India

The good thing about business trips is that you are given the chance to be in new places. Since moving to Middle East in 2017, I went to 5 countries for the first time, with India as the latest. Primarily, I go to work but during off-days, I check the tourist destinations in the area where I am staying. I don't bring my DSLR camera during business trips lately. And sometimes, I wish I did. I have been using my phone camera a lot and maybe next time, when the pandemic is over, I will be bringing my DSLR camera during business trips.

 

Quarantine

My blog turns 13 though I feel like I should take a year off of it due to its inactivity last year. I have broken the one-post per month (at least) streak that I held for 11 years. If not for the mandatory work from home set-up, and a reminder to renew the domain, I have totally forgotten about this blog.

Comfort

For more than a decade of being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), I always see to it that I go back to the Philippines at least once a year. Aside from having the time to be with my loved ones, it is also a chance for me to eat my favorite food, which often brings back childhood memories.

Zipline

I was browsing my Facebook page when a promotion from Toroverde - Jebel Jais Flight popped up. It was offering a 54% discount from its regular price for you to experience the world’s longest zipline. It is a no-brainer since ziplining is on my bucket list.

 

Twelfth

It's been a while since I have updated this blog. I just have to since totomai.net turns 12. Twelve years - that was a long time. I haven't been religiously blogging since I transferred in the Middle East. In the past, I usually blog on a Sunday but here, Sunday is the first day of work. I know, I have to make excuses. And also, I sort of cheated by posting blog titles or photos only just to keep the one-month per post alive. So sorry about that. 

Malaga

Portugal

Bahrain

When you have at least eight hours left before your flight back to Abu Dhabi, what would you do? You either go to the airport directly after the meeting with client, or you book a city tour since it is your first time in Bahrain? I booked a 4-hour city tour as recommended by the hotel where I checked-in.