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    • A performer, not a singer

      Posted at 8:39 pm by witsandnuts, on May 18, 2015

      We made one of our rarest decisions a month ago. That is to experience a Filipino artist’s concert while in the UAE, of one who is infamously alleged as a wannabe singer. However, she always reiterates that she is not a singer, but loves to sing though. Continue reading →

      Posted in Music, UAE | 2 Comments | Tagged Anne Curtis, Concerts, Dubai, Dubai Tennis Staidum, Philippines, Tag 91.1
    • Kuya Juan Restaurant

      Posted at 5:28 pm by witsandnuts, on May 2, 2015

       

      I made my second trip to Kuya Juan Restaurant last weekend which gave me one of the biggest surprises of being in a Muslim country — that there is lechon baboy (roasted pork) in the lunch buffet. Mr. Porky is normally a star of the feasts and other celebrations in Philippines. Not to mention the infamous remark made by Anthony Bourdain that the best roasted pork is from the Philippines. Continue reading →

      Posted in Food, UAE | 0 Comments | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Palace Hotel, Boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Kuya Juan Restaurant, Manny Pacquaio, Philippines, Restaurants, Samsung S6
    • A wedding and a lot of fun

      Posted at 3:33 pm by witsandnuts, on August 23, 2011

      Flower girls in a wedding in Hinatuan

      I’m currently home for a short vacation and it’s amazing how much we did the past few days. That goes to say how much we were going around. From Laguna to Davao (it’s good to be back after my 2003-2004 visits) to Surigao to Butuan to Manila-Laguna. We attended a wedding of a very good friend held in South of the Philippines and it follows that we did a little sidetrip to nearby places. All in all it was a mixture of urban and rural experiences. That made me realize how important it is to be genuinely flexible. We had a lot of fun, especially that we had new discoveries about the hidden beauty of the Philippines… our country is full of surprises.

      While I’m still sorting photos, I’m afraid that I won’t have enough time to blog (soon) once I’m back to Abu Dhabi. Hence, here’s a peek to the fun-filled past days that zoomed like a blast:

      Pearl Farm Resort

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Friends, Musings, Philippines, Travel | 0 Comments | Tagged Canon S95, Davao, Friends, Fujifilm FinePix X100, Hinatuan, Musings, Pearl Farm Resort, Philippines, Surigao del Sur, Travel, Wedding
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    • About witsandnuts

      Snapchat-5703935704258315256 Marhaba! That's "hello" in Arabic. I am an expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). I started writing about my adventures and misadventures few months before arriving here at winter of 2008. I have 2 cats and a dog who live harmoniously together. I am also surrounded by kindhearted, crazy, funny and indescribable humans! I was a dormant blogger for almost 3 years because of countless reasonable justifications like watching football, postgraduate studies, sleeping, traveling, caring for the world, and more! :) I am just so happy that I am back! It is never too late to catch up with the people and things we really care about. Feel free to look around.
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