Month: September 2013

All That is Gold Does Not Glitter ✳

All That is Gold Does Not Glitter ✳

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; …

Perth and Nearby Places to Visit, such as Pinnacles

Perth and Nearby Places to Visit, such as Pinnacles

There are quite a few things to do in Perth and nearby places to visit. Personally, I was excited to see the pinnacles but it didn’t turn out that amazing when I visited. Margaret river on the other hand won my heart and years later, …

Australia Trip 2013 (Overview)

Australia Trip 2013 (Overview)

Singapore ✈ Perth ✈ Melbourne Accommodation Review Perth Perth City: Baileys Motel Margaret River: Riverview Tourist Park Joondalup: Airbnb at John’s Victoria State: Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, and more Princetown: Pebble Point Warrnambool: Airbnb at Mercellez’s Halls Gap, Grampians: Grampians Eco YHA Melbourne City: Airbnb at Wendy’s Itinerary Overview Perth Transportation Airport transfer …

Overseas Transaction Fees – ATM Cards

Overseas Transaction Fees – ATM Cards

In the context of Singapore. Updated 20 February 2016, added BOC info on 29 June 2016. I will bring at least one credit card (CC) when I travel, because then I wouldn’t need to carry too much ‘spare’ cash. Also, it’s a good-to-have for big expenses and …

Overseas Transaction Fees – Credit Cards

Overseas Transaction Fees – Credit Cards

In the context of Singapore. Updated 25 January 2017. What payment methods should you use for overseas booking and travel? PayPal or Credit Card? Visa, MasterCard or Amex? Which bank? Before I go on to the different banks’ overseas transaction fees for credit cards, I have a word …