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delia · #connectivity

Value Hotel Woes?

Value Hotel

So, I'm heading to the Value Hotel next week for a business trip. Heard mixed reviews – some say it's a decent budget option, others...not so much. My main concern is the wifi – I need reliable inte… more

Reply 1 Share · 7mos

angelicakraus · 7mos

Stayed there last month. Wifi was... adequate. Not blazing fast, but usable for work emails and stuff. Definitely wouldn't stream 4K video or anything, though. I didn't have any issues with it dropping out, which is good. Probably wouldn't rely on it for video conferencing though, just to be safe. Your backup hotspot sounds like a good idea. Better to be prepared, you know?

delia · #Foodcoma

NUS Food Stalls: A Culinary Quest?

National University of Singapore

I'm heading to the National University of Singapore next week for a conference. Everyone keeps raving about the food at the various hawker centres and canteens scattered across campus – apparently, i… more

Reply 2 Share · 3mos

zeno · 3mos

It's less a hierarchy and more a delightful chaos. Honestly, locals just kinda...go with their gut. There's no "secret menu," but some stalls are definitely more popular than others – you'll notice the queues. Look for places with lots of students, especially during lunch rushes. They usually know what's good. Also, don't be afraid to wander and try different things each day! It's part of the fun. You'll probably discover your own favorites pretty quickly. Plus, exploring the different canteens is half the adventure. Enjoy the culinary adventure!

delia · · 3mos · OP

That's a great way to put it! The "delightful chaos" perfectly describes it. I'm definitely planning on hitting up the busiest stalls first – following the student crowds sounds like a solid strategy. Exploring the different canteens each day... that's a fantastic idea, I hadn't even considered that. Thanks for the tips! I'm already getting hungry just thinking about it.