Archive for the ‘Xianelle’ Category

Since Qatar National Day Celebration fell on a Saturday, and with the Emir making Sunday a holiday, we had plans to go to one of Qatar’s parks. We have been planning to have a picnic in one of Qatar’s parks for the longest time but weekend mornings are not really suitable for us as we [...]

I just created a new blog  http://japan.lifeonthespot.com which will detail our preparations and trip to Tokyo, Japan. Do visit it as it would have more details of our trip. However, I’d also post some stuff from the http://japan.lifeonthespot.com but not as detailed as those posts there. Our vacation starts tomorrow! http://japan.lifeonthespot.com

Last year, as part of our Gift-giving advocacy, we gave away slippers, school supplies and medicines to a community of Aetas in Bamban, Tarlac.  This year upon the advice of Barangay Captain Danny  Adrias, who is the leader of the said community among many others in their area, we decided to extend our gift-giving to [...]

The weather in Doha is changing for the better! That means it is the best time to go to the beach as after 3-4 weeks, it would be too cold to take a swim. So we decided to do just that. Last Friday, we went to Dukhan Water Sports Club. As an employee of a [...]

After months of planning and preparing stuff for the visa application, we can finally say that we are going to Tokyo for a short R&R! I’m not sure if it would actually be considered as an R&R as Tokyo is a bustling city and rest and relaxation isn’t really synonymous with Tokyo per se. It [...]


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It's been 6 years since the San Juan Family started their blog documenting their lives in this little spot called Qatar. Follow Chris, Mavis and Xianelle as they share what Doha has to offer.


  • Muhammad Saeed: just complete your documentation and apply for the visa. there is no complicated procees.you will ge [...]
  • nonie ardonia: baket namn po pauliulit ung palabas ninyo na kakasawa na po sayng lng ang pinangbabayad bwanbwan pau [...]
  • Aida Lacey Metcalfe: Dear sir. Or Madame . Please how many I need kg.or baggage need to bring traveler bag.i am going hom [...]
  • Matteo: Yes its disgusting and a breach of animal rights for sure. These animals are treated like slaves in [...]
  • Life on the Spot: Doha, Qatar: [...] heard about Pork cuts being sold at Qatar Distribution Company (QDC) a month ago but since our [...]