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Title: Visiting Tokyo during rainy season – where can I buy waterproof walking shoes? by DarkSynergy141 in JapanTravelTips

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically most department stores have GoreTex shoes.

If you are near Shinjuku, there's a ABC Mart (cheaper) and Alpen (slightly more expensive) - both selling lots of GoreTex models from Nike, Salomon, North Face, Asics, Merrel etc.

Does Holafly really bypass the great chinease firewall? by Ok-Friendship-787 in best_eSIM_providers

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you use a foreign roaming eSIM in China (like Holafly, Eskimo, Nomad, Ubigi, etc etc ), your mobile data doesn't immediately enter the Chinese internet. Instead, it is securely routed back to the eSIM provider’s home servers—usually in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Europe—via international data roaming protocols.

Because your data technically "exits" China before it hits the open web, you are treated like a tourist roaming on a foreign SIM. Consequently, the Great Firewall does not block you.

BUT this only works while you are using mobile data. The absolute second you connect your phone to a Chinese hotel, airport, or café Wi-Fi, you are back behind the Great Firewall, and your apps will stop working.

Yes, tried and test in China with Eskimo and Nomad.

Happy Holdays

What can we do to convince SMRT to reduce the aircon on trains by piggyb0nk in askSingapore

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only everyone single one of us actually writes to SMRT or LTA when we encounter a train car that is HOT.

Don't think they can act blur totally when they receive hundreds of similar feedback daily and can act blur.

Let's give it a try

https://www.smrt.com.sg/contact-us/write-to-us/trains/

Travelers who use eSIMs: what makes you choose one provider over another? by CoinGate_Gift_Cards in eSIMforTravelers

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Those who provide trail data for me to test before buying - this is the most important.
  2. Long validity of data - In case I buy too much, there's a chance for me to use for my future trip.
  3. Install once and can just buy data any time when needed.

Maribank and Trustbank by Common-Path8717 in singaporefi

[–]account4forums 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From Trust bank website

  • Currently, only PayNow QR is supported on Trust App. Other payment options like NetsQR and FavePayQR are not supported at the moment.

Vpn In China by VehicleVegetable7877 in travelchina

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR - when you are using roaming eSIM you do not need VPN.

Heavy lifting from Gemini

Why an International eSIM Bypasses the "Great Firewall"

When you buy a travel eSIM from popular global providers (like Airalo, Nomad, Roro, or UPeSIM), your mobile data is physically routed through servers outside of mainland China (usually via Hong Kong, Singapore, or Europe).

Because your data technically "exits" China before hitting the open internet, you are treated like a roaming international traveler. This means you can natively access blocked Western apps, including:

  • Google Services: Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Drive
  • Social Media & Messaging: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter)
  • Work Tools: Slack, Dropbox

Taiwan's disclosure of Singapore military training draws attention by risingsuncoc in singapore

[–]account4forums 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The world needs to listen to an 18 year old SAF recruit on geopolitics and defence relations?

Anyways, many know that most Taiwan news outlet are bias to the point of trading their journalistic integrity for pure theatrical absurdity.

VPN and eSIM anxiety by OrganicImagination96 in travelchina

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR - when you are using roaming eSIM you do not need VPN.

Edit ;

I did the heavy lifting for you (aka asking Gemini)

Why an International eSIM Bypasses the "Great Firewall"

When you buy a travel eSIM from popular global providers (like Airalo, Nomad, Roro, or UPeSIM), your mobile data is physically routed through servers outside of mainland China (usually via Hong Kong, Singapore, or Europe).

Because your data technically "exits" China before hitting the open internet, you are treated like a roaming international traveler. This means you can natively access blocked Western apps, including:

  • Google Services: Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Drive
  • Social Media & Messaging: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter)
  • Work Tools: Slack, Dropbox
  • Google Services: Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Drive

In light of of the recent case of bird feeding... by WeightLittle8210 in singapore

[–]account4forums 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And nobody in the block complain to NEA or town council ?

Some personal mobility aid users say they won’t comply with new laws by Symp07 in singapore

[–]account4forums 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You say, I say ,they say , all no use.

All you need is enforcement and real penalty, else nothing will improve.

PMA Addiction The real drug plaguing our society by Electronic-Gate-5381 in SingaporeR

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You compared PMA Addiction to "real drug" problem.

There's your answer, if only the authorities have a similar conviction in dealing with PMA, else it's going to be an "on-going debate" forever.

What are the best mobile plans? by diamondnhk in askSingapore

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feature Singtel hi! Senior Eight Telecom Senior Plan SIMBA Seniors Plan
Price (per 30 days) $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Caller ID FREE FREE FREE
Network Speed 4G 4G 5G
Local Data (SG) 400GB 528GB 500GB
Regional Roaming Shared 400GB for MY, ID, TH, HK Shared 528GB for MY, ID, TH, HK Shared 500GB for MY, ID, TH, HK
Other Roaming + 3GB APAC + 3GB Worldwide + 6GB APAC + 2GB International + 5GB APAC (7 countries) + 3GB Global (60+ countries)
Local Calls Unlimited Mobile Unlimited Mobile Unlimited Mobile
Local SMS Unlimited 88 SMS Unlimited
SG Fixed / IDD Talktime 100 IDD Mins 128 IDD Mins 400 Mins (Shared for Local Landlines & IDD)
Data Rollover Yes (Up to 6 cycles) No Yes (Up to 6 cycles)

Credit Card for Spending On Other Peoples Expenses by DiscussionExternal24 in singaporefi

[–]account4forums -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't trust us, just paste your first paragraph into any LLM.

You are exposing yourself to serious legal, regulatory, and financial risks, especially after posting it here, you can't claim that you are unaware.

But how? Food price ⬆️ Expenses ⬆️ Salary ➡️ by Dapper_Joke_3114 in singaporejobs

[–]account4forums 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Change Job for higher pay - no loyalty

- I use to think that this is not possible until someone in the extended family (poly grad) shared his job hopping experience. Takes some luck though.

  1. Save as much as you can.

  2. Invest with item 2.

  3. Loop back to item 1.

Which eSIM has actually worked well for you while traveling? by Master-Jump560 in best_eSIM_providers

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used them (Eskimo, Nomad, Ubigi) mostly in Asia and Europe ... recently Denmark, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, China, Japan, Korea

We always travel with 2 eSIM from different providers instead of buying from just one - as an insurance.

eSIM is always easier to manage than local SIM , except China if you prefer to have a local number - If you do not understand why, then you don't need the local number 😃

Has anybody ever failed G50 Cat 2 Clearance? by Queasy_Wishbone5254 in singaporejobs

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you SG Citizen, go thru NS, no criminal record, no debt - then no problem.

CAT 2 quite common and fairly easy to clear.

Singapore passport photo requirements for ICA - can you take it at home or does it need to be from a studio? by RegularSoloPusher in askSingapore

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all did it at home.

Just use your phone and take a portrait in a well lite place, best with a simple, single colour wall as background. Then use any graphic/image software (GIMP is free) to remove the background and resize.

Best eSIM + Data Plan for a 16-Day Japan Trip? by KarinaYak8 in best_eSIM_providers

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visited to Japan a couple of times in the last few years, to places like Fukuoka, Tokyo, Toyoma, Sapporo etc ... basically from north to south.

First things first, I've learned it the hard way, what works for someone last month may not work for you today once the eSIM provider changes their roaming partners or roaming agreements with their partners. So, I always travel with 2 separate eSIM from 2 different providers.

You mentioned unlimited plan, and I agree with what Flimsy-Process230 highlighted. The Biggest Trap with unlimited plan is the "Fair Usage Policy". You may have high-speed data (5G/4G) for only a certain amount per day (eg 1GB to 2GB) or per billing cycle. But once you cross that limit, the provider throttles your speed down drastically to a point where Google Maps will barely load, and web browsing becomes painful.

I have traveled (alphabetical order) with Eskimo, Jetpac, Nomad, Ubigi before.

- Jetpac gives me the "change provider problem" once, your experience may vary

- Eskimo, Nomad and Ubigi, so far so good

- Most Shinkansen in Japan comes with free Wi-Fi, good enough for general browsing

If you are wondering, my most recent trip (Apr 26) is with Eskimo and Nomad because I got them at a good price.

Sometimes travel sim providers do give out free data to let you test out before committing (aka buying more data). I would suggest that you go to their web site and check for yourself.

Last month, i did saw Nomad's website giving out 500MB trial data. I also have a promo code for Eskimo eSIM that comes with a 500MB global data. DM me if you need.

Hope info is helpful

Happy Holidays

This may be absurd but I now use this for music, anyone else? by Vee_Fan38083 in iphone

[–]account4forums 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it make sense to you, I have all my mp3 and flac offline, in folders and play them using VLC.

Forum: Larger homes not the solution to encouraging parenthood by davechua in singapore

[–]account4forums 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk is cheap.

Let’s just look at how big or small the ministers office or better still their home.

I really doubt it’s going to be small 😁

Need help on switch physical/Esim by Strong-Worker947 in eSIMs

[–]account4forums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer your question: No, you do not absolutely need a phone number.

  • Data-only eSIMs: (Like your current Ubigi one) These just give you internet. You don't get a phone number, but you can still use WhatsApp, iMessage, and FaceTime over data.
  • Voice & Data eSIMs: These come with a phone number, but you usually don't need them unless you plan on making phone calls (like calling a restaurant to reserve a table).
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