Europe Trip

[isetan]

Thanks Glorymum.


Really cheap lor. I just change S$4000 this afternoon to Euro. Looks like need to burn another hole in my pocket for more euros.

[fable]

When I travel, I use google maps on my iPhone. You need a wifi connection to download the map for the area you are at, but you are not charged for that blue dot that shows up on the map that tells you where you are. When I was in Europe over summer I didn’t get a local sim card and was not charged roaming charges for maps. I didn’t know this until I met up with my pilot friend in Paris and he told me that’s what he does. Now that wifi is so prevalent, I don’t even subscribe to data roaming unless there’s a good deal. I think the directions function is charged, but not if you want to see your present location on maps.

[GLORYmum]

isetan:

Thanks Glorymum.


Really cheap lor. I just change S$4000 this afternoon to Euro. Looks like need to burn another hole in my pocket for more euros.

Hi isetan, can use credit card lah. Make a photocopy of your passport as u may need it to process tax refund at the stores. Galereies Lafayette has an area specially for generating the tax refund forms which u can bring to the eu departure port for processing immediate refund by cash or a little longer by credit card.

Have fund shopping in Paris and other parts in Europe.

If u happen to be in Switzerland, bag up with Swiss knives,very nice gifts and much cheaper. Buy chocolates from their supermarket which are cheaper and some of them not sold here.

Cheers.

[isetan]

Thanks GLORYmum, normally I like to go for good exchange rate. For credit card, the rate will be high, but yes, safety is also impt, I will consider seriously. Thank you.

[jtoh]

fable:

When I travel, I use google maps on my iPhone. You need a wifi connection to download the map for the area you are at, but you are not charged for that blue dot that shows up on the map that tells you where you are. When I was in Europe over summer I didn't get a local sim card and was not charged roaming charges for maps. I didn't know this until I met up with my pilot friend in Paris and he told me that's what he does. Now that wifi is so prevalent, I don't even subscribe to data roaming unless there's a good deal. I think the directions function is charged, but not if you want to see your present location on maps.

Thanks for the tip. Does this still apply with the new iPhone maps?

[GLORYmum]

isetan:

Thanks GLORYmum, normally I like to go for good exchange rate. For credit card, the rate will be high, but yes, safety is also impt, I will consider seriously. Thank you.

Usually true but sgd getting stronger these days so your transactions could be posted to yr bill at an even cheaper rate.

[baobei]

Dear all,


Where do you get winter clothings for your children? Is there any sale that you know of? Looking at pants, boots and vest that could keep the children warm.

Thanks in advance!

[fable]

jtoh:

fable:

When I travel, I use google maps on my iPhone. You need a wifi connection to download the map for the area you are at, but you are not charged for that blue dot that shows up on the map that tells you where you are. When I was in Europe over summer I didn't get a local sim card and was not charged roaming charges for maps. I didn't know this until I met up with my pilot friend in Paris and he told me that's what he does. Now that wifi is so prevalent, I don't even subscribe to data roaming unless there's a good deal. I think the directions function is charged, but not if you want to see your present location on maps.

Thanks for the tip. Does this still apply with the new iPhone maps?

I'm sure. I haven't upgraded my os coz I didn't want to mess up my maps! Btw I just got back from Sri Lanka and it worked there too!

[auntieM]

baobei:

Dear all,


Where do you get winter clothings for your children? Is there any sale that you know of? Looking at pants, boots and vest that could keep the children warm.

Thanks in advance!

Can try Uniqlo, M Dutti. The North Face has nice stuff for kids too. There is a shop in Wheelock Place that sells kids winter clothings ..

[baobei]

auntieM:

baobei:

Dear all,


Where do you get winter clothings for your children? Is there any sale that you know of? Looking at pants, boots and vest that could keep the children warm.

Thanks in advance!

Can try Uniqlo, M Dutti. The North Face has nice stuff for kids too. There is a shop in Wheelock Place that sells kids winter clothings ..

THank you AuntieM! We tried Uniqlo, they do not have winter clothings for the kids. I bought a jacket with doce feathers for them at Zara. Now looking for the pants and boots. Wonder would the thermal wear plus vest and jacket warm enough for the children. I will try North Face this weekend.