Dnls_mum:

ptb7476:

i am thinking of heading to europe for the long august holiday but no idea where to go simply too many want to go lolz


... did a self drive romantic road trip last year but hubby would liek to do rail this year ... check with Trafalgar and Conti ..no children below 5 allowed ..so guess have to DIY lolz..

any recommendation which part of europe is best to go in August

more into scenaric tours..

Aug is peak of summer, and European tourists will be out in full strength! So be prepared for higher hotel prices. Days are long and everywhere shd be bright and sunny, perhaps maybe a little hot in the south. You can't go wrong with any of the places if your objective is to experience a European summer.

that is what i read on the net...but last year i went frankfurt also in august look fine to me ... bright and sunny ..excellent background for photo taking and weather is cooling and cold at times ( 14 degrees ) though it is summer ..so i kind of enjoy it lolz ...

anyway we have shortlisted ...we going to try cover France , Switzerland and Italy :rahrah: now need to quickly google for deals :rahrah:

Looking for a good coach for my kids at Hougang Swimming pool . Any recommendation ?

charleslee:

I know one driver fetching to holy innocent also, u can try text him?

82223407

is he private hire driver / parent carpooling / private school bus operator ?

jetsetter:

Done with my shopping Drying them on my rack before packing!

given the current weather ..always raining har to dry ..

MotherHen:

ptb7476:

[quote=\"MotherHen\"]Any recommendations for places in SIngapore that sell winter boots? Or should I just get them online?

winter boots can only use during winter .. what i did is get hiking boots that are water proof .

anyway if you want, you can head to chinatown , some of those chinese shop that sell winter wear do sell winter boots
you can also get it online

Thank you very much. Went online last night and ordered snow boots for the whole family. Now just hoping that size and quality OK. If not, will probably go get the Timberland boots.[/quote]singapore expo having timberland sales now

MotherHen:

Any recommendations for places in SIngapore that sell winter boots? Or should I just get them online?

winter boots can only use during winter .. what i did is get hiking boots that are water proof .

anyway if you want, you can head to chinatown , some of those chinese shop that sell winter wear do sell winter boots
you can also get it online

anggie78:

PegMama:

My got a transfer maid and agent charged me $888 (agent fee) + $321 (insurance) and 7 months advances for the maid loan. Total I paid around $5000. Nowadays, agent anyhow charges and any amount employer paid hardly can recover back if maid no good. Good luck.

after i have a bad experience with one of my ex-helper by paying a high placement fees, i refrain myself from doing it again. hence i look for helpers with decent placement fees ranging about$1000-$2000.

that is why i refused to do it .. no guarantee high agent fee = quality maid .. even though they claims they screen the maid and they only accept the best

choonie:

We are also planning a trip to niseko in Dec & have problem with reserving restaurants. The popular ones are fully booked like abucha.


Can anyone recommend good restaurants in hirafu village that we dun need to book in advance?

Thanks a lot!

depend on your data .. abu cha still available on 16th but i have already made reservation for another restaurant ..
guess will give it a miss

what is the norm agent fees + placement fee these days ?


I found a maid but her agent is charging $1588 before insurance and work permit admin papers and the maid placement fee is $3K !!

all the ++ that is equal to S$5K

i am under the impression there is more transparency now … the fees payable to the agent is only 2 months of their salary (her basis is $600) so i got a shock with i see the final amount

mattnat:

Hi,


Any parents with children in P1 next year, attending briefing this evening?
Can I check if its at old or new site?

i would think it is the old site cos they have not move to new site yet

will be in niseko in dec and hearsay restaurant need to be book in advance


is there any portal like CHOPE that can help us to make reservation with restaurant
most of the good makan place there dun even have website @_@ … when if have also in japanese and no email or reservation function

they do have phone number but i worry … chicken and duck talk cos i dont speak japanese