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Tiger Balm is that quick, one-stop solution that every adult should have with them at all times. Although the medicated ointment is known for easing body aches (neck, shoulders, back, etc.), one can also relieve a bad headache or stuffy nose just by inhaling its calming herbal scent. The ointment is sold in different variations, from the original balm jar to body patches to oil bottles. Plus you can easily find Tiger Balm at any local convenience store or pharmacy at an affordable price. Railroads in the game are also labelled after MRT stations and chance cards include instances like MRT breakdown fines.
If they live somewhere with nice hotels then you can pamper them by buying them a resort day pass. A day pass typically includes access to all the facilities, pool, gym, spa and beach and sometimes includes drinks, lunch and even money off spa treatments. A care package with things from home include their favourite treats such as facemasks, hair products, bubble bath, and moisturiser, then add in some lovely edible gifts. These days everyone and their dog has a smart phone which usually means thousands of pictures that sit on a memory card long forgotten. You can go traditional with a photo album or photobook with multiple pictures, or something different like a canvas or hanging photo display, or even a personalised calendar for the new year. The chances are the expat in your life will love to travel and do it frequently.
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The cheapest way to send a gift abroad is to have it shipped by boat. Lots of companies do cargo shipments every month and many will collect items from you to send. There is usually a minimum size package to send but this can be as small as 2 cubic feet, perfect for large items and packages with multiple items.
Lots of companies do offer a gift-wrapping service these days but it may still be costly in the long run. The good thing about buying a physical gift is that you can choose the exact thing you want and then add some little extra touches like fancy wrapping paper, bows and gift tags with a personalised message. The downside of this is that if you are posting the gift internationally it is going to get very expensive for large parcels. Usually I buy pineapple tarts and other biscuits for my overseas friends. The beautiful Peranakan tiles brings us right back to the shophouse days, a representation of our historic Singaporean five-foot way architecture, donning this notebook with a rich vintage flavour. Unlikes what souvenirs connote, souvenirs can be quirky and they now come in many varieties such as jewellery, foods, prints, t-shirts, knick-knacks, tote bags, etc.
Local Singapore plates
Kaya toast is widely recognized as a national breakfast dish of Singaporeans, in which the toasted bread is filled with butter and kaya, a jam made from eggs, sugar, coconut milk, and pandan leaves. This flavourful jam is also used as a topping for several desserts and cakes. Instant noodles are just about a staple in lots of Asian homes; it’s almost a crime to not have a stash of them somewhere in the kitchen for emergency late-night meals. Tat Hui’s KOKA Gift Box ($31.30) has 7 noodle packs, and the noodles are made with superfine wholegrain flour and are 100% steam-baked to perfection. Shermay Lee has released her special Nonya curry powder ($25) recipe, together with an autographed copy of her cookbook as a gift set.
Choices usually include painting, music, jewellery making, swimming, cookery and dancing to name a few. Whatever they are into or not there will be a class for them and they might find a new hobby out of it. Not only does it support local businesses in their new town, it also helps them get to see places they might not have visited. Either to a restaurant for a meal or even buy some concert tickets or plan to go to a local event. This can be the greatest gift of all so they know you haven’t forgotten about them and they have something to look forward to.
Buying a physical gift to send versus buying a gift online
Extend warm wishes to your buddies with chocolates, flowers, cakes and personalised gifts for a prosperous New Year ahead. You friends would definitely adore these gifts from the bottom of their heart that will make the New Year celebrations even more special and memorable for them. Nowadays you can buy gift cards for just about anything from airlines and hotels, to spa treatments or even haircuts. Bonus points if you can buy a gift card for a local shop/restaurant. Now normally I am not a fan of gift cards because they are easy to buy and don’t really require a lot of thought or effort.
Finding them a perfect souvenir that will bring back memories of beautiful Singapore is even more so. This Singapore souvenir is a must-buy if you’re trying to pick up a few essential Singlish phrases to speak like a local. For the uninitiated, Singlish is a colloquial lingo that extensively incorporates elements of different languages, mostly Chinese and Malay. The Singlish VS English book from Independent Market consists of 232 brightly coloured pages which compare some of the many Singlish phrases with their counterpart in English. We’re certain that you’ll sound like a true blue Singaporean in no time with this book. Made from steeping meat in a traditional sweetened soy sauce mixture, pork floss is found in several Singaporean, Malaysian, and Indonesian dishes as a traditional Chinese topping and pastry filling.
Get your overseas friends a box of Gold Kili‘s Ginger Milk Tea ($8.90) – or more affectionately, ‘teh halia’. Just mix it in a mug of water and voila – a coffeeshop classic right at home. Say goodbye to those tacky “I love Singapore” shirts and merlion chocolates! Ever since SG 50, the Singapore souvenir industry has been amping up their game, and we can’t be more excited.
Makes a great Christmas gift for friends, or a birthday gift for her. Bak kwa, a salty-sweet dried meat snack, is always our go-to Chinese New Year treat, and absolutely cannot be missing on the table of sweets. Fragrance now has their Signature Sliced Tender Bak kwa in Mini Squares ($25.90), which makes for the perfect CNY treat for Singaporeans who might be missing out on the festivities while abroad. What’s more, having these down-sized bak kwa packets definitely mean you can have more without feeling too guilty. If you’re one to take your tea sweet, Jewels Tea Gift Box ($20) are just what you need.
Singapore is said to be the gateway to ‘The Orient’ by many tourists coming from the West. They nostalgically remember the smell of Asian- purity, calm, meditation, Yoga, gardens and beach. This is perfume is inspired by the happiness that travellers search for and bring back from Singapore. A perfect balance between peace and healing, this the fragrance is for those who want to relive their Asian memories. Despite our size, we developed into a first world country and became a significant player in the global arena.
If you have no idea where to start check out this awesome guide on the best Sony lenses. We have the 28-70mm standard kit lens for the A7 which is a good all rounder for beginners, but we also have a 50mm portrait lens, a 400mm zoom lens and a 28mm wide angle lens. If the expat in your life already has a great camera then they might like a new lens to help them branch out with their photography.
Peranakans have incredibly rich culture and this perfume celebrates just that. The unisex scent exudes the luxurious oud notes, mixed with Tonka bean, praline and green tobacco, creating a brilliantly warm and woody fragrance, which is equally loved by both men and ladies. Bird’s Nest is made with the solidified spit from a swallow, which is collected, harvested, and packed to be sold. I wouldn’t blame you if that description puts you off – but don’t knock it till you try it! The Bird’s Nest are thick and short transparent “tendrils” with a slightly chewy texture. The rock sugar-flavoured soup actually makes it quite tasty overall, because the Bird’s Nest itself doesn’t really have any taste to it.
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