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WATCH: Amb. Tess Dizon-de Vega talks about becoming a diplomat, the FSO Exam, & more

 

Probably one of my most requested videos is on how one can actually become a diplomat. So I thought why not ask diplomats themselves? It’s such an honour to have Amb. Maria Theresa Dizon-de Vega to talk about these topics. She shares her reading list and some movies you should see to get inspired. She also talks about her experience with the exam, what course should you take in uni, and the things you should expect as an FSO.

Love,

Carol

 

 

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Video: Medinis in Heiligendamm – Perfect Day Trip from Berlin

Will you travel for good food? I think it’s one of the best excuses to get off your lazy bum, hop on a train, and discover a new place and some flavours. Last month, I found myself doing just that. We (and by we, I mean my friend Ute along with a couple of other food journalists) were on an important mission around mid-June. We took a short trip to see whether Medinis, the new Italian restaurant facing the Baltic Sea, was worth the trek from Berlin.

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in Beauty, Beauty & Fashion, Berlin, Expat Life, Skincare, Video

VIDEO: Is Hard Water Causing/Aggravating Your Breakout?

One of the things that really shocked me when we moved to Berlin was the water quality. Don’t get me wrong. It’s healthy enough for infants and has lots of minerals which are good for you. However, those said minerals weren’t so kind to my skin and hair.

If you recently moved to a place with hard water and you noticed that your skin is dry and worse, breaking out, hard water may be one of the culprits. You can also attribute hair fall as well as limp strands and oily scalp to it.

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VIDEO: 11 Things You Should Know About Having a Dog in Germany

Finally coming out with this one! I’ve been wanting to put together a video about having a dog in Germany and now it’s finally here. It’s so different from how we do it in Asia and the rest of the world so I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who was surprised when they heard about these things the first time. There are rules, taxes, and even insurance!

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Video: GIVEAWAY + How to Stop Biting Your Nails [CLOSED]

Hi everyone!

It’s been a while since I wrote something here since my schedule went haywire the past couple of weeks but I wanna thank each and everyone of you for sticking it out with this blog and my Youtube channel as well.

Today’s video is brought to you guys once again by Althea Korea and I will be doing a giveaway with them! I’m gonna be sending you some fun products for your hands, feet, and nails that are from their latest collection that you can find here.

All you have to do is watch my latest video, subscribe to my channel, and follow my social media links. Then, enter your details at the RaffleCopter widget below! Contest ends on the 15th of September 2016 and is open to anyone, anywhere in the world.

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in Beauty & Fashion, Video

Beauty + Makeup: Lazy Girl’s Summer Makeup Routine (No Brushes!)

I love having summer all-year round and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. However, I have to admit that once summer reaches its peak here in the tropics, it can be a tad too much for me. I find myself wanting to crawl inside an igloo.

Today, I’ll be sharing with you guys my lazy makeup routine that’s so easy, you won’t even need brushes. Product list can be found after the jump. Enjoy!

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in Beauty & Fashion, Diplomatic Incidents, Events, Fashion Tips, How-Tos, Video

Beauty + Fashion: Dressing up and getting ready for National Day 2016 (Without Breaking the Bank)

Ah, National Day. Usually the biggest event an Embassy or a Consulate will host for the year. It’s something that a lot of people either enjoy or stress over – depending on your role for that night.

As a diplomatic reporter and later on as a diplomat’s wife, I’ve been attending a whole lot of National Day celebrations and Embassy events from Manila to KL. Too many for me to count at this point – to think I’ve only been in the diplomatic circle for 5 years. (Diplomatic life does mean events left and right)

Such events are usually a good opportunity for a country to share something from home – their food, culture, history, the talent of their people. For us Filipinos, there’s usually a part of the program dedicated to how talented Filipino performers are.

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One thing I love about attending diplomatic events is the dressing up that it comes with. I happen to love wearing Filipiniana – all forms of it. From the well-known Terno and Maria Clara down to the clothes worn by the different tribes all over the Philippines. However, one thing about National Dresses/Outfits is that they can cost quite a bit. I’ve had one too many fellow diplowives telling me that dressing up for National means parting with a hefty amount. The fact that it happens annually means you also have a repetitive (big) expense.

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in Beauty & Fashion, Skincare, Video

Beauty + Skin Care: 5 Reasons Why You Should Get a Pobling Pore Sonic Cleanser

It’s been a while since I last made a video! Today, it’s about something special – my new, favourite skin care tool! A facial cleansing brush that does the job well without ruining your budget plans for the month! 😉

Hope this review will be helpful to a lot of you who are looking for their own facial cleansing brush. 🙂

More later.

Love,

Carol

*Product sponsored by Althea

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