfHhejapE9Rwdircj4NDzL3NPOC4Spy2KaDbL6SEGWtV9V1G8Z0UaawoQ9904spLKuHiPIDEkgQZQUgM1uWn9T08Xbe4PwAIwidVxK_X4yMur-lXeLr_AI2VUrCDu_TQUptrE5WeJRE/w640-h336/Pullman+Dubai+Hotel+Review.jpg" title="Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel Review" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2020/10/pullman-dubai-creek-city-centre-hotel-review.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-62545783227865405212020-10-21T14:18:00.000+04:002020-10-21T14:18:44.400+04:00Seafood Thursdays in Medley at Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel<p style="text-align: justify;">When the pandemic started, dining out became a rare occasion for me and Ed. It was surprising and somehow funny how I transitioned from being a big eater in restaurants to a domesticated wife who preferred to eat home-cooked meals. But as expected, halfway through 2020, my taste buds longed for diversity. So when the new norms of eating out were implemented, we safely and slowly began rediscovering Dubai's food scene... starting from the restaurants we loved pre-Covid.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Medley in Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Hotel </b>was one of our go-to venues for theme night buffets and Iftars in the past. Following the municipality's strict safety guidelines, it recently reopened and reintroduced Seafood Thursdays. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Safety + Seafood</i>. Those two are enough reasons for me to go back to Medley.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhviwaCHXxmPOOqR9CNS7q0BlUql7W4rZMKiKD44KS4nHSHUw5Xc-BCDPfZRmqqSigivmcPzW6NuhH4wwMqBdUmF7RTEAqqq5-0y3YdjkpcPHwEfX19qFyN8VZuwd_tNyfFXXBVncREmBY/s800/Seafood+Thursdays+in+Medley+Pullman+Dubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Medley Dubai Seafood Thursdays Buffet" border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhviwaCHXxmPOOqR9CNS7q0BlUql7W4rZMKiKD44KS4nHSHUw5Xc-BCDPfZRmqqSigivmcPzW6NuhH4wwMqBdUmF7RTEAqqq5-0y3YdjkpcPHwEfX19qFyN8VZuwd_tNyfFXXBVncREmBY/w640-h336/Seafood+Thursdays+in+Medley+Pullman+Dubai.jpg" title="Medley Dubai Seafood Thursdays Buffet" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><span></span><a href="http://www.ladyandhersweetescapes.com/2020/10/seafood-thursdays-in-medley-at-pullman.html#more">Continue Reading »</a>Lady Abithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15108590878022795402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062491614243225259.post-30862062083856564722020-10-07T11:46:00.005+04:002020-10-07T11:48:30.258+04:00Budget-Friendly Family Staycation at Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart<br>
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Ed and I were caught up in this situation last year. We wanted to go somewhere we have never been, preferably to a visa-free country for us Filipinos. Given the short amount of travel time, Brazil which is a long airplane ride away from our current home base - Dubai, UAE - was a crazy idea... but we felt it would be crazy fun to finally set foot in South America. </div>
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3. Brazil is MARVELOUS! Go if you have the chance! </div>
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Rio de Janeiro is a city that few people warned me about. It's either you'd love it or hate it! My heart played tug-of-war the moment Ed and I stepped out of Galeão International Airport. The city exudes a certain relaxed vibe that made me feel at ease despite those horror travel stories.</div>
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Our journey from the airport to our accommodation in Copacabana was a breeze. Uber is well-organized. Outside the arrival area, there are signboards leading to the "Uber terminal" and there's a staff assisting passengers to their respective rides.</div>
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In less than 30 minutes, we have already checked-in at B&B Hotels RJ Copacabana Forte where we booked a 2-night stay. We originally planned to spend 4 nights in Rio but decided to book only the first half just in case we need to cut our holiday short... which eventually happened.</div>
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So, having only one day and a half, Ed and I focused on the highlights and the must-dos in the city they fondly call <i>Cidade Maravilhosa</i>.</div>
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Ed and I would always settle for budget and mid-range activities whenever we travel. However, during our trip to Brazil, we decided to see Rio de Janeiro in a ritzy way. We felt that if a hot air balloon ride is a must in Cappadocia, flying above <i>Cidade Maravilhosa</i> should be another travel experience that we need to splurge on.</div>
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To see Rio from above, we had two options: hang glide or helicopter ride.</div>
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My husband, as adventurous as he is, has dreamt about having a birds-eye of the city on a hang glide. But since he couldn't convince me to do it and also don't have the heart to leave me behind, he compromised with a less-thrilling but equally rewarding Heli Ride. </div>
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Iguazu Falls is tucked in a lush rainforest between Brazil and Argentina. It is the largest waterfall system in the world, spanning over a distance of 2,700 meters and composed of over 270 mighty water cascades.</div>
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Well, enough of the Wiki facts. What I'm trying to say is, Iguazu Falls is so incredible that it turned out to be the highlight of our Brazil trip!</div>
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From OC to Lazy real quick? Ed and I laughed at ourselves while we munch on pizza in our hotel room on our first night in Sao Paulo - our first night in South America to be exact. We arrived at Guarulhos International Airport past 5 PM and reached our accommodation in Avenida Paulista three hours later. The young receptionist suggested that we go to a pub street after we check-in, but instead, we called for pizza delivery. </div>
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Located on the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula is a small but significant member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Ras al Khaimah.</div>
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Sitting on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Ras al Khaimah has been an active trading port for millennia, tracing its origins back 7000 years. The emirate is currently ruled by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who also sits on the Federal Supreme Council of the UAE; the region is geographically diverse, with deserts, mountain ranges, mangroves, and a coastal region.</div>
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I have heard about Al Jaddaf a few times before, but most of the time, it was all about the dhow building yard. I thought it is a far-off deserted place located at the end of the Dubai Metro's Green Line. Little did I know, Al Jaddaf has quickly flourished into one of the most sought after communities in Dubai! </div>
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It is in this thriving localle that Premier Inn Dubai opened a new hotel! Judging from the outside, Premier Inn Al Jaddaf is quite different from all the other Premier Inns I've seen. It looks <i>very Dubai</i> with its sand-hued facade and windcatchers! And when we stayed there last weekend, it realized that it is much more than a charming traditional exterior! </div>
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Two years ago, when I said I will go back to Malaysia, I truly meant it!</div>
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Ed and I traveled back to the <i>Heart of Southeast Asia</i> last May; this time together with my parents for my Mama's birthday trip. They haven't been to Malaysia before and I was longing to go back; hence it was an easy destination of choice.</div>
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While planning for the return trip, I asked my Instagram friends for tips on where to bring the family; preferably a special location where my Mama (who apparently has more Facebook followers than me) can take pretty photos and have a nice birthday celebration. Visiting Colmar Tropicale turned out to be the #1 recommendation!</div>
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Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world. Other than the fact that it has the bestest airport, coolest attractions, and super organized transportation system, Singapore was my very first out of the country destination, that is why it holds a place in my heart.<br>
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Whether a quick layover or a proper holiday, I wouldn't mind visiting Singapore over and over. However, it can be costly!<br>
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It was named as the world's most expensive city to live in for several years, and probably one of the priciest holiday destinations. Hence, spending a few days in Singapore has always been a challenge for budget travelers like me.</div>
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Set to be the tallest observation wheel in the world, I have watched Ain Dubai slowly taking shape for years! The giant ferris wheel is still under construction, but the man-made island where it proudly stands has already been opened to the public last winter.</div>
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It is called Bluewaters Island, and oh-em-gee, it looks gorgeous! </div>
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I haven't been going out lately. I know I'm missing on a lot of new things in Dubai and this blog has dried up on new information. No FOMO and no apologies here though as I have personal -valid- reasons. ;) But I wouldn't deny, I've been dying to visit those cool new places popping on my Instagram feed.</div>
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On top of my list is <b>The Pointe</b>.</div>
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I'm a huge fan of budget travel, but here's the catch - I'm not the one who's willing to compromise comfort and convenience. Being always after the value of money, I was thrilled when I heard about the launching of OYO Rooms in the UAE. </div>
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What is OYO? </div>
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OYO Rooms is actually not a newbie in the budget travel category. It originated in India in 2013 as a startup which aimed to <b>standardize the services</b> in budget hotels and guesthouses. It has become South Asia's largest hospitality group, and now it's being introduced to the world; one country at a time. </div>
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Al Ain is undoubtedly one of the <b>popular holiday destinations in the UAE</b>. It is where Ed and I usually go whenever we need to take a breather. Fondly called as <b>The Garden City</b>, Al Ain is a total opposite of Dubai; no skyscrapers, no bizarre structures, lots of lush greens, and time seemingly moves slower! </div>
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Now that my parents are here again on a short vacation and I think they have seen much of Dubai already, we decided to let them have a whole new experience; a change of environment by having a lazy family staycation in Al Ain. </div>
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