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Ivana fulfills mom’s dream to go to Paris, see Eiffel Tower

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>Being the location to some of the most prominent landmarks and tourist destinations in the world, it has been a dream for many of us to set our foot in the picturesque and romantic city of Paris, France. And that dream finally came true to Ivana Alawi’s family as she and mom Fatima and younger sister Mona recently had their memorable and splendid vacation there.</p><p>Ivana gave us a glimpse of their trip in her latest vlog, which she commenced by giving us a peek of her walk-in closet being renovated and showing us her new hairdo. She started documenting their trip on their second day since they looked “ugly” on the day they arrived as they roamed around in drab outfits while waiting for their luggage.</p><p>Since they’re in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the three of them made sure that they would complement its scenic splendor through the lovely #OOTDs they sashayed in. Assuming that the temperature would be warm since it was already spring season in Paris, most of the clothes they brought were lightweight and skimpy. In fact, Ivana had custom-made dresses that really showed off her flawless, fair skin. Thus, they were surprised to be welcomed by the cold breeze, compelling them to wear coats as they headed out.</p><p>Their second day began by having breakfast at a restaurant near the Eiffel Tower together with Paris-based Filipino photographer and videographer Mark Elliar, who would accompany and capture their photos as they strolled around the city.</p><p>When asked by Ivana if she’s happy, Mama Alawi wasn’t able to hide her delight as she imparted how amazed she was of the beauty of Eiffel Tower. She conveyed, “<em>Alam mo ‘yong merong kakaiba sa kanya? Kapag nasa malayo siya, parang ang liit-liit lang. Pero habang lumalapit ka, parang may</em> magic <em>siya. May</em> something. <em>Kakaiba</em>.” Thus, she wished that everyone will have the chance to go there and see the famous structure in person, as well as for her to be able to visit Taj Mahal in India next.</p><p>As they proceeded to their next destination, they were able to meet a lot of Filipinos there, who Ivana and Mama Alawi gladly accommodated for some photo ops while walking through the park. They also got to try the French delicacy <em>escargot</em> or snail and other local food in another restaurant.</p><p>They then moved on to the Louvre Museum, wherein Mark took more photos of them as they switched jackets and bags and struck different poses within its premises. While Mama Alawi was busy talking to another group of Filipinos she met there, Ivana had a little chat with Mark, who shared that he’s been in Paris for seven years now yet still not fluent with French.</p><p>The <em>trois femmes</em> (or three women) capped off the vlog by showing their <em>kulitan </em>and sharing their experience while having their photoshoot at Louvre Museum, and with Mama Alawi expressing anew how lovely Paris is and how much she wishes to go back there the next time.</p><p>Is going to Paris, France and seeing Eiffel Tower also part of your bucketlist, Kapamilya?</p><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">.scroll-wrapper {-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}.scroll-wrapper iframe {border: none;}</style><div class="scroll-wrapper"><iframe id="MegaControllerIframe-1680653835104" src="https://controller.megaphonetv.com?m=c30fv&amp;iswebpoll=true&amp;poll_id=642cbd40f1b2e0000a1375a9" style="width:100%;min-height:480px"></iframe></div><script type="text/javascript">!function(){class e{constructor(t,s=null){this.type=null,this.fieldName=t,this.fieldValue=s,this.originMessageID=`${(new Date).getTime()}_${Math.random()}`,this.systemID=e.SYSTEM_ID}toPlainObject(){return JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(this))}}e.GET='GET',e.SET='SET',e.RESPONSE='RESPONSE',e.LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK='LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK',e.SYSTEM_ID='MP_FIRST_PARTY_DATA_BRIDGE';class t extends e{constructor(t,s,a=null){super(t,s),this.status=a,this.type=e.RESPONSE}}function s(){try{if('undefined'==typeof localStorage)return!1;try{return localStorage.setItem('testkey','testvalue'),localStorage.removeItem('testkey'),!0}catch(e){return!1}}catch(e){return!1}}if(window&&window.addEventListener){const a=document.getElementById('MegaControllerIframe-1680653835104');new class{constructor(){this.targetOrigin='*',this.bubblingMessages=new Map,this.beginListeningForMessages()}beginListeningForMessages(){window.addEventListener('message',this.messageListener.bind(this),!1)}messageListener(a){if(a.data.systemID!==e.SYSTEM_ID)return;let i=a.data.type,n=a.data.fieldName,r=a.data.fieldValue,g=new t;if(g.originMessageID=a.data.originMessageID,i===e.GET)g.fieldName=n,s()?this.handleGet(n,a.source,g):this.checkForBubble(a.data,a.source,g);else if(i===e.SET)s()?this.handleSet(n,r):this.checkForBubble(a.data,a.source,g);else if(i===e.LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK)s()?this.handleLocalStorageCheck(a.source,g):this.checkForBubble(a.data,a.source,g);else if(i===e.RESPONSE){const e=this.bubblingMessages.get(a.data.originMessageID);null!=e&&(this.bubblingMessages.delete(a.data.originMessageID),e.source.postMessage(a.data,this.targetOrigin))}}handleGet(e,t,s){s.fieldValue=localStorage.getItem(e),s.status=200,t.postMessage(s.toPlainObject(),this.targetOrigin)}handleSet(e,t){localStorage.setItem(e,t)}handleLocalStorageCheck(e,t){t.status=200,e.postMessage(t.toPlainObject(),this.targetOrigin)}checkForBubble(e,t,s){!function(){try{return window.self!==window.top}catch(e){return!0}}()?(s.status=403,s.fieldValue=null,t.postMessage(s.toPlainObject(),this.targetOrigin)):this.bubbleMessage(e,t)}bubbleMessage(t,s){this.bubblingMessages.set(t.originMessageID,{message:t,source:s}),t.type!==e.GET&&t.type!==e.LOCAL_STORAGE_CHECK||setTimeout(this.handleBubbledMessageTimeout.bind(this),4e3,t,s),window.parent.postMessage(t,this.targetOrigin)}handleBubbledMessageTimeout(t,s){this.bubblingMessages.has(t.originMessageID)&&(this.bubblingMessages.delete(t.originMessageID),t.status=404,t.type=e.RESPONSE,s.postMessage(t,this.targetOrigin))}};window.addEventListener('message',function(e){e.data.hasOwnProperty('height')&&(a.style.height=(parseInt(e.data.height)+1).toString()+'px')},!1)}}();</script>

Join Ivana Alawi and her family as they recently fulfilled Mama Alawi’s dream to visit Paris, France and see Eiffel Tower up-close in her latest vlog!