over the next 6 months ill be going to each of these places with work for about a month each. has anyone got much experience of these places? where to go and what to expect and what to see? are there deals to be had when buying gifts etc?
I lived in Korea for a few years.
Gift wise - take your family back a couple of packs of kimchi - they won't thank you for it, it's an aquired taste, I like it.
A bottle of Soju
and some ginseng
Electronics are generally expensive there, cheaper to buy in singapore.
That's about it for Korea, loved living there,love the mental people, will go back one day to live again if I can.
I live in Singapore. In terms of what to expect, it's a very easy city to live in. We did [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/what-to-do-in-singapore ]what to do in Singapore[/url] quite recently but if you've got any specific questions about what to do & where to go let me know.
In terms of buying gifts, shopping is the number 1 pastime in Singapore! However, prices are comparable the UK for most things. Camera equipment, watches & electronics are a bit cheaper if you shop around. If you're working here then you won't be able to get a refund on GST for anything you buy in the city. It's probably worth seeing if what you want to buy is on sale at Changi airport as it will be duty free.
Cheers
Ben
Singapore - foooooooood!
Captain, correct lah!
😆 @ the Singlish!
Looking forward to a couple of days of Claypot Chicken and Chilli Crab at the end of the month!
Oh, and those insane soft boiled eggs....!
Oh I remember the Singapore thread. A valuable resource indeed! Thanks for the suggestions !!