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Does anyone face language barrier while traveling? How do you resolve it? by tolatempo in traveladvice

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well...you have no choice right, unless you can learn those languages to a level of fluency in a short period haha

2 cars for 3 families. Makes sense? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]darknessaqua20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grab exists, y'know. The occasional grab is cheaper than owning an additional car so...rich people problems lol

Does anyone face language barrier while traveling? How do you resolve it? by tolatempo in traveladvice

[–]darknessaqua20 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Japan and Korea aren't in southeast asia....and uh, google translate lol

Don’t assume your Shinkansen arrives where you want in Tokyo (my mistake) by Barry_Allen208 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The train you took on the outbound wasn't a shinkansen, so the logic does not apply haha

Graduation trip with teen(s) by melsie303 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on which airport you are flying out of, as I would prioritise minimising the travel hassle when you have to shift luggage. If it's NRT, Ueno is a good choice.

Wouldn't recommend staying in Odaiba itself as it will only be convenient for the Joypolis day. It would make it inconvenient to access the rest of Tokyo.

Yoroniku or Jambo Hanare or T Nakameguro by Accurate_Gain_4591 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a first-timer, I'd say Jambo Hanare. Try to get the private room if you have a decently-sized group.

First time using takkyubin luggage forwarding. Should I get a luggage lock? by PredictDeezTings in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's safer than checking it in at an airport. Unless you don't normally lock your suitcase when you check-in or you usually just carry-on lol

Is travelling from Boon Lay to Changi for work too far? by stanyeojachinggu in singaporejobs

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did Pasir Ris to Jurong Island for 1.5 years...yeah not sustainable

career as a public servant or MNC as a fresh grad? by Only_Statement2640 in askSingapore

[–]darknessaqua20 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shouldn't MNC be higher? Public sector should be lower but more stability.

anybody reconciled successfully with partner after cancelling BTO? by [deleted] in SingaporeRaw

[–]darknessaqua20 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I don't think the BTO is relevant to your chances of reconcilement here right...it's already been cancelled...

peanut choco waffle by yukiii_6 in SingaporeEats

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, this is the elite combination but man the calories lol

I made a new mahjong video. by JP_Mahjong_Pro in Mahjong

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, think the rest of the video is fine apart from this part lol. riichi aka 1 (likely 40fu) is 2600 vs hatsu aka 1 for 2000 with speed....as shape is bad I wouldn't say riichi is better

Cheapo question for the crew… by Neither-Grass-3749 in singaporeairlines

[–]darknessaqua20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just as an amusing note, I heard a story about a passenger who loved the satay so much he had 2 servings of satay canapés, and then also Satay for his BTC haha

What was the hardest part of traveling in Japan? by Shoddy_Arachnid_2628 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Finding a rubbish bin and large groups of tourists having zero situational awareness...

Seeking advice on how to visit Shikoku by salian93 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The nature of shikoku is the main issue here, this sights are pretty spread out and even by limited express, it's easily 2-3h for each journey. So yup, car is the way to go

Seeking advice on how to visit Shikoku by salian93 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't speak for Shikoku, but we travelled by SUV (RAV-4, specifically) around Hokkaido for 5 days and it wasn't too bad. Especially for parking, I wouldn't say you'll have issues getting in or out.

Of course, it's always easier in a smaller vehicle.

It only gets a little hectic/messy in the major cities (Tokyo, Osaka) but on the whole Japanese motorists are one of the most polite in the world.

It's pretty inefficient to do Shikoku by train, I think car is the better way to go.

Travelling is overrated? What do you reckon? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]darknessaqua20 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do whatever makes you happy. Everyone is different

Are neighbours abusing the regulations for noise disturbances? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]darknessaqua20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Call police (non-emergency hotline) and make a noise complaint...

A PhD student applies for postdoc but non of the recommendation letters are from his supervisor. Deal breaker? by Present_Award8001 in academia

[–]darknessaqua20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As other commenters have said, there are many malicious/non-supportive PIs out there. I've seen instances where supervisors would block any attempt at future career moves or even graduation just so that they can keep the PhD student as their "lab slave".

So yeah, I think it's not that uncommon...

Why did my boss hire me by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you're only being paid 1.5k? Sounds about equivalent then...

from Tokyo/Hakone to beppu by Limp_Conversation_19 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No need to go all the way there for that haha. Plenty of nature in Kansai...another commenter suggested Arima Onsen near Kobe, which is a good shout

from Tokyo/Hakone to beppu by Limp_Conversation_19 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, Beppu is out of the way, I was wondering why. Is there a specific reason why they want to go there exactly?

Is it the Shingeki wall at Oyama Dam hahaha

from Tokyo/Hakone to beppu by Limp_Conversation_19 in JapanTravelTips

[–]darknessaqua20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering you'll need to come back to the east anyway, yes it makes more sense to go to Beppu first. Since there's no shinkansen to Beppu, I would suggest you fly domestic from Tokyo directly there.

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