[Holiday] day -1 prep!

Can't believe august 1st is tomorrow! Been anticipating this day since I bought my ticket to seoul!! I am so excited!!! You probably know that I am from my previous posts how I did my research etc. I tried to do last minute review on places I want to visit. This time I am trying to factor in the weather. Based on the weather forecast I received from our hotel, it seems like the weather isn't that bad. 25-31 degree celcius seems to be the norm now. I am pretty happy with that. I do miss winter but hey! Summer means shorts and light clothes. I can't complain!

So! I don't know about you but my suitcase is usuallt 80% packed many days before my actual departure. I know Seoul is a shopping heaven and I prolly shouldn't bring too much clothes with me but I normally dont wear new clothes straight away. Mainly for hygiene reason (seriously,  do you think the stores laundry all the clothes before they display it? Even if they did, dust and bacteria have prolly collected after a period of time).

Anyway, so if you want to know what I have packed with me, here it is:

1. Day Clothes x 9 sets
I am going there for 9 days so I guess I wont have time to go back to the hotel and change. So one set a day is enough. What I mean by set is either dress or a pants + top. To be honest with you, I never travel light. I bring my entire wardrobe with me everytime I travel. I just had a hard time choosing what to bring!!

2. Undies x 18sets
3. Shoes
I want to elaborate on shoes a little. With Seoul currently have a monsoon and summer, I am bound to adjust my footwear accordingly.  I am bringing with me:
- a pair of rain boots
- a pair of sandals
- a pair of heels.
- pocket shoes
Heels might you ask?!  I wear heels like I wear flats and it makes me look better in picture too. (I am very petite).
4. Skin care product.
Again, I know Seoul is a skin care heaven butttt I don't use Korean product.  Well, I am yet to embark in one so I have to stick with my current ritual.
5. Make ups and hair curler.
6. Shower gel, toothpaste, shampoo
I don't use hotels shampoo nor shower gel. My hair gets dry when I use a wrong product so I have to use my own stuffs.
7. Misc. Items: charger, camera,  ipad, books,  tissue (?), korea discount coupons (like tons of it)
8. Last but not least: korean won and passport!
Actually some USD would be good too. I exchange some money in singapore (so far I think the best rate is at silver river money changer at marina) but I also bring some sgd and usd with me. I have one coupon that gives me 30% discount on the charge when exchange money.
9. Print your itinerary
Well that or have it ready somewhere in your electronic gadget. I prefer to have a print out version. My itinerary is DAEBAK! lol. You can view it on my previous post but if you want the pdf version, drop me an email or comment below.
10.  Some medicine
Like panadol or ur usual medicine. My mom always pack some medicine whenever we travel so I guess I grow up to think that its part of the necessities. 

Allright everyone! I'm gonna update this blog soon with day to day details!

WATCH THIS SPACE

xoxo,

M

Morganfield, The Star Buona Vista

I am never one who likes meaty stuffs. Dont get me wrong, I am the most carnivore person ever but there is something about BBQ ribs that I don't really fancy. Be it hurricane or ribs n rumps in Sydney,  or the latest addition to Singapore dining, Morganfield.

Nevertheless, I had a hearty meal there and since we ordered 2 plates of gigantic platters, I was madly stuffed. A platter could easily feed 5 people (don't believe the waiter when they said its to be shared among 2-3 people. 2 to 3 people with humongous appetite and haven't eaten in 20days, maybe). 

Overall, I guess it is a great if you love bbq ribs or to have dinner and have to feed hungry guests at a decent price.  the place is quite crowded, I would recommend a reservation (as I always will do to any restaurants I am heading)

Xoxo,

M

Morganfield

The Star Vista, #02-23

Reservation: (65) 6684 3635

Website: www.morganfields.com

Tim Ho Wan Singapore

I don't knowat is it about yum cha or dim sum in general but it has the power to wake me up on the weekends (I an heavy sleeper and I sleep most of the time. *piggy >. <*). Last weekend I managed to drag my feet from the bed very early to queue up at the new yum cha establishment, Tim ho wan.

For those of you who don't know what it is. Its a hyped yumcha place in Hong Kong where people would queue for hours just to eat yum cha. And knowing that Hong Kong is practically a yum cha town, this place has got to be really special. Tim ho wan is also the cheapest michelin star restaurant in the world. (Yes! The place has 1 Michelin star. Pretty impressive tbh)

Anyway enough about the boring facts. I went there with some of my office colleagues. We all wanted to queue by the time it opens and being the smart ass that I am I told them it opens at 10am. Apparently though, they open at 9am and by 10am the queue has snaked all the way to the corner. Luckily one of my colleague was a much earlier riser than I and started to queue at 9+. We queued for around 30 - 45 mins before we got our table of 7. I guess its all due to their efficiency.  We were given the menu to fill in while we r queueing and by the time we were seated we only waited like 5mins before our foods were served.

We ordered almost everything on the menu, from their famous bbq pork bun to the vermicelli roll to congee.  To my surprise the bill was relatively cheap, we paid around sgd 20+ each. Really living to their cheapest michelin star reputation. 

Food wise though. Apart from their bun, there is nothing much to rave about. If I were asked to queue again, I might wouldnt jump at the opportunity.  But I have tried it and I can finallt say I have tried it (yay).

Here is some of the picture from that day.

Tim Ho Wan

#01-29A Plaza Singapura, 68 orchard rd

Singapore