7Jun marks my parents' 32 years of love,
as with many traditional parents, theirs is an understated but enduring love,
they are always there for each other, in sickness and in health,
living out the oath they took 32 years ago :)
In celebration of their union,
we tay daughters took them out for a good treat!
Next thing i know i was off to Bangkok for my first ever travel-hosting experience!!!
I felt like i was swept on a whirlwind of action over the 3 days in bkk,
thank god for SingTel Bridge DataRoam,
i was able to share my moments on all my social media platforms,
else i would have totally forgotten what had happened over those 3 crazy days!
Watch the webisode here!
Say hello to my adorable travel partner, Joanne Marie-Sim!
She's been hosting TGIS for a while and it was really a joy having her around to kill time,
especially in between scenes when we are waiting for the cameras to set up!
DAY 1 began with an early morning flight to destination Bangkok!
Took a ride to our hotel upon touchdown!
And helllooo to my comfy bed at Aloft Hotel!
Comfort food next to fuel the rest of our hectic day at shoot!
Though i was kinda disappointed it wasn't the same
tom yum goong and mango sticky rice i had at the old suan lum market...
Post-meal, all made-up and ready to go!
Some highlights of the trip
You'll probably see more footages on the show
but here are some of my fav moments during the 3 crazydays!
but i made sure i had the chance to hit the streets because seriously,
Bangkok is all about the street-side coconut ice-cream, teh-tarik and cheap eats/buys!!!
I was at the all-famous Chatuchak market the previous time,
and this time, we took a stroll down Khao San Road!
Welcome to Khao San,
ang moh paradise ala Holland Village in Singapore..
I posted our picture on fb while making my way through the busy streets of Khao San,
and received a recommendation from a friend to make fake IDs!
so i continued along the streets to find... this!
hahah amazing!
Bargaining can sometimes really be a pain in the ass,
and i was surprised to find the Google Translate app so easy to use!
All i did was to speak into the phone what i wanted to say,
and it was translated into Thai almost instantly!
Some shots taken along the streets..
RCA Go-karting
It was my 2nd time go-karting, first being when i was 12?
So it was fun to kart now that i'm actually a licensed driver,
i knew how to test my speed limits!
The production crew member mounted some cameras on the kart
to capture our excited and adrenaline-filled faces haha
I must be the smallest-sized driver ever.
The suit could fit 2 of me, both horizontally and vertically, i swear!
Alright, maybe it's not so bad? Karting chick much? lol
Come on everyone looks cool with a helmet!
All set and ready to go!
Excuse our oily-matted hair, we needed to put on shower caps
beneath the filthy helmets doused in thousands of karters' sweat.
Yeah all pumped-up!
I admit i didn't dare to bump into others fearing we'll all crash spectacularly, F1 style,
but later Leonard knocked into me and it was really like a bumper-car ride!
I forgot i was actually driving at less than 50kmph hahaa oops..
Go-karting, success!
GraveYard Dining
I really don't like to mess with the netherworld,
so this task was particularly creepy to me.
In auntie fashion, i was prepared with my own spiritual protection,
the crew also prayed to pay respects and avoid stepping on "anyones' toes".
The street-side dining area was actually a wall apart from the graveyard,
but we had to take a scene WITHIN the graveyard.
It was a path laid with grand tombstones on the sides,
i didn't really dare to see them, i just kept talking to joanne,
we were even saying funny ghost stories to distract each other.
Both relieved to make out of that graveyard alive,
we proceeded to a wall apart for a superb meal!
Despite the dirty location with huge geckos on the wall,
this was really my best meal in bangkok for the trip!
HUNGRY!
Evidently, the roasted chicken wings were fab...
Bugs are nutritious, so they say..
I chewed a freaking maggot/silkworm/idontcarewassitcalledit'sGROSS
and i ain't proud of it.
It was this harmless-looking roadside stall,
and we decided to make a go for the out-of-the-ordinary.
Afterall, what's a travel documentary without some fear-factor eating challenge?
How about a platter for your gustatory pleasure?
How much would it take for you to eat something like this?
Ok, these kinda looked like cockroaches,
they were the length of my finger,
and i was later told they are actually insects found in the water..
Whatever they are, i will not for the life of me put this thing in my mouth!!!
I think these are crickets, i'm not sure..
but no, still not for me...
ok maybe a million dollars will seal the deal..
I picked.. these.
They are the least gross in my opinion, and honestly, they looked crunchy....
until i took a bite and was traumatized for the rest of the night
because it turned out to be disgustingly chewy and soft!!!!
So grossed out i couldn't have supper happily like the rest at the end of the night,
cos i couldn't get rid of that feeling in the mouth!!
Most of my pictures were taken and edited on instagram,
then instantly shared on my social media platforms!
No i didn't use data roaming (that would've costed me a bomb),
i was using SingTel Bridge DataRoam applied with My SingTel Account app,
and it costs only $15/day for unlimited usage!
I admit i'm pretty much a social media slave and SingTel Bridge DataRoam
allowed me stay socially connected, sharing moments while on the road!
Being connected also made our BKK trip a breeze
(e.g Google translate for easier communication, google maps for easier navigation)
Best of all, i received plenty of 'live' recommendations from my social network on facebook
when i posted our photo at Khao San!
Those great recommendations saved me plenty of trouble on researching beforehand,
a great plus for busy city people like us who doesn't have time for much planning!
Travelling soon? Apply now, it's really easy!
To set up Singtel Bridge DataRoam in SG using My SingTel Account app,
Throughout the 6 months of Brand Ambassadorship,
I had been sooo pampered by Tocco Tenero!
Tocco Tenero @ Wisma Atria
I had a new arm candy every month,
and i had to resist all auntie urges and restrain myself
from grabbing all those gorgeous pieces each month!
It was indeed an internal struggle, a good struggle to face i would say (:
Before i go on any further,
here's a little introduction about Tocco Tenero.
Tocco Tenero meaning “Tender Touch” in Italian, is a label that showcases leather accessories such as handbags, wallets and belts in fashionable, outlandish style. It is a graceful blend of the vibrant pace of today’s fashion with the characteristics of traditional Italian culture, such as beauty, perfection and passion. Tocco Tenero is owned by the Goodvine Group, which has a network of over 100 retail distribution points across 15 cities such as Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The group is involved in manufacturing, marketing, retailing and distribution of high-fashion and high-street fashion branded leatherwear, men's apparel and accessories.
All Tocco Tenero products are crafted from 100% genuine leather, therefore far superior manufacturing and material quality is utilized. The brand aims to do it while maintaining original designs and a similar form of competitive pricing.
I'm a sucker for leather products,
and Tocco Tenero aced in that department,
with so many different colours for me to choose from!
What's more they have new bags launched almost every month,
ready to quench every lady's insatiable appetite for new arm candies!
One thing i noted about Tocco Tenero's bags is how versatile the designs are.
Whether you're an office lady looking for variety in your everyday bag,
or a girl in the creative industry looking out for spunky and statement pieces,
there's really something irresistible for everyone!
Lovin' their neon pieces! Too bad i was late in grabbing them ):
I'm into my last month of ambassorship,
and am very proud to present my pick of this month!
Classic Leather Tote
Model number: TE800002
Material: Croco Embossed Cowhide
Closure: Zip
Available Colours: Red/ Black
Retail Price: SGD 219
A closer look at the details..
I love the intricate keychain that's so uniquely Tocco Tenero!
If you've seen me around during the period of August,
i'm ALWAYS carrying this piece.
It's just too versatile!
Here are my outfits for 2 thursdays at Switch... with the tote!
Here's the best part,
if you like it you get to enjoy special discounts just by mentioning this code
'Kexin with Tocco Tenero'
at any Tocco Tenero boutique,
(available only at the following branches: Changi City Point, Parco Millenia Walk, Wisma)
and receive a straight 5% off your purchase!
15% for Tocco Tenero members :)
Offer valid till 30Sept only!
A recap of some of my picks over the past months!
March's Pick,
Really love the canvas tote with its beautiful brown woven handle (:
Aileen was the lucky girl who walked away with this bag
just by commenting on this photo on facebook!
In April, I got my eyes set on the yellow leather ipad case!
And in May, i decided to share the joy with my mummy
and brought her to choose a bag for Mother's Day!
She's evidently spoilt for choice and happy with her pick ultimately (:
In June, it was back to school style for me (:
Rocking the nerdy look with this mustard yellow satchel,
which could be slung on the shoulder, and worn as a backpack!
That's design genius (:
In July, ORANGE was back in style for me (:
GABRIELLA Duffel Bag
Model number: TE204001
Material: Water Dyed Cowhide
Hardware: Light Gold
Closure: Top Zip
Available Colours: White/ Orange/ Dark Blue
Retail Price: SGD$239
Crafted with woven leather and embellished with contrasting dual tone colour, this GABRIELLA Duffel Bag is a definition of the chic and contemporary. A carryall for your everyday's essentials, wear it cross-body sling for a carefree, casual look.
Locate them at their stores now! Happy Shopping girls!
