Tuesday, 27 December 2016

[Travel Tips] Make Up Kits For Women Traveller

This time I want to share my make-up kits for everytime I travel.

 I know perfectly well as a girl you have to be beautiful all the time, include when you were travelling. BUT the bad part is make up can be heavy for your baggage. It is also taking spaces.

 The solution would be : bring as minimal item you can bring and make the make-up as small as possible.

 To reduce makeup to-bring list you can install eyelashes extension as it makes your eyes look prettier without any make-up. The eyelashes extension can hold up to 3 weeks, depending on the quality of the glue and your habits.

  If I opt not to install eyelashes extension on my eyes, here is the list of items I need to bring:

  1. BB Cream (contains SPF)Eyebrow Pencil
  2. Under Eye Concealer
  3. Eyebrow Pencil
  4. Eyeliner Pencil
  5. Eyelashes Curler
  6. Mascara
  7. Eyeshadow Palletes
  8. Contour Kit
  9. 4 Brushes, 3 for Eyeshadow 1 for Contour
  10. Perfume
 If I opt to install eyelashes extension on my eyes, here is the list of items I need to bring:

  1. BB Cream (contains SPF)
  2. Eyebrow Pencil
  3. Under Eye Concealer
  4. Eyebrow Pencil
  5. Contour Kit
  6. 1 Brush for Contour
  7. Perfume
 To reduce the space, the solution would be buy a travel kits which include small jars and bottle. I bought mine at online which consists of jars and pump bottle. I used the jars to sore my BB cream and pump bottle to store my daily lotion. I also bought perfume spritizer to store perfume up to 5mL. All of this items are totally worth it abecause it reduces spaces. For you Indonesian you can buy yours at tokopedia.com for only about $5.

[Travel Diary] Singapore Christmas Trip - A (not so) Romantic Date


I feel bored having to spend Christmas in Jakarta. Considering the budget and time availability, I decided to go to Singapore to feel the Christmas atmosphere there!

I knew that 3 days were too short, that is why I packed all of the activities. Thus my schedule was kinda busy. So if any of you want to spend 3 days in Singapore without missing a thing, here’s the things!

What you will see in this article:
  • My travel diary :p
  • Tips for buying ticket including the prices.
  • Tips for itinerary.
  • Transportation information.
  • Information about foods including the prices.
  • Some useful travel tips.

Day 1
Universal Studio Singapore
Romantic Dinner At Caffe B Marina Bay Sands
Sands Casino

Day 2
Jurong Bird Park
Singapore Zoo
River Safari Singapore
Night Safari
Culinary: Lau Pa Sat Satay

Day 3
Culinary: Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
Shopping at Orchard
Culinary: Orchard Street Ice Cream
Culinary: Salted Egg Chicken Rice

Preparation
To save time I decided to use one backpack only. Here are the list of items I brought to Singapore for 3 days trip. This list is suitable for you girls who want to travel in compact but still want to look pretty.
  • 6 pair of clothes (2 pair for spare only)
  • 6 undies, 4 bras
  • Curling iron
  • 2 hair oils (for after showering)]
  • 1 set of travel make up (for Travel Make-Up click here)
  • 1 pair of shoes
  • 1 pair of sunglass
  • Camera
  • Compact umbrella
  • Basic medicine
  • Convertible bag

And that’s all! Note to be taken, brought lightweight clothes only and wear waterproof shoes! I wore shoes from Grendha, a shoe brand for beach use. This shoes is my favourite because it is made of soft rubber, water resistant (remember, Singapore in December is rainy season), really comfortable to wear, and can be wore either for semi-formal or casual occasion.

I use black leather convertible bag that can be changed from backpack to beautiful bag. I wore it as a backpack when I went to places that has lots of activities such as Universal Studio Singapore, and wore it as sling bag when I went for Christmas eve dinner. Now you can say goodbye to packed baggage! (You can buy it at ZARA)

Day 1
My plan for Day 1 was to go to the Universal Studio Singapore (USS). I was taking the early morning flight, at 6.15 A.M. and arrived at 9 A.M. Singapore time. After I arrived I went to the hotel to put my baggage. The usual check in time for hotel is at 2 P.M. So for you guys who want to arrive in the early morning like me you can just put your baggage at the hotel (they usually have special storage for baggage). My hotel is located at Dhoby Ghaut.You may love staying in Dhoby Ghaut area because the access is wonderful. 

 After the arrival I took MRT from Changi Airport MRT Station to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. MRT is basically an underground fast train. You can buy ticket for each trip, buy EZ-Link Card, or buy Tourist Pass.

Tourist pass’ pricexxxx
Compared to tourist pass, It is cheaper to buy E. You can count yoiur fare using this MRT app here or here via apple. This app is my favpourite because it can be used offline and lightweight (around 7 MB).

After I dropped my baggage, I went to MRT station to go to the USS. You can access USS Singapore via MRT Harbour City station, Vivo city mall 3rd floor. You will then have to take monorail to the waterfront station. At arrival there is ticket booth to buy USS ticket. If you buy ticket online, the price will be cheaper, or if you are Indonesian citizen, buy your ticket at tiket.com because it cost WAY cheaper. 

To buy your ticket at tiket.com, you have to exchange your e-ticket at their office, it is located at Setiabudi Jakarta. Or you can exchange it at Singapore. But if you want to go to the USS at your fisrt arrival date, I recommended you to exchange your ticket in Indonesia, because tiket.com ticket booth at Singapore only open at 10 A.M. to 12 P.M.

USS Singapore at Christmas is beautiful. There are Christmas decorations everywhere, especially at night. The opening time is extended to 10:30 P.M. There is fireworks, and Santa Village (truthfully the Santa Village is not that great tho ^^).

The USS at Christmas day is totally packed with visitors. When we wanted to go home we had to queue for almost an hour just to get into the monorail heading to vivo city. I don’t recommend family with small children to go to the USS at the end of the year.

AND after the trip to USS don’t forget to buy Garret popcorn, the majestic and super tasty popcorn (I’m a sucker fot Garret). It cost you 5$ to buy the small bag, and trust me it worth the price!!

After USS, I went back to hotel to prepare for the Christmas Eve dinner at Caffe B. Caffe B is an ‘Italian fine dining mix with Japanese twist’ restaurant located at The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands Singapore. I made a reservation to make sure I got the table (usually at Christmas Eve or Christmas Day the restaurant is almost fully booked). They have a special menu for Christmas but you are allowed to order ala carte. I choose this place because it is close to the Casino, has a nice architecture, and not as expensicve as La Brasserie. So for you girls who want to take a commerative beautiful and elegant dinner photo with your boyfriend, you may consider Caffe B. 

I ordered Mushroom Soup, Japanese “Bolognese” (Pappardelle with Kobe Wagyu “Bolognese” with red wine), Kobe Wagyu Cordon Bleu (Breaded  “Kobe” Wagyu mixed with mozzarella served with sautéed baby spinach and porcini mushroom topped with crispy parma ham), and Italian Tiramisu Caffé B Style for dessert.The Cordon Bleu tastes great, it is my favourite from all of the dishes. The Mushroom Soup gives a wonderful aroma, the Bolognese tastes good, and the Tiramisu is OK (the tiramisu tastes kinda bitter).

After dinner I went to Sands Casino. Sands Casino gives free entry for foreigner, you just have to show them your passport. My first impression at this Casino is that this place is different from casinos on movies. Most of the people here doesn’t dressed up, some people only wear sandals and ordinary shirts. Because I’m a newbie I tried to play baccarat, the easiest game at casino. There are several minimum bets, ranging from SGD 25 onwards, I tried to play with SGD 25 bets. I bought 3 chips which prices SGD 75 in total and after severals bets I won SGD 125$.

Day 2
I bought ParkHopper Plus ticket, which includes 4-park admission (Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo, River Safari, and Night Safari), all tram rides, boat rides and the carousel ride. It is cheaper than retail, and you will get discount if your buy it online.You can buy the ticket here at SGD 79 per ticket.
 My itinerary was Jurong Bird Park – Singapore Zoo – Singapore River – Night Safari. Singapore Zoo, River Safari, and Night Safari located next to each other thus it is wise to go to the Jurong Bird Park first then followed by the rest. I choosed to go to Singapore Zoo first because Singapore Zoo close earlier than River Safari. Singapore Zoo close at 6 P.M. and River Safari close at 7 P.M.

 MRT
To go to the Jurong

At Singapore zoo there is lots of cute things to see, you can see here
At river safari, what strikes me the most is the pandas

Another note to take, because the River Safari park close at 7 P.M. it is wise to buy the 7.15 P.M. Night Safari. The time displayed at your ticket isn’t the tram’s time. It is the time when you are allowed to enter the park (whether it is the tram or the walking trails). At first I thought it was the time for the tram admission, and I ended up waiting hours to enter the park. And do remember the line at Night Safari at Christmas Day is terrific. At 8 P.M. I already ququed to enter the park, but I get in at 8.45 P.M. just because the queue line is horrible. Even the Creature of The Night Show is full so I didn’t get the chance to see the show.

I got home at 11 P.M, taking MRT to go to Lau Pa Sat to hunt for satay. Lau Pa Sat is located near Raffles Place MRT station. It is one of the most popular food market in Singapore. The stalls at Lau Pa Sat at my time of arrival are mostly close but severals are open. I ordered 10 sticks of satay for SGD 14 and it was delish (it is my favourite satay in Singapore!).

Day 3
Because it is the last day I went for a leisure walk. I went to the Michelin-Starred Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle. “Michelin Star" is a hallmark of fine dining quality and restaurants around the world. Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle is the first cheap street food stall in Singapore granted the star. They have two stall which both are located at Chinatown and you can either visit the stall located at Smith Street or at the original one which is located at the Chinatown Food Complex.The nearest station is China Town MRT Station. I visit the store at Smith Street because it provides Air Conditioner therefore it is more comfortable.

We have to queued for almost 45 moinutes to order because the line is packed. (ps: one of the waiter there is Indonesian and after few talks he became really friendly).

I ordered Soya Sauce Chicken Rice, Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle, Char Siu, and vegetable. All tasted great! But the best one would be the noodle and the Char Siu. It has a rich flavour and smell.
 For dessert I went to orchard road, looking for street Ice Cream. You can’t miss eating Orchard Road’s street ice cream when you go to Singapore, it tastes great and cheap (only SGD 1.2 each wow)!

After a few stroll and shop around the road, I went to the Far East Plaza looking for Salted Egg Chicken Rice. Salted Egg Chicken Rice is one of the food you have to try because of its tastiness level ^^ The restaurant stall is located at the top floor of the building. 

I went back to the airport at 5 P.M. because my return flight is at 8.30 P.M.

Overall my trip in Singapore is lovely and fun and I can’t wait for my next trip!

Thursday, 22 December 2016

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