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6 years in the UAE
I cannot count the many nights I slept praying that I’d wake up to a different sunshine. 10 days from now, I’ll be completing my 6th year in the UAE. I know it’s nothing compared to others but for me...
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CALAGUAS: Arriving at Paracale Port
1 April 2016 | Part 2 We had an uneventful bus ride from Manila and arrived in Paracale at 4 AM. The driver didn’t announce the drop-off, like they usually do, and if I didn’t wake up on time we would...
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CALAGUAS: Welcome to the Island
1 April 2016 | Part 3 We sailed past beautiful islands for almost 2 hours. We finally arrived! We hopped off the boat right into crystal clear waters. We arrived just before lunch time. The sun was in...
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Calaguas: Waling-Waling EcoVillage
1 April 2016 | Part 4 The first thing that entered my mind as my feet landed on white sand is to cancel my trip to Bali and stay here for a few more days. The Mahabang Buhangin island of Calaguas isn’t...
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Calaguas: Trekking
2 April 2016 | Part 5 My sister and I had no plans of hiking that day. We just needed to send a message to our family, to tell them we arrived safely. The only way to do that was to climb up a hill. A...
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Calaguas: Kayaking
3 April 2016 | Part 6 I love the sea but I’m scared of the waves. I have the wildest imagination, you won’t believe what my mind sees in there. Try leaving me alone in the water and in a second you’ll...
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Calaguas: The Rocks
4 April 2016 | Part 7 We woke up before sunrise to enjoy our last day in Calaguas. I would totally miss waking up to this view every morning. Though the beach is a long stretch of white sand, on both...
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Calaguas: Things to Do
April 2016 | Part 8 Apart from snorkeling, kayaking & trekking, here are a few other things you can do in the island. Have your early morning coffee by the beach while waiting for sunrise. Swim...
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Needs improvement
“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” John 13:7 It’s painful to receive a verdict that is undeserved. What do you do when you find yourself in a situation that you...
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Calaguas: Camping
April 2016 | Part 9 Group camping and tour packages are the most popular ways of discovering Calaguas. These are recommended for those who love travelling with other people at the lowest possible cost....
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Calaguas: The Night Life
April 2016 | Part 10 “I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” – Vincent Van Gogh Calaguas at night is dark and quiet. On weekends or public holidays, there...
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Calaguas: The Departure
April 2016 | Part 11 Today we say goodbye to this island. We got up early in the morning for a sunrise swim behind the rocks. After a long pleasant swim, we got back to a fulfilling brunch. Since we...
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Calaguas: 3 travel tips
April 2016 Be ready to wait The bus ride takes 8 to 10 hours. You will wait for other guests at the port. Your boat transfers may be late. The boat ride lasts for almost 2 hours. Life on the island is...
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Calaguas: 3 Takeaways
The world is not your garbage can. Noise is pollution. How hard is it to clean up after hanging out with your group? Keep your trash in your pocket. If it doesn’t fit, find a trash can. When travelling...
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It’s ok to leave
“You’re allowed to leave any story you don’t find yourself in. You’re allowed to leave any story you don’t love yourself in. You’re allowed to leave a city that has dimmed your light instead of making...
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It’s ok to resign
“You’re allowed to quit the job you hate even if the world tells you not to and you’re allowed to search for something that makes you look forward to tomorrow and to the rest of your life.” – Rania Nam...
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It’s ok to let go
“…You’re allowed to put yourself first if you’re settling and you’re allowed to walk away when you’ve tried over and over again but nothing has changed. You’re allowed to let toxic friends go, you’re...
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It’s ok to forgive yourself
“You’re allowed to forgive yourself for your biggest and smallest mistakes and you’re allowed to be kind to yourself, you’re allowed to look in the mirror and actually like the person you see. You’re...
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It’s ok to reinvent yourself
“Leaving allows you to change directions, to start over, to rediscover yourself and the world. Leaving sometimes saves you from staying stuck in the wrong place with the wrong people. Leaving opens a...
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Last Day, Hooray!
Ode to my Etihad eCommerce Family All my files are packed, I’m ready to go My CRs are closed, no emails to show Before I shut down, walk out of the door I’d like to thank you, spill love on this floor...
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