Oman is big country covering a total land area of 309,500 km2. When we get a job offer to work in Oman as healthcare worker, we are often scattered around the country in different health institutions. You would be lucky to be getting a post in Muscat, the capital city where urbanisation, malls and infrastructure are situated. But most often we will be posted in healthcare institutions in the interior area of Oman. There is not much public transportation in Oman except the occasional taxis and … [Read more...]
CELEBRATED ONAM, A TRADITIONAL INDIAN FESTIVAL OF KERALA WITH INDIAN FRIENDS
A few weeks ago, our family was graciously invited to celebrate Onam, a traditional Indian festival of Kerala with Indian friends. There were are the only Filipino among Indian friends. We watch our friends busily prepare the feast on top of banana leaves. We were told that the direction of the banana leaf as well as the placement of the food have a certain system. We just enjoyed watching them bustle about while the kids play and giggle all around the house. It was a lovely new … [Read more...]
HOW TO BUILD A CAPSULE WARDROBE
I have always been wanting to build a capsule wardrobe ever since I learned about Minimalism. I have always love wearing basic classic clothes rather than trendy ones. I also love monochrome clothes than pattern so I can mix and match them easily. Capsule Wardrobe is essentially a mini collection of clothes made up of really versatile pieces that you totally love to wear that are interchangeable to complement each other. Some have different rules how to create a capsule wardrobe. Some have a … [Read more...]
OASIS IN BIDIYAH
Living in the desert, people still often get surprised to find a little known wonderful oasis hiding in the corner. Bidiyah in North Sharqiya, where the beautiful Wahiba Sands is located, has some hidden oasis in the area. There you can find Bidiyah Oasis, a perfect for a place for relaxation or intimate gathering once this pandemic is over that not many people know about, available for rent. We were introduced to Bidiyah Oasis by the owner of Wahiba Bedouin Desert Camp. He … [Read more...]
BIRTHDAY STAYCATION AT SIFAWY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Our eldest enjoyed our stay in Jebel Sifah in my last year's birthday that he asked if he can celebrate his birthday in Jebel Sifah too. My husband got an early booking at the Sifawy Boutique Hotel for Naj's 7th birthday. Naj was super excited for his birthday. He has been counting the days and finally, it was his birthday. We drove early to Muscat then 45 minutes to less than an hour, we were in Jebel Sifah. We headed to Sifawy Boutique Hotel to check in. It was quick and easy with the help … [Read more...]
IF BLOGGING IS DEAD, WHY DO I STILL BLOG?
Social media landscape is very different nowadays. The focus is more on video-drive platform. People hardly read blogs these days because Youtube videos and podcasts are the preferred way to get content. Many of my blogging heroes - Bianca Gonzales (her last post was in 2017), Patty Laurel and Cat Juan (her last post was on Sept 2019). Most of them have shifted to creating content in Youtube and Instagram. Why do I continue blogging when no one is reading blogs anymore? In my blog post: … [Read more...]
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