Going US this coming week..any tips?
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Hey..i'm going on a school trip to LA on this sunday..first time there..gonna be rather lost there..does anyone's been before?..can share with me anything gd or bad abt that place?..any 'do's and 'don't's?..thanks!
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got
disneyland
universal studios
dunno wat sea thing place
my memory of LA would be LA-in-the-early-1990s >.<school trip. means got teachers looking after u right?
then u should not have anything to worry about lah...
what chu going to do there?
go for how long?
did they give you a list of what you should and should not bring?
tmd...now flying into USA very mafan. don't wear shoes that are hard to take off.
if you are a guy, make sure your pants won't fall when you remove your belt. -
dude u asian?
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ya..going to disneyland and universal studio..best is to NASA..muahaha..mainly gonna learn there for the first few days and play during the last few days..1 week trip nia..yup..they did give me a list....and yes youyayu...i'm an asian..
what tips i want from u guys are...
like what cheap and good stuff can i get from LA?
what do they have there that singapore doesnt have?
how do ppl communicate there?...etc..
lol..sry for not stating my qns clearly..do reply my topic if u can help k?..thanks!
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wha. so you are going to the tourist-y places.
please bring money.
yes. they will charge you a lot of money. but for memory sake, you might just want to splurge and spend some $$ on souvenirs etc.
remember to take peektures and get signatures from disney characters!see if they still have the jurassic park ride in universal studios. sit near the back.
erm....they have NASA and disneyland and universal studios which singapore doesnt have >.< k. that was lame.
pple there speak english. no worries. lots of tourists go there all year round.
take LOTS of peektures!!
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Originally posted by udontknowme:
wha. so you are going to the tourist-y places.
please bring money.
yes. they will charge you a lot of money. but for memory sake, you might just want to splurge and spend some $$ on souvenirs etc.
remember to take peektures and get signatures from disney characters!see if they still have the jurassic park ride in universal studios. sit near the back.
erm....they have NASA and disneyland and universal studios which singapore doesnt have >.< k. that was lame.
pple there speak english. no worries. lots of tourists go there all year round.
take LOTS of peektures!!
haha..sure i will!..thanks!:D -
Originally posted by udontknowme:
wha. so you are going to the tourist-y places.
please bring money.
yes. they will charge you a lot of money. but for memory sake, you might just want to splurge and spend some $$ on souvenirs etc.
remember to take peektures and get signatures from disney characters!see if they still have the jurassic park ride in universal studios. sit near the back.
erm....they have NASA and disneyland and universal studios which singapore doesnt have >.< k. that was lame.
pple there speak english. no worries. lots of tourists go there all year round.
take LOTS of peektures!!
haha..sure i will!..thanks!:D -
Originally posted by udontknowme:
wha. so you are going to the tourist-y places.
please bring money.
yes. they will charge you a lot of money. but for memory sake, you might just want to splurge and spend some $$ on souvenirs etc.
remember to take peektures and get signatures from disney characters!see if they still have the jurassic park ride in universal studios. sit near the back.
erm....they have NASA and disneyland and universal studios which singapore doesnt have >.< k. that was lame.
pple there speak english. no worries. lots of tourists go there all year round.
take LOTS of peektures!!
haha..sure i will!..thanks!:D -
Originally posted by udontknowme:
wha. so you are going to the tourist-y places.
please bring money.
yes. they will charge you a lot of money. but for memory sake, you might just want to splurge and spend some $$ on souvenirs etc.
remember to take peektures and get signatures from disney characters!see if they still have the jurassic park ride in universal studios. sit near the back.
erm....they have NASA and disneyland and universal studios which singapore doesnt have >.< k. that was lame.
pple there speak english. no worries. lots of tourists go there all year round.
take LOTS of peektures!!
haha..sure i will!..thanks!:D -
Originally posted by udontknowme:
wha. so you are going to the tourist-y places.
please bring money.
yes. they will charge you a lot of money. but for memory sake, you might just want to splurge and spend some $$ on souvenirs etc.
remember to take peektures and get signatures from disney characters!see if they still have the jurassic park ride in universal studios. sit near the back.
erm....they have NASA and disneyland and universal studios which singapore doesnt have >.< k. that was lame.
pple there speak english. no worries. lots of tourists go there all year round.
take LOTS of peektures!!
haha..sure i will!..thanks!:D -
omg..sorry for spamming..internet got prob
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1. Have cash, & different currencies in your wallet. I trust you are changing flights in Japan; so try to have minimum 1,000 Yen & another S$30/- ready. they are for when you are hungry or thirsty during the stopover.
2. Have medications clearly available in your carry on backpack,
2A) and a muscle relaxant for you to sleep thru the 2nd lag of your flight so your body can adjust to the time difference in USA quickly. Sleep as much as you can.
2B) Stuff a small water bottle in that side pocket of the backpack so you can use it to take drinking water at airports & parks. A lightweight torchlight in there is also good.
2C) have at least 1 big roll of blanket/towel at easy reach of your backpack so they can be used to support your back when you sleep or can use to prop your head during the flight.
2D) have also at least one set of your colthing rolled into your backpack; in case the luggage was lost.
2E) Have a change of underwear there with small bottles of talcum powder, face wash, face towels, comb & wet wipes.
3) In a luggage, try to get one that is about 30 inch big and with about it about half empty for stuffs you might buy and bring back to sg. The army market kit bag is also good.
3A) You need about 4 set of clothings, One you are already wearing with socks and preferably crocs (fake also can so you wont need to bring it home). a pair of sports shoes & a pair of open toe slippers for wearing with socks into the toliet/bath. Forget about belts if possible.
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3B) In that luggage, bring at least a bottle of anti dandruff shampoo. They are good for when your body readjust to different temperature and humidity.
3C) for coldwear, you can rely on a simple windbreaker & thick socks for when you sleep.
3D) Bring swimwear and a beach towel & at least a swim goggles. the swimming pools there use a lot of chorine.
3E) if there is a function, you should bring along some formal wear, like decent shoes/heels, your school pants/skirts, shirts/blouse & jacket.
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these are for your considerations:
1. buy anti static wrist bands at the airport. Cos flights will give you static shocks & the weather in LA is dry and gives static.
2. Bring a fanny pack along with the backpack. The fanny bag lets you keeps stuffs yet wont get in the way much when you are taking rides. Make sure the packs has ready to use lipbalms, water bottles, tissues, wet wipes, sunblock & even vaseline tube (vaseline tube can find in Mustafa Centre, not jar ones.)
3. Bring extra sets of contacts and your glasses if you need them.
4. Dont bring your handphone, the power sockets there are not suitable.
5. Have a jockey cap ready at hand, so you can cap down during flight & sleeping and it helps to prevent the sun from burning your eyes. A decent sunglass helps too.
6. leave most of your acne treatment in sg, they might not work in LA or is too dry for you. Check with your doc for skincare that is richer for use in LA or you can simply use the vaseline gel & sunblock.
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Originally posted by kenizaton:
Hey..i'm going on a school trip to LA on this sunday..first time there..gonna be rather lost there..does anyone's been before?..can share with me anything gd or bad abt that place?..any 'do's and 'don't's?..thanks!
Better go browse the website of their customs for the don'ts and make sure you don't carry some prohibited items in your luggage.I don't think it's advisable to bring anti-dandruff shampoo cos it's liquid chemical. Better to buy there if you really got alot of dandruffs and super itchy & crispy scalp like popiahs.
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I forgot to mention. Do not drink straight from the tap. Bring along a water filter that fits into your soft body water bottle if possible. Can buy them from outdoor/hiking/camping shops.
And keep your money separately, cos light fingers apently in LA.
LA's anti dandruff shampoos are only head & shoulders & inhouse brand. Thats really strong stuffs, which is why I suggest TS bring his/her own stuffs. Most hotels will have dispensers of normal shampoo and shower gel in the shower, so TS dont have to bring over too many cleansing stuffs.
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Originally posted by parn:
Better go browse the website of their customs for the don'ts and make sure you don't carry some prohibited items in your luggage.I don't think it's advisable to bring anti-dandruff shampoo cos it's liquid chemical. Better to buy there if you really got alot of dandruffs and super itchy & crispy scalp like popiahs.
yup..i noe abt that already..thanks btw! -
Originally posted by viciouskitty74:
I forgot to mention. Do not drink straight from the tap. Bring along a water filter that fits into your soft body water bottle if possible. Can buy them from outdoor/hiking/camping shops.
And keep your money separately, cos light fingers apently in LA.
LA's anti dandruff shampoos are only head & shoulders & inhouse brand. Thats really strong stuffs, which is why I suggest TS bring his/her own stuffs. Most hotels will have dispensers of normal shampoo and shower gel in the shower, so TS dont have to bring over too many cleansing stuffs.
Thanks alot viciouskitty74..really appreciate the effort and time u spent in replying my topic..thanks for all the advices!..i will go along with it for sure!:)
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can also go the body shop, they always have items for sale which is like maybe USD3 or USD7 for bottles of good showel, lotion & frangrance stuffs.
are u bringing laptops with webcam & a speaker mike along? there is a lot of free wireless available at starbucks places.
If you dont like the taste of water, can always bring a tube of vitamin C fizzies to throw in to flavour your water.
I cannot remember anything else liao. have a good trip!
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For LA, you should be able to find 'the cheese factory'. please at least say you went in for a cheese cake & a coffee.
Cold stone creamery for ice cream.
Old Navy for some basic clothes.
krispy creme donuts
in/out burger
Churrios at road stalls, chocolate covered apples & you must try Fish Burritos.....if you walked into a burritos place that has salsa at the side counter, forget about using their small sauce container. Get a cup and scoop the salsa!
Walmart/Target
Levis/Nike/Victoria Secrets/harley davison/orange county choppers/Crocs & The body shop.
You might have problems bringing back really expensive professional bicycles, musical instruments & hardcover books cos they are heavy & bulky.
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err...the threadstarter is going on a ONE week SCHOOL-TRIP.
>.<
no offense, but i really that that whole list is too much >.<
esp when flying is such a hassle now, the less you pack, the better it is.
pack your basic necessities. underwear, clothes. if you are staying at the same hotel/hostel/whatever for the whole trip, you can afford to bring less as you can wash and hang dry while you are there. if you have money to spend, you can always get hotel to wash and dry for you. haha. otherwise bring enough to last the whole trip. bring extra for accidents. yes. pack at least one full set of clothing in your carry on. make sure you carry a decent jacket onto the plane.
shampoo will be provided by hotel unless otherwise specified.
check that you have ZERO liquids and gels with you. they allow a certain amount now, but to make things easier for yourself, just don't bring any. water will be available whenever you ask for it on the plane.
yah. take care of your money. very impt.
at the end of the day, if you are unsure about anything, you should ask the teacher in charge. he/she will be the most sure as he/she knows what you will be doing during the trip.
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Don't forget to remove half of the stuffs in your luggage after you've finished packing it.
Pack your luggage first, then remove half of the items.
Cos people always overpack their luggage.
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it will be so much easier if the TS is a guy....
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im female.
i pack as little as i can too >.<
the majority of my luggage is foods =D
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Gender is only important to one lao ah gua Hello Kitty who likes to act cute like school girl...kekekeke.
I got more INK than that lao ah gua act cute school girl Hello Kitty.