http://www.wrap-roll.com/dia-chi.html
As the name indicates, this place is where you go for wraps and rolls! Every dish is paired with interesting sauce! Real YUMMY!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Seoul - Sept 2012 Update on Cosmetics & Skincare
Information is based on the trip around 1-5 Sept 2012:
Tonymoly:
Intense Care Syn-Ake Hydro-gel Mask KRW50,000 / 10 pieces (HKD33 each) **MUST TRY- most recommended**
Intense Care Snail Intense Care Hydro-gel Mask KRW50,000 / 10 pieces (HKD33 each) **MUST TRY- most recommended**
Cottony Essence Sheet Mask Wine KRW20,000 / 10 pieces (HKD13 each)
The Faceshop:
Sseal Escargot Mask Sheet KRW48,000 / 10 pieces (HKD32 each)
Sseal Escargot Cream KRW84,000 Buy-2-Get-1-Free (HKD186 each)
Special Zone Care Neck Lifting Mask KRW20,000 / 10 piece (HKD13 each)
Special Zone Care Deep Smile Fold Lifting Mask KRW20,000 / 10 piece (HKD13 each)
Special Zone Care Forehead Lifting mask KRW20,000 / 10 piece (HKD13 each)
Raspberry Line & Lift Collagen Eye Patch KRW60,000 / 40 sets (HKD10 each)*
FaceIT BB Cream with a Vibrating Puff KRW39,900 (HKD465) $265
*Shilla Duty Free at the airport inside the terminal had a promotion for 50 sheets at $54USD (approx. HKD8.50)
Innisfree:
Assorted moisturising masks - KRW950 each
Masks with other remedies such as anti-wrinkling and whitening are between KRW2,000 - 10,000 each
Note:
Per piece in HKD is calculated with the following assumptions:
Purchases of more than 30,000 Won, a tax refund of ~5% will apply
Exchange was 143 KRW/ 1 HKD
Free samples given are not included in the calculations.
Other Souvenirs:
Market O Real Brownie (7 per box) KWR1620 ($11 each) Sogo and other places in HK now have this but it is still cheaper in Seoul.
Tonymoly:
Intense Care Syn-Ake Hydro-gel Mask KRW50,000 / 10 pieces (HKD33 each) **MUST TRY- most recommended**
Intense Care Snail Intense Care Hydro-gel Mask KRW50,000 / 10 pieces (HKD33 each) **MUST TRY- most recommended**
Cottony Essence Sheet Mask Wine KRW20,000 / 10 pieces (HKD13 each)
The Faceshop:
Sseal Escargot Mask Sheet KRW48,000 / 10 pieces (HKD32 each)
Sseal Escargot Cream KRW84,000 Buy-2-Get-1-Free (HKD186 each)
Special Zone Care Neck Lifting Mask KRW20,000 / 10 piece (HKD13 each)
Special Zone Care Deep Smile Fold Lifting Mask KRW20,000 / 10 piece (HKD13 each)
Special Zone Care Forehead Lifting mask KRW20,000 / 10 piece (HKD13 each)
Raspberry Line & Lift Collagen Eye Patch KRW60,000 / 40 sets (HKD10 each)*
FaceIT BB Cream with a Vibrating Puff KRW39,900 (HKD465) $265
*Shilla Duty Free at the airport inside the terminal had a promotion for 50 sheets at $54USD (approx. HKD8.50)
Innisfree:
Assorted moisturising masks - KRW950 each
Masks with other remedies such as anti-wrinkling and whitening are between KRW2,000 - 10,000 each
Note:
Per piece in HKD is calculated with the following assumptions:
Purchases of more than 30,000 Won, a tax refund of ~5% will apply
Exchange was 143 KRW/ 1 HKD
Free samples given are not included in the calculations.
Other Souvenirs:
Market O Real Brownie (7 per box) KWR1620 ($11 each) Sogo and other places in HK now have this but it is still cheaper in Seoul.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Skincare in Korea
Recommended Brands:
Prices were based on the trips made in Oct & Dec 2011 where exchange was between 140 - 146 KRW/ HKD
In general, expect the prices to be around 20-40% cheaper than Hong Kong.
Missha
Haven't try these yet but pearl masks are suppose to whiten and brighten your skin and snail cream is the new miracle for moisturizing! We got them as they were on sale at the Duty Free Stores (a small section in the store) at the airport at around HK$5-10/each.
The Face ShopSince snail cream is so famous and such a fad recently, we had to try it! After comparing the prices, texture, the brand etc., we decided to try the snail cream from Face Shop.Sseal Snail Cream: Sold at a promotion at buy 2 get 1 free at our Dec 2011 trip. It was around HK$350 each. Skin feels velvety smooth the next morning after the first night trying it!Sseal Snail Mask: Sold at around HK$35/piece Raspberry line & life collagen eye gel mask: Sold at around HK$7/each in a 20 pack
Collagen Gel Masks at around HK$25/piece, feels moist after use but it's a little too cold to use it in the winter time.
InnisfreeA variety of paper masks at around HK$7/piece, sometimes with promotion and will give out free masks after buying 10. In general, many good feedbacks at a very reasonable price! I had many friends asking for the Tea Tree Masks which is excellent for acne prone skin.
Natural Republic
A great product for sensitive skin at a great price! The texture feels light and locks in moisture.
Laneige
And of course, Laneige! Love the recent new product Water Bank Essence and always a fan of the Water Sleeping Pack_EX.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Travel Tips on Seoul
Updated in Sept 2012
Transportation to and from the airport:
- Limousine bus @10,000 to 14,000 won (depends on the stop) one way from Incheon Airport to city
- Check at the Info Station inside of the arrival terminal or Shuttle Ticket Booths right outside of the arrival terminal for information on which bus will be closest to your hotel
- After you bought your tickets, be sure to check the bus route once you find the correct bus, last time the Info Station gave me the wrong bus and I had to go back to the Ticket Booth to change the right tickets for the right bus.
- Buses runs through the station every 30 min and the same bus can be taken back to the airport as they run in loops, it takes around 1.5 - 2 hr to and from the station depending on which station you get on.
- Key stations near Dongdaemun are: Western Co-Op, Eastgate Hotel etc.
Currency Exchange:
Currency can be exchanged at the entrance of Magliore in Dongdaemun. Rates are better than Hong Kong and no handling charge.
Tax Refund:
Available in most stores if the total purchase at a store is greater than 30,000 won. Be sure to ask for one before paying. The refund range from 4 - 7 % depending on the total gross amount. Simply request the receipt and get the cash refund at the airport.
- Upon arrival of the airport, go check-in first to get your luggage tags and DO NOT check-in the bag just yet and inform the counter you will need to get a tax refund.
- Bring your luggage (storing the goods purchased) along with your tax refund receipts and get a stamp at the custom located in a counter near aisle J. (Note - there is one on the opposite side, refer to the tax refund envelops). You can drop off the bags once you got your stamps on each receipt in the next counter.
- Once checked-in, go to the counter near Gate 28. Note there are 2 line ups for two different tax refund systems and refunds will be given to you in cash once you provide your passport and tax refund receipts at the counter.
Shopping @ Dongdaemun (東大門)
Generally opens from 10am - 5am the next day!
Expect a good 20-50% cheaper than the "Made in Korea" clothes sold in Hong Kong. You can easily find tops for $250 or less, winter jackets $800 or less, one-piece dresses $300 or less, blazers $300 or less, necklaces $70 or less etc. Price range all depends on material, style, quality and cutting etc. Once you realise how cheap the clothes are in here, you can hardly buy any clothing anywhere else in Seoul!
(1) Designer's Club (Closed on Sat)
Pro - Wholesale prices, no haggle needed, cheapest of all the ones listed here
Con - further out from the center (eg Doota), can get very crowded and congested with bags on the floor when retailers pick up their stocks there, may not sell items to you unless you buy a few. They don't like to sell items to general retail shoppers.
(2) Migliore (Closes on Monday)
Pro - Close to the subway station, good options for winter jackets. Also a great place to shop for clothes.
Con - Haggling required (If you buy 2 or more, try for 40% off first and always ask for discounts paying cash!)
(3) Hello apM (Closed on Wed)
Similar to Migliore, men's clothing have two floors with pretty good and cheap selections. Better accessories then other outlets.
(4) Nuzzon (next to Designer's Club, closed on Sat)
Wholesale prices, quality and styles aren't as nice as Designer's Store.
Look for the store named Marshmallow on the upper floors near the escalator for some really comfy and good quality leggings!
(5) Doota (Closed on Wed)
Not recommended given much higher prices similar to HK but the mall itself looks a lot more updated but mainly sell clothes in retail prices. This is where most tours will drop off the tourists!
Transportation to and from the airport:
- Limousine bus @10,000 to 14,000 won (depends on the stop) one way from Incheon Airport to city
- Check at the Info Station inside of the arrival terminal or Shuttle Ticket Booths right outside of the arrival terminal for information on which bus will be closest to your hotel
- After you bought your tickets, be sure to check the bus route once you find the correct bus, last time the Info Station gave me the wrong bus and I had to go back to the Ticket Booth to change the right tickets for the right bus.
- Buses runs through the station every 30 min and the same bus can be taken back to the airport as they run in loops, it takes around 1.5 - 2 hr to and from the station depending on which station you get on.
- Key stations near Dongdaemun are: Western Co-Op, Eastgate Hotel etc.
Currency Exchange:
Currency can be exchanged at the entrance of Magliore in Dongdaemun. Rates are better than Hong Kong and no handling charge.
Tax Refund:
Available in most stores if the total purchase at a store is greater than 30,000 won. Be sure to ask for one before paying. The refund range from 4 - 7 % depending on the total gross amount. Simply request the receipt and get the cash refund at the airport.
- Upon arrival of the airport, go check-in first to get your luggage tags and DO NOT check-in the bag just yet and inform the counter you will need to get a tax refund.
- Bring your luggage (storing the goods purchased) along with your tax refund receipts and get a stamp at the custom located in a counter near aisle J. (Note - there is one on the opposite side, refer to the tax refund envelops). You can drop off the bags once you got your stamps on each receipt in the next counter.
- Once checked-in, go to the counter near Gate 28. Note there are 2 line ups for two different tax refund systems and refunds will be given to you in cash once you provide your passport and tax refund receipts at the counter.
Shopping @ Dongdaemun (東大門)
Generally opens from 10am - 5am the next day!
Expect a good 20-50% cheaper than the "Made in Korea" clothes sold in Hong Kong. You can easily find tops for $250 or less, winter jackets $800 or less, one-piece dresses $300 or less, blazers $300 or less, necklaces $70 or less etc. Price range all depends on material, style, quality and cutting etc. Once you realise how cheap the clothes are in here, you can hardly buy any clothing anywhere else in Seoul!
(1) Designer's Club (Closed on Sat)
Pro - Wholesale prices, no haggle needed, cheapest of all the ones listed here
Con - further out from the center (eg Doota), can get very crowded and congested with bags on the floor when retailers pick up their stocks there, may not sell items to you unless you buy a few. They don't like to sell items to general retail shoppers.
(2) Migliore (Closes on Monday)
Pro - Close to the subway station, good options for winter jackets. Also a great place to shop for clothes.
Con - Haggling required (If you buy 2 or more, try for 40% off first and always ask for discounts paying cash!)
(3) Hello apM (Closed on Wed)
Similar to Migliore, men's clothing have two floors with pretty good and cheap selections. Better accessories then other outlets.
(4) Nuzzon (next to Designer's Club, closed on Sat)
Wholesale prices, quality and styles aren't as nice as Designer's Store.
Look for the store named Marshmallow on the upper floors near the escalator for some really comfy and good quality leggings!
(5) Doota (Closed on Wed)
Not recommended given much higher prices similar to HK but the mall itself looks a lot more updated but mainly sell clothes in retail prices. This is where most tours will drop off the tourists!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Jardin de Jade 蘇浙滙
Quality Shanghainese food! Totally amazed by the vegetarian abalone! MUST TRY!
There are several restaurants in Shanghai.
www.jade388.com
There are several restaurants in Shanghai.
www.jade388.com
Friday, September 9, 2011
L'Ecailler Du Bistrot
Lots of seafood to choose from and definitely have to try their lobsters and oysters!
A few handy vocabs:
Oysters (huîtres), prawns (gambas), shrimp (crevette), lobster (homard), sole (sole), cod (cabillaud), and monkfish (lotte)
The restaurant can get quite busy so reservation will be helpful or you can try your luck going there early (if you have a small group of 2).
Open Tues through Sat for lunch and dinner
Address: 22 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris
Phone (33) 01 43 72 76 77
Le Parc Restaurant
http://www.le-parc.com/
6, rue du Parc 68590 Saint-Hippolyte
+33 (0)3 89 73 00 06
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