Around the world
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An umbrella at 70g, yes it’s possible! WPC super air light
non-sponsoreditemEven if we move less than during the first round-the-world trip, we keep the reflexes of great travelers: to buy little, but of quality, to buy what makes us happy (Marie Kondo method) and especially to weigh everything we buy :DWhile window-shopping in Japan, I discovered an ultra-light umbrella made in Japan. It weighs only 70g ! the weight of 5 empty cans of Coke. It is marked on it “super air light: amazingly light weighted umbrella with enhanced portability will relieve your stress”.I don’t know if an ultra-light umbrella can also relieve my stress (interesting concept), but I really like its featherweight and since then, it’s always in my…
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Where to go shopping for cheap in Seoul (South Korea)? Underground shopping in Seoul
Seoul, along with Tokyo, are among the top destinations in Asia for shopping and/or fashionista fans. Today, I take you on a tour of the best places for shopping, for cheap. Attention: here I speak mainly about the purchase of clothes. For cosmetics, you have a dedicated article. Be aware that there are plenty of underground areas where you can go shopping in Seoul – usually in the subways. The clothes sold there do not necessarily have a brand or label. Prices start at 5,000won. In summer, the average price (June 2018) is 10,000won. The most expensive items are 30,000won maximum. Clothes are very nice, good quality but they look…
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Digital Nomad: Indispensable Computer Tools & Accessories
Since we are digital nomads, we have had to add a few more gadgets to our luggage to create a better working environment, even when we are nomads. Despite all this equipment (and cosmetics for Anh), we live with only 41.6kg for two (16kg for Anh and 25.6kg for JB) – an optimizable weight but for our comfort (meaning the number of washes to do per week) we have since bought more clothes than we need 😀 Here is the list of tools / equipment that we consider indispensable as digital nomads. A smartphone (150g) It’s the minimum 😀 Often, I make calls via the Skype app on the phone,…
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Internet in China: what works? What doesn’t work?
Spending a few days in China is also discovering the Chinese Internet.Indeed, China has the “Great Firewall of China” which prevents access to many services that Westerners like us use.This “great digital wall” serves as much to censor what the Chinese authorities do not like as to ensure economic protectionism.Indeed, the major services we use have their Chinese equivalent: Google / Facebook is replaced by Baidu WhatsApp is replaced by Wechat Amazon is replaced by Alibaba Uber is replaced by Didi … Small feedback on our 3 days in Beijing Access and speed Internet access is quite simple, our hotel had wifi which did not even require an access code.At…
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Up to 6 days of transit in China? No need for a visa!
On our way back to France after 7 months in Asia, we organize our return to stay a few days in Beijing, China. For several years now, the French have not needed visas if they stay less than 72 hours, a principle that was doubled in December 2017. You can now stay up to 6 days (144 hours). Make sure you know the terms and conditions (not all Chinese airports offer this visa exemption and you must leave from the same airport as the one you arrived at). Here are a few tips for easy enjoyment. Prepare your documents: tickets and hotel reservations At the Chinese immigration, the officer will…
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Our opinion on the Max card of the Crédit Mutuel Arkéa: a disaster!
Travelling around the world for the last 2 years, we have been using the international option of the Société Générale to avoid paying foreign exchange fees abroad. Very happy with this option, the annual fee is however a little high compared to the competing services that have developed in the meantime, so we have just created an account on the bank N26 which everyone tells us is very good. Wishing now to have both a card with an international option (from 2 different banks), it was when I was about to sign up to Revolut that I heard about the Max card from Crédit Mutuel on Twitter. Max used to…
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How to Rent a Car on Jeju Island (South Korea)?
Jeju Island is THE favorite tourist destination for Koreans Every day, many flights connect Seoul and Jeju and thousands of people disembark to visit the island As public transportation isn’t the ideal solution to explore the island, many decide to rent a car As a result, many rental companies compete with each other and renting a car is easy, fast and cheap Small return of experience of our hiring at Lotte Rent a car with whom we carried out two hirings How do I book my car? Everything is done online on the site of Lotte Rent a car. The site isn’t a model of ergonomics but has the merit…
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Jeju Island (South Korea): 1st day of visit
After a month and a half in Seoul, here we are in Jeju for a week! Over a week, there are a lot of days where we work, so you will see on the blog only 3 travel diaries, corresponding to the 3 days where we actually visit 😀 Let’s get started Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary Jeju, késako, and why do we have to go there? South Korea is very strong in marketing and Jeju is one of the well-publicized destinations abroad. It is an island in the very south of the country, home to many (old) volcanoes, marketed as the Hawaii…
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Where to buy cosmetics in Seoul (South Korea)? What to bring back from South Korea?
Article updated on June 3, 2020 The base Before shopping for Korean cosmetics in Seoul, you should first familiarize yourself with the concept of Korean layering. Here, the products are more liquid than the products used in France so the complete routine that a Korean woman who respects herself is between 9 and 11 steps (like Japanese women). To get up to date with thisn’tion of layering, before your trip to Seoul, buy one of the following books: in French : Layering, the beauty secret of Japanese women The Japanese Skincare Revolution: How to Have the Most Beautiful Skin of Your Life, written by a true Japanese beauty guru in…
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Prepaid 4G SIM card in South Korea: how much does it cost? Where to buy it?
Where to buy a prepaid SIM card at Seoul airport (INCHEON)? After passing through immigration and collecting your luggage, you will be in the arrival hall. You will find several booths offering prepaid 4G SIM cards and even the rental of wifi pockets The rates are quite high, so take the time to compare prices to choose the offer that suits you best according to the length of your stay and the amount of data you want Beyond the dedicated booths, go and see also in the convenience stores, that’s where I found the offer that suits me best You should know that in Seoul, it is very easy to…
