Crossposted from Go! Girl Guides, where I’m a contributing blogger. Check out the site for more great articles from other freewheelin’ travellin’ girls that go! If there’s one thing you notice about the Koreans from their celebrities, other than their perfectly symmetrical faces, it’s their flawless skin. Beauty is big business in Korea – for the locals and the tourists alike. Just walking around Myeongdong one evening, there were beauty shops every few steps. You can always tell that the beauty shops are around – because of their very prominent and enthusiastic promoters each shop employs – whether it’s costumes, …
The souvenir shopping guide – what to bring home from your trip
The quintessential touristy thing to do when you travel is to buy a few souvenirs and other knick-knacks to bring back home, whether for yourself or your friends. One tradition I have from my family was buying souvenirs for everyone back home when we went on a trip somewhere. It was quite the highlight when I was younger – I wasn’t that much into shopping for myself, so buying things for people was always quite a kick. These days, older, wiser and perhaps a little more jaded, I usually save the souvenirs for the family since I do more of …
3 of my favourite places for shopping in Bangkok
I’ve just returned from an awesome 4- day shopping trip in Bangkok, where most of my time was spent eating, shopping and getting massages done. But, if you’re just passing through Bangkok and want some quick tips on where to shop in Bangkok, here are 3 of my personal suggestions on places you should head to: 1. Chaktuchak/JJ Market Chatuchak is the ultimate shopper’s paradise–the huge outdoor market has everything you could ever want, and much much more. Those looking for trendy fashion and local designers, head over to Section 3, listed in maps as the ‘plants and gardening …
Vietnam Shopping
Considering how much shopping I did on my Seoul trip, I didn’t actually buy very much in comparison while I was in Vietnam. Granted the Singapore dollar is quite a lot stronger than the Vietnamese Dong, but I felt that there wasn’t really that much to buy. I did buy back lots of traditional Vietnamese coffee for family and friends… (Yes, Kopi Luwak is the fancy Civet-Cat dropping coffee, which is very popular and supposed to be very good.) And I did manage a pair of cute black-and-white polka dotted flat shoes for US$3 at Dong Xuan Weekend Night …
Seoul Shopping – my stash
So I did quite a fair bit of shopping in Seoul. I planned the trip as a pretty relaxing one, alternating sightseeing with shopping, and boy did I get quite a lot of shopping done on this trip! Those who’ve been following the trip on Twitter and Facebook might have seen this pic: Besides a new wardrobe for myself, I scouted around for cool stuff made in Korea and things you can’t find too easily elsewhere, and from a whole bunch of lovely items, I ended up picking up 3 unique things for the TOTshop from 3 separate areas in …
What to see in Hua Hin when you need a break from Bangkok
Escaping from the bustle of Bangkok city to serene Hua Hin by the coast? Some suggestions on what to see and do when you are in this little Thai town.
On top of the world in Zurich
Exploring Zurich through its viewpoints. When you are surrounded by mountains, you can’t help but want to see a place from up high!
The ultimate CabinZero review – Which CabinZero Backpack is the best for your travels?
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Leaving boring behind in Beijing with Hotel Jen
Checking out the newly opened Hotel Jen Beijing and all its quirky bits!
How much does it cost to visit the Galapagos Islands as a solo traveller?
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