tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35398708787083879902024-03-10T00:01:12.147+08:00The Thrift Trip - A mother and daughter lifestyle, travel, and parenting blogThe Thrift Trip lifestyle blog. A new mom blogging about her personal solo-parenting experience. Based in the Philippines, previously in Dubai.Jhoysihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08719025833662461520noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539870878708387990.post-55105304197267820842024-03-10T00:00:00.000+08:002024-03-10T00:00:39.366+08:00Bolinao - Why I Love My Hometown + My Favorite Places<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86v4hym7uImAL4RboKu7fvDiRZ7RvnwOVqcL8zWDxAZb75fSqvOfvy_6uIxDOp_odWI8sMkPxmednl3DkunJ_8Xn-rUbMSOWYnIdlzGkmAzg-qxqe-Ozszf-dDsF-zPcltJ4I-Ez1ZgQwDerf1s-HCbMpWNMeFx6Rn6wgiz5Mk3xkZWQ5XdYnb3FH-0Zh/s2048/Patar%20Beach%20Bolinao.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Photo of the white sand beach in Patar, Bolinao Pangasinan" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86v4hym7uImAL4RboKu7fvDiRZ7RvnwOVqcL8zWDxAZb75fSqvOfvy_6uIxDOp_odWI8sMkPxmednl3DkunJ_8Xn-rUbMSOWYnIdlzGkmAzg-qxqe-Ozszf-dDsF-zPcltJ4I-Ez1ZgQwDerf1s-HCbMpWNMeFx6Rn6wgiz5Mk3xkZWQ5XdYnb3FH-0Zh/s16000/Patar%20Beach%20Bolinao.jpg"></a></div><p>When I miss where I grew up, I find comfort in looking at my old photos. For me, the quaint town of Bolinao is the anchor of such memories. </p><p>Bolinao is a place where you can smell the ocean and feel the warm sun. Every photo I take there takes me back to special times. It’s also where my children first fell in love with nature’s beauty.</p><span></span><a href="http://www.thethrifttrip.com/2024/03/bolinao-why-i-love-my-hometown-my.html#more">Read more ➔</a>Jhoysihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08719025833662461520noreply@blogger.com0Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines16.3425356 119.8927296-11.967698236178844 84.7364796 44.652769436178843 155.0489796tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539870878708387990.post-38075826219331940312022-06-15T08:58:00.000+08:002022-06-15T08:58:02.711+08:00We just moved to the province and we kinda liked it!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcH-FQP_6agv8bFftSnA2Gi1bEUWzxGdT7FycrJNhnwk2yzPHW8Azl-ttRmWfKVD1jUdfIhB7uEtRMNMX1M_4mxJhrnTa3TCjam3bAWuu_6p3A4w2QyP-O0_n7Zpwp46a8HBPWRPwluQlatxRduEZw9ZSmxBVn84XN-ON_M0IeBDb7hLX5cvOxPk0Enw/s1024/Photo%20-%20Bolinao.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcH-FQP_6agv8bFftSnA2Gi1bEUWzxGdT7FycrJNhnwk2yzPHW8Azl-ttRmWfKVD1jUdfIhB7uEtRMNMX1M_4mxJhrnTa3TCjam3bAWuu_6p3A4w2QyP-O0_n7Zpwp46a8HBPWRPwluQlatxRduEZw9ZSmxBVn84XN-ON_M0IeBDb7hLX5cvOxPk0Enw/s16000/Photo%20-%20Bolinao.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Hello, blogging world! Just quickly dropping by to say I'm gonna be active here once again because... Dani and I just moved to my parent's hometown! I'm quite excited about the things that I will be sharing here soon - most especially the things that can help you get around Bolinao, Pangasinan! Follow along and subscribe to my blog, see you later!</p>Jhoysihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08719025833662461520noreply@blogger.com0Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines16.3425356 119.8927296-11.967698236178844 84.7364796 44.652769436178843 155.0489796tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539870878708387990.post-77481476229413324912020-06-05T23:32:00.002+08:002020-06-05T23:47:38.994+08:00My #NewNormal Came In A Little Bit Early<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was about to write my first sentence in this blog post when Dani cried - she needs to be fed in between her sleep. If you have been following/stalking me on the rest of my social media channels, you probably know by now that I am exclusively breastfeeding my daughter since birth.<br>
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After today's blogging session with my friend <a href="https://kiethwalter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kieth</a> (I love sharing what I know about the blogging world), I planned to publish a long-overdue first mommy post <i>kasi </i>many of my followers on IG have been waiting for updates about my mommy life. But just like what happened, I've been pausing any blog related activity to attend to my 'boss'. The time now is 9:14pm and since April 28, 2019, this has been my new normal.<br>
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The year that was: chaotic, fun, surprising, and painful at the same time. Hello dear readers, how have you been?<br>
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I honestly thought that my half-baked May 2018 post about Iftar, just before the NMC License has been implemented in the UAE, would be my last until something else (beautifully) happened thus this reflection sheet I've been drafting during the last days of the previous year but obviously failed miserably.<br>
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I've been on and off social media - especially in September when I was expected to be present at the most, flaunting off my <b>Samsung Galaxy Note 9 </b>(I did on my Instagram, BTW. Too proud to be an ambassador for the 2nd time around). To be quite honest, with or without ambassadorship, I would be forever thankful that I met this mobile device. It made my life so much easier with easy access on everything that I am bound to do for my media activities (extended battery life included) and at the same time, it opened my senses to something else.<br>
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Ramadan season is here and you know what I have always been looking forward to? Iftars *tummy clap*! I've written <a href="https://www.thethrifttrip.com/search?q=iftar" target="_blank">countless articles about Iftars in Dubai</a> on my blog for the past 4 years and likewise, I'm here to do another round-up - this time, for a list of the most reasonable Iftar selection around town!<br>
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Every year, lifestyle bloggers like myself get invited for these kinds of event not only to sample food but also to get acquainted with other influencers. And mind you, this is not just about endless eating - we provide the facility an honest feedback about their food because we get to try what they will be serving soon for the month of Ramadan. Shall we get started?<br>
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From Asia to US/Canada and everything in between - you'll find the top resource from hotels, resorts, tourism companies, and airlines were all at the <b><a href="http://arabiantravelmarket.wtm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arabian Travel Market</a></b> 2018. This was my 5th year of attending the annual travel exhibition and every year, it gets bigger and better. Check out my latest video on YouTube (and don't forget to subscribe, lol):<br>
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Welcome to the mini Greece of the UAE! Having friends who work in the hospitality industry gets me access to visit beautiful places like <b><a href="https://www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/unitedarabemirates/rasalkhaimah/thecoverotanaresort" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cove Rotana Resort</a></b> in Ras Al Khaimah. But obviously, you gotta get a glimpse of the place first for you to know what I am talking about so here it is:<br>
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If you're thwarted by the scarcity of Saturday brunches and haven't tried dining at <b><a href="http://www.seanconnollydubai.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean Conolly at Dubai Opera</a>,</b> then this place is for you - they have this incredible (and ridiculously fun) Jazz Brunch at the Garden and I encourage you to go.<br>
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Have you ever had the craving for a different kind of brunch than the usual in Dubai? That's exactly how I felt when I decided to take this trip to Fujairah Rotana for their Easter Brunch at Waves Restaurant.<br>
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The usual brunch set up in DXB can sometimes feel repetitive and uneventful. What better way of making the Easter season extra special than trying out something new along with great people, and so off I went with my blogger friends, we explored another wonder in the UAE - Al Aqah Beach in Fujairah.<br>
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Did you say free entertainment for the weekend? Then this post is for you! As you know, the 8th annual <b><a href="http://dmstreetfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dubai Marina Street Festival </a></b>once again kicked off last March 15 and every afternoon until the 24th, there are different performances happening across 9 pitches along the strip of Dubai Marina Walk.<br>
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<b>Rome, Italy. </b>Who would have thought I will be going this far? I won a photo competition via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gemsofitalia/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#gemsofitalia</a> on Instagram and it took me a year to finally decide when I will be claiming my pair of tickets. Yes, a trip for two for me and the baby (our first trip out of the country together too!).<br>
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Although most people advised for me to take the trip in summer, we set foot to the mother land of pizza and pasta in mid- January. Why? It is during the winter season when the streets of Rome are not too crowded, we simply want to enjoy the city to our selves which obviously is not possible because it is another tourist destination after all.<br>
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Hello blog readers! It has been a long long while weeee!!!! And I know you've been watching this page for too long (big thanks to you too stalker, you've been adding up on my daily and monthly sessions lol) so I'm just quickly letting you know that I'm still alive and kicking and I was out there, in the world, creating content.<br />
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Before anything else, I'd like to extend my apologies for posting this late - I got distracted with Game Of Thrones Season 7! Sorry guys, I guess I multi-tasked a little too much today: uploaded a few photos on my Google Drive so I can access it on my <b>Acer Swift 3 laptop</b>, post processing photos via Lightroom, chatting on Skype at the same time AND streaming online! I was just blessed that this laptop didn't gave up on me while doing these things all at once!<br>
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Hello Earth! How's the summer in Dubai treating you so far? If you will ask mine, I'd honestly tell you I never enjoyed summer in the dessert as much I have enjoyed it this year. Why, you ask? This summer I was able to experience 2 of the most expensive nights in my entire life: I was able to stay and experience the most luxurious hotel in the world - Burj Al Arab hotel in Jumeirah!<br>
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All of us may agree that the UAE has undergone the "delivery revolution" and is an evolution from the times when everything was ordered in stores for take-out or so we call "to go". And unlike in most places in the world, here you can have almost anything delivered at your doorsteps, food, beverage, a car battery, new tires, your laundry, groceries (at a minimum cost) and even professional services like party hosts and entertainers via phone or online. Try ordering a clown; you’ll be amazed that this is possible!<br>
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It's Ramadan season once again and you know what this means: endless buffet awaits us when the sun goes down (yay for buffet girls and boys!). <a href="http://www.thethrifttrip.com/2016/06/ramadan-2016-must-visit-restaurants-for.html" target="_blank">Last year,</a> I have tried a few restaurants for Iftar and this year, I have experienced dining at new restaurants within hotel facilities where I have gotten a lot of invitations to try what they have been offering in their menu. <i>Lamb Ouzi</i> and Arabic starters are the buffet staples but this year, I guess I already met the <i>mouttabal</i> that literally took my heart away (sadly, it's not included on this list!).<br>
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You will also be surprised to know the buffet menu that I have tried are actually budget friendly, which basically fits what I have been sharing for the longest time. So get your pen and paper, here's a summary of my tried and tested Iftar menus in Dubai that will not hurt your pocket!<br>
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Guess who's back online? Yes, it's me! And it's been a while since I have uploaded something interesting here. If you've been following my updates on IG, you will know how much of a busy bee I am on weekdays. I am still exploring a lot of things in aviation (yes, I've shifted industries but doing the same function) and I guess I will enjoy it here.<br>
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You know the saying ‘the best gift you can ever give to your love one is time’? That’s true and I live by this quote. Giving them time is like sharing a part of you that you can never take back, and you can spice this up this Valentine’s day with this unique gift idea: a classic wooden timepiece that is great for him and for her – a <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/#joycaasi" target="_blank">Jord</a> Wood Watch!<br>
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And just before I get tons of email to take this post down, let me tell you one thing: IT IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK IT IS. First and foremost, Dubai has zero tolerance for illegal drugs - any form of use or distribution of illegal drugs in the UAE is a criminal offense and is punishable by law.<br>
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So rather than taking the risk of getting in jail or worst deported, I have listed below my over-the-top (like literally) experiences of how I tasted the Dubai high life without getting caught!<br>
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Okay so I live here, and for me, a budget experience in Dubai is very different to a tourist’s. Heading to friends for dinner certainly takes the sting out of a pricey restaurant cheque, and taking a long drive with grammer friends – in their cars – into the desert or anywhere off the beaten path is an inexpensive way to relax. But for visitors <a href="https://www.tripseats.com/" rel="" target="_blank">flying into the city</a>, Dubai can appear very expensive indeed. Fear not, there are tons of ways to make the most out of your trip to this magnificent city without breaking the bank, here are my top tips in experiencing Dubai on a budget!<br>
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I've been out and about lately and busy doing sooo many things (hint: I went back to my home country for a bestie's wedding last week and now planning another one for another bestie!)! With all these things coming, I am hopeful and excited for greater things but of course I will keep my readers posted *wink*. Since last month, events and surprises came pouring in that I can't even touch my blog anymore. Luckily, I had the spare time to do one today and I promise, you'll be getting more of my previous eating sprees from different parts of the UAE (yes, I sometimes go out of Dubai just to eat!).<br>
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One of those I have tried was in Abu Dhabi - the restaurant is called <b><a href="http://www.famousdaves.ae/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Famous Dave's</a></b> located in Abu Dhabi Mall.<br>
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A portion of this juicy Canadian beef went to my tummy right after that <a href="http://www.thethrifttrip.com/2016/12/hot-air-balloon-experience-in-dubai.html" target="_blank">hot air balloon experience</a> from Landrover. An invite to attend <b>Taste of Canada </b>to experience different Canadian delights at <b>The Ritz Carlton JBR</b> came in and who am I to say no?<br>
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Before hopping on a photo shoot for a magazine, I kidnapped my blogger friend Kenneth Surat for some gelato treats at The Beach JBR. It's winter here in Dubai and you are probably asking why are we having ice cream?<br>
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Finally gotten over my El Nido, Palawan trip with occasional separation anxiety on my island living in the Philippines because the little miss is an island lady by heart. As soon as I arrived in Dubai last Nov. 28, hustling and grinding continued and you will surely be excited on a few upcoming Dubai posts because the events I went to for the past weeks are waaaay over the top and even ticked of a few of my bucket lists - one of them is riding a hot air balloon.<br>
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Have you enjoyed my previous post about <b><a href="http://www.thethrifttrip.com/2016/12/where-to-stay-in-el-nido-eco-hotel.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eco Hotels</a></b>? After a few hours of posting it, I had several messages that came in via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joycaasi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> asking me for other hotel options in Palawan that are budget friendly and does not require thousands of pesos to spend with. </div>
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Like I mentioned on my <a href="http://www.thethrifttrip.com/2016/12/travel-essentials-el-nido-palawan.html" rel="" target="_blank">travel tips in going to El Nido</a>, it's fairly easy to look for a budget friendly hotel - all you have to do is book it ahead of time and don't travel without any reservations. <b>Agoda</b> and <b>Booking.com</b> has a lot to offer but majority of them are located at the city proper which in my own opinion is not really advisable because it gets really noisy at night. </div>
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The good news is Eco Hotels has a sister hotel that caters to backpackers, transient travellers and practical vacationers - and that is <b>Dormitels</b>!</div>
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