• Hotel Review: The Meydan Hotel

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    Business. Opulence. Indulgence. The Meydan Hotel captured these words the moment I stepped into its golden glass doors. If not for my backpack and my civilized companion, Jam, I would have pranced around the lounge adorned with seats of various shapes and sizes, magnificent chandeliers and peculiar interior decors. Upon reaching door no. 918, 57…

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  • Modern Girl’s Ode to the Geeky Caveman

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    In you I remember the beauty of country life, Hills and mountains, green grass – the island born of fire, Tall trees, crystal waters singing through the rocks, Nature simply sings through every beat of your heart. When I talk with other men, I always think of you — Your words are keener than their…

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  • Top 10 Birthday Themes

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    Here comes my birthday! I’d like to share with you fabulous party themes playing inside my head. If you’re turning 27, the last thing you want to do is put your guests to sleep. So, spice up your birthday with these cool party themes! (I must warn you, ‘cool’ is subjective.) Let’s start the dirty…

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  • A to Z Guide to Enjoying Jordan (Part 2)

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    Madaba. Dubbed as the “City of Mosaics”, Madaba enchants visitors with top class mosaic artworks using various materials- yes, even shells of ostrich eggs! Camel bones and colorful stones are intricately assembled on a canvas depicting places, things, religious figures, popular artists, even common people like drunkards and prostitutes. Nebo Mountain. Mt. Nebo is widely known among Christian pilgrimers as…

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  • My First Impressions of Petra, Jordan

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    Friendship can blossom in unexpected places. I met Whena as a neighbor in our Dubai flat, and within a few months, our shared love for fitness (and maybe a little retail therapy!) forged a strong bond. It all started with a casual gym invitation – a free trial that somehow turned into a year-long membership…

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  • Bees on the Block

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    “Picked flowers let a lady’s love bloom; wild flowers let them escape gloom.” – Issa’s Nonsense Sayings Yellow and pink aren’t my top color choices for clothes, but for flowers, I’d kneel on soiled grass to get the best shot of them.  Watching bees hurriedly gather pollen grains was a true marvel. They were so…

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  • The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: A Review

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    “Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.” – John Betjeman Do you agree with John? “Not completely,” maybe you’d say. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas began with this quote. You’ll easily get some clues. Whether or not you like kids, you’ll love Bruno. Your sympathies…

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  • Starless Sky, Oh, Why?

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    Bedbugs kicked me out of bed at fifteen minutes past one. Their asses must be on fire. Dubai’s tormenting heat won’t cease chasing them out of their hiding places. Wrapping my body in a blanket, I went outside to gaze at stars and wash my face with moonbeams. What I found were two pale dots…

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  • Short Slideshow Story of JM and Dan

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      Make your own free slideshow design My really good friend, JAM, is going to tie the knot with her long-time bf, Dan. I heard the venue is somewhere in Davao. A vintage hotel with about 200 guests. I couldn’t make it to the wedding. Work got in the way. I’m so sure Jam is…

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