Tag: travel

VAT Tax Refund in Bangkok, Thailand

VAT Tax Refund in Bangkok, Thailand

Are you heading to Bangkok to shop? Or shopping elsewhere in Thailand? Regardless, most goods and services in Thailand have a 7% Value Added Tax (VAT). I will share how you can save some money by getting a VAT tax refund in Bangkok or Thailand 

Cultural Notes 2: About Mexico City

Cultural Notes 2: About Mexico City

I have a penchant for Mexico, because it was where I went for my YOLO trip when I was in my early twenties. I spent three months studying Spanish at San Miguel De Allende (SMA), and prefer that place to Mexico City. For comparison sake, they’re like Malacca 

Cultural Notes 1: About Madrid and Barcelona, Spain

Cultural Notes 1: About Madrid and Barcelona, Spain

If you are like me, one of the things I like about planning is that I learn more about the history and culture of the destination before going. This gives me a greater understanding and appreciation of the place I’m visiting. Hence, I am going 

3 (Non-Touristy) Things You Have To Do In Vienna

3 (Non-Touristy) Things You Have To Do In Vienna

Christina’s Note: Here’s another article by Sharon Au, ex-mediacorp actress and currently head of styleXstyle.com. This time it’s on the things to do in Vienna. If you haven’t read her first article on this site, here goes: “If You Only Have One Night In Budapest” 3 Non-Touristy Things 

If You Only Have One Night In Budapest

If You Only Have One Night In Budapest

Christina’s Note: I love the film, The Grand Budapest Hotel for its editing, plot, camera angles, acting and the backdrop. The beautiful landscape and architecture made me want to go to Budapest! But before I have the chance to do that, here’s an article by Sharon 

Disneyland Paris with Young Children / Part 2

Disneyland Paris with Young Children / Part 2

This post is following Part 1 of Travel in Paris With Young Children by our guest writer Jane! Find out more about her in Part 1. :) Today, she’s going to share her trip to Disneyland Paris with young children. As mentioned in my previous post, the main highlight 

Travel in Paris with Young Children / Part 1

Travel in Paris with Young Children / Part 1

Today I’m really delighted to introduce Jane, who is going to be a guest writer of this space. She is currently based in the South of France as her husband is posted there on a work stint. She has hung up her corporate suit for 

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

My husband and I decided to each get a Yokoso SIM Card to travel around Hokkaido and Tokyo. My husband got the 15-day SIM card for the whole Japan trip, while I got a 8-day card for our 8.5 days stay in Hokkaido. And for the rest