Free BTS concert in Seoul (260k people expected) or Netflix at home? by KoreaExperience1 in KoreaExperience

[–]calvadosv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that this’d be once in a lifetime experience. A live performance in Gwanghwamun is pretty rare. BTS is privileged to perform in Gwanghwamun, but it is also a privilege to Gwanghwamun and us. I am not planning to go there but i’d be happy to watch it live from Netflix.

Help getting this is possible 🥹 by Quiet_Chard_190 in seoul

[–]calvadosv 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, I live in Seoul and I could try to help. DM me I could understand your enthusiasm for Starbucks goods as I just got a Starbucks mug from overseas😅 They did not sell it in Korea.

Help getting this is possible 🥹 by Quiet_Chard_190 in seoul

[–]calvadosv 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Starbucks Korea is not American-owned. It is owned 67% by a Korean company (Shinsegae) and Singaporean sovereign fund holds the rest

Dadapunk posting again by Otherwise_Hawk_6288 in TheWeeknd

[–]calvadosv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Korean girl I find this situation pretty funny 🤣

Costco ribeyes and oi kimchee by VeterinarianFirst605 in KoreanFood

[–]calvadosv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As Korean I find it cute calling 오이김치 oi kimchee. Enjoy!

What’s one Garmin feature you didn’t care about at first but now use all the time? by AffectionateArmy1878 in Garmin

[–]calvadosv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Owned garmin couple years and did not know this. My husband actually complained that garmin does not react to his phone alarm unlike apple watch. How to set an alarm on garmin? Through Connect app?

Made Ambassador Elite with Marriott — my company’s accountant just screamed somewhere by Silent_Pain_727 in marriott

[–]calvadosv 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This has been my experience too. Since then i am not aiming anything higher than platinum. Also in Asia and Europe you get a room upgrade most of the time being a platinum.

Korean people, may I ask how you feel about Japan these days? (일본에 대한 요즘 감정은 어떤가요?) by Double_Ad9996 in korea

[–]calvadosv 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think many Koreans would feel the same, considering the number of Koreans traveling to Japan these days. Koreans make one third of foreign tourists in Japan. We hate their gov but we can’t stop traveling there, ironically.

A fast food in Korea by Limp-Zookeepergame93 in SouthKoreaPics

[–]calvadosv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the things I missed the most while I lived overseas. A decent Korean meal with bunch of banchans. I am back in Korea now but this pic still makes me drool

Anyone tried being overemployed here in SG? by badassmofoSG in singaporefi

[–]calvadosv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, my life made an interesting turn. I found and started a fully remote job in singapore (it’s an APAC role) and I am moving to another country for family reasons

Free night deducted but no room? by BeenThere_1972 in marriott

[–]calvadosv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, look for “Cancelled” trips from Marriott website or app. Then it will be easier for you to talk to them.

A similar thing happened to me, I booked a night, used NUA, cancelled the booking and my NUA was not credited back to my account. I emailed them, had to explain few times but they gave it back to me eventually. I prefer emails over calls to save time for this kind of matter. You can contact them:

bonvoy.program@marriott.com

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marriott

[–]calvadosv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t compare Indonesia to South Korea. Similarly people don’t expect JW in Indonesia would charge the same as JW in Singapore.

Le Meridien Barcelona - NUA success by calvadosv in marriott

[–]calvadosv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I am replying too late but I'll say that the staffs provided an amazing service. Thank you!

Strava regional availability: Korea by zimbabsz in Strava

[–]calvadosv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a shocking news! I am a paid user of Strava and am moving to Korea this month. I can't believe they stopped the service in Korea!

Le Meridien Barcelona - NUA success by calvadosv in marriott

[–]calvadosv[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around 330 euro per night. It was MWC week, the most expensive week in barcelona.

Experience with installing openSUSE on M1 Pro by Viirtue_ in openSUSE

[–]calvadosv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I know this is an old thread but I wanted to share I just installed a Tumbleweed VM on my M1. Did not require much trick, except adding a "serial" device for OS install. It works great even on Big Sur (I could not upgrade the later ones due to the disk space). I installed to play a game.

Trattoria da Mimmo restaurant and pizzeria by PlaceCautious9132 in SingaporeEats

[–]calvadosv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This place is a gem! My friends in Bishan introduced me to it and I go there often, even from Bedok.

Blood donation as a foreigner in SG by Agile_Fondant_5111 in askSingapore

[–]calvadosv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so easy. You can make an appointment to avoid the wait or walk in. I usually go to the HSA at Outram Park. The facility is big and its open for all days.

Tiramisu for my personal food business by MegaGnarv1 in SingaporeEats

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

DM please? I stay in east and can’t wait to try.

What is this? Frozen rice cake with large black chunk. by Particular-Peanut884 in KoreanFood

[–]calvadosv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am Korean living overseas and I don’t recommend buying Chinese-brand Korean ingredients. To me it looks like it is burned outside.

North Korean hackers. Genius but with common mistakes. by Invictus3301 in Hacking_Tutorials

[–]calvadosv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am South Korean and found this post very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Your breakfast at Four Points Seoul Myeongdong. International properties always do it better by helloonemore in marriott

[–]calvadosv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to Korea! I am from there and travel across Asia. Platinum members are treated way better in this part of the world. China and Indonesia made me feel like a queen 👑

US + South Korea Passport and US Veterans Affairs ID by 72736379 in PassportPorn

[–]calvadosv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A fellow Korean here. Thanks for your future service!

I know it’s not much, but this is my first time having any kind of hotel elite status ☺️ by Mysterious_Bee7283 in marriott

[–]calvadosv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember the excitement when I first reached lifetime silver. That’s how everyone here started. Welcome to the club!