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86OF revamps website, sort of

March 23, 2017 by yenkai 10 Comments

86OF has launched a revamped website. What they’ve done is basically putting up a company website proper. The current website at www.86of.com showcases the company business and is not aimed at end consumers who want to do parcel forwarding. I wonder what’s the point. The original website with the “Member Centre” for managing parcels is still around … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spend-thrift Tagged: 86OF, Parcel Forwarding

Breakfast chronicles – Tortilla wrap

March 19, 2017 by yenkai Leave a Comment

This is one of my favourite breakfast recipes, because it’s easy, tasty, and relatively healthy. Homemade Tortillas are far better than store bought ones, and they’re extremely simple to make. The only thing one has to be careful about is not adding too much water to end up with a very wet dough, which will be … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eat/Drink Tagged: Breakfast, Recipe

86OF second review

March 15, 2017 by yenkai 13 Comments

I have just collected my second round of shipment through 86OF parcel forwarding, and generally speaking, you could say it turned out just fine. Here are some details of note during the course of engagement with 86OF for the shipment. Related posts: Review of 86OF Air Shipping Deciphering 86OF’s website 86OF bulky goods sea freight … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spend-thrift Tagged: 86OF, Parcel Forwarding, Taobao

Taobao is back on Shopback

March 10, 2017 by yenkai 9 Comments

For two months probably, Taobao went missing on Shopback. Apparently, they were revamping the mechanism for tracking Taobao purchases through Shopback. Previously, you had to search for the item you wanted to purchase through the search bar in Shopback’s Taobao page. With the new approach that was just introduced, effective 8 Mar 2017, you can … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spend-thrift Tagged: Cashback, Rebates, Shopback, Taobao

True Singapore Food – Bak Chor Mee

March 8, 2017 by yenkai Leave a Comment

I have to admit that i may have been wrong when i said Fried Bee Hoon was, to me, the national dish of Singapore, because now I am of the opinion that Bak Chor Mee (minced pork noodles) may be even more commonplace. Often times, Fried Bee Hoon is only sold as a breakfast item, whereas Bak Chor … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eat/Drink Tagged: Singapore, True Singapore Food

Coopers beer kit tasting notes

March 2, 2017 by yenkai Leave a Comment

My 9th batch of beer, the IPA, is just ready for consumption. I made a different flavour each time, and here are my thoughts on those Coopers beer kit i have tried thus far. This is a very subjective matter of course. Also, beer expert i am not, and i can only talk in lay man terms. I realized … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eat/Drink Tagged: Beer

Breakfast chronicles – Betty Crocker Devil’s Food Cake

February 24, 2017 by yenkai Leave a Comment

This is my first time using a cake mix. Obviously, a cake mix is fail-proof – the cake rises like magic. If you have 45 minutes to prepare breakfast, then this is an option you can include in your arsenal of breakfast recipes. Related posts: Hoegaarden beer project priming and bottling How to make kopi … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eat/Drink Tagged: Breakfast

Amazon product recommendation – Philips Sonicare 3 Series

February 19, 2017 by yenkai Leave a Comment

I have used a sonic toothbrush for quite a few years by now, and i will not settle for less. I have been quite happy with the Arm and Hammer Sonic toothbrush. Me and my wife, we share the toothbrush by swapping the brush head. Even though the battery’s retention of charge has deteriorated, it is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spend-thrift Tagged: Amazon, Review

Europe one month itinerary

February 17, 2017 by yenkai Leave a Comment

The highest concentration of nations is found in none other than Europe, which means you can experience the highest diversity of culture in the shortest time here. Europe also offers much in terms of places of historical significance, natural landscape, food, shopping and more, which is why you keep having to go back. There are millions of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: Europe, Itinerary, Travel Tips

How to get a Russia Tourist Visa in Singapore

February 17, 2017 by yenkai 27 Comments

St Basil’s Cathedral is the first thing that comes to my mind at the mention of Russia. The iconic cathedral with multi-coloured onion domes is something i thought i should behold someday. Well, the day is coming soon. I have just obtained the Visa for entry into Russia for tourism. What deters many from visiting Russia, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: Russia, Singapore, Travel Tips
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Yen Kai the spend-thrifter loves to eat, drink, travel and spend save money. He's always pondering on ideas to solve the little problems of everyday living (what to eat, where to go, what to buy, how to save money etc.) and shares them here on this blog.

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