How to get back the real Christmas from the Grinch?
Christmas in Dubai has grown from minimal into huge festive affairs. Santa Claus, improvised snow parks and snowman, giant gingerbread houses, record-breaking Christmas trees,...
From ’10 to SIX: Writing the right thing
I won't forget the time I overheard a funny whip from someone when I was introduced as a blogger. She said, "Ingat ka, blogger...
Why I share inspiring messages on Facebook
There is at least one person among our friends who needs encouragement. This is one of my biggest motivation to keep sharing stories of...
An afternoon of inspiration with Nick Vujicic in Dubai
An informative and inspiring presscon - that was what just happened in a presser for Nick Vujicic ahead of his talks in Dubai and...
No-phone zone implemented in one Dubai household
Mobile phones have become our 'best friend.' In fact, we hold it, touch it and look at it more than we do with our...
How and why I did a social media fasting
The secret's out... I went to rehab.Sort of.
Weeks ago, I did a social media fasting - no Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for 7 days.
It...
School ongoing, parents behave
With natural excitement of a first-time dad I WAS impulsive in sharing my daughter's life events - out of PRIDE. First spoken words, first...
Appreciating the wireframes of life
I had a chat with a friend about the work I do. She wanted to understand what UX is. We talked about WIREFRAMES.She didn’t...
50+ Practical ways to save money in Dubai
People come to Dubai for money. Inelegant as it may sound, it is the bitter-sweet reality for many.
According to respected financial advocate and personal...
Why we quit CFC
One of the reasons why we joined CFC is the sense of community - to belong. My wife was pregnant then and we thought...
The Worthy 50 Fils
*Kling!I knew I dropped a coin at the store but didn't bother to find it. It could just be a dirham anyway. Two hours...
Love Yourself, Journo
I met this “journo" for the first time in one event. He approached me because apparently ‘he has heard about me as a blogger'....
Boy Dubai, the story of the storyteller
From a serial blogger to a perspective storyteller and thought leader in the digital influence media
Ion Gonzaga is a no-nonsense authority blogger and storyteller...
8 highs and 8 lows in my 8 years in Dubai
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Before I even step afoot here in Dubai, I told myself to just give it 2 years max and I'll return home. Without any...
How LinkedIn Linked Me to a Job
Back in January 2010, somebody from the e-Commerce department of The Emirates Group contacted me on my LinkedIn for an e-Commerce designer role at...
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