SuperT Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Bird Bird Bird said: Oh yeah. Taxis are super expensive, and local taxi guys are super rude as well (only accept cash). Uber wi accept cards too, but nothing beats subway. Taxi guys are the worst. Honestly, used the taxi only twice in HK from the Airport to Hotel and back, because there was luggage, they insist on adding a charge for the luggage which is just any number they say and you have to accept it. The subway is amazing. @Northyou can also use the airport express subway if you do not have a lot of luggage. Here is a map, plan accordingly - https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/services/system_map.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, SuperT said: Taxi guys are the worst. Honestly, used the taxi only twice in HK from the Airport to Hotel and back, because there was luggage, they insist on adding a charge for the luggage which is just any number they say and you have to accept it. The subway is amazing. @Northyou can also use the airport express subway if you do not have a lot of luggage. Here is a map, plan accordingly - https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/services/system_map.html Use Uber vs local taxis. Bonus since you will almost always get a Tesla ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperT Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bird Bird Bird said: Use Uber vs local taxis. Bonus since you will almost always get a Tesla ! The Uber scene was crazy. Tesla/Porsche/Mercs and what not but the subway was just too convenient. Also, the number plates are crazy I remember some - KING/MEME etc like those were literally the number plates. Fun place, good memories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, SuperT said: The Uber scene was crazy. Tesla/Porsche/Mercs and what not but the subway was just too convenient. Also, the number plates are crazy I remember some - KING/MEME etc like those were literally the number plates. Fun place, good memories. Or walk. I think most HK-ers spend half their life walking (and are fit because of it) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperT Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Bird Bird Bird said: Or walk. I think most HK-ers spend half their life walking (and are fit because of it) Tell me about it. I was walking 24-26k steps in a day. Everyday in HK is leg day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 @NorthWith Niyo you can withdraw from ATM as well use anywhere. However do note that they will deduct extra 20% as TCS and will refund after 12 days if overall spend doesn't exceed TCS threshold limit. However their system is very good in deducting money but no so in retuning. Had to escalate. My startagy is to use Niyo for cash withdrawal and CC for all other uses. Also ATM withdrawal charges are by bank and will mostly shown in ATM screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, CardsCrusader said: @NorthWith Niyo you can withdraw from ATM as well use anywhere. However do note that they will deduct extra 20% as TCS and will refund after 12 days if overall spend doesn't exceed TCS threshold limit. However their system is very good in deducting money but no so in retuning. Had to escalate. My startagy is to use Niyo for cash withdrawal and CC for all other uses. Also ATM withdrawal charges are by bank and will mostly shown in ATM screen Fi's forex return is pretty flawless. Never had to escalate. Money comes back like clockwork within 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playstationdude Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 Guys quick question- Is Delhi to Ajmer drive an enoyable one? Or am I better off travelling via volvo bus /train? Going on friday. Planning a solo drive , will leave at 8 am so should reach by 3.30 or 4pm there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 3:28 AM, Bird Bird Bird said: Yes to former. I haven't used it at ATMs, so dunno. Check their site. website is a bit funny. what is the exact name of the card? I could find this blog post, but doesn't have an apply/get option. https://fi.money/blog/posts/what-is-the-best-debit-card-for-travel#take-fi-on-your-next-international-holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonark Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, North said: website is a bit funny. what is the exact name of the card? I could find this blog post, but doesn't have an apply/get option. https://fi.money/blog/posts/what-is-the-best-debit-card-for-travel#take-fi-on-your-next-international-holiday You need to open a Fi Infinite savings account with 50k min balance to get that debit card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 21 hours ago, playstationdude said: Guys quick question- Is Delhi to Ajmer drive an enoyable one? Or am I better off travelling via volvo bus /train? Going on friday. Planning a solo drive , will leave at 8 am so should reach by 3.30 or 4pm there It's not bad. But I don't remember it being any special either. You can take either of the two expressways, though using the Del-Mumbai one is an experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, North said: website is a bit funny. what is the exact name of the card? I could find this blog post, but doesn't have an apply/get option. https://fi.money/blog/posts/what-is-the-best-debit-card-for-travel#take-fi-on-your-next-international-holiday Download their app and proceed. As someone said, the zero forex card is for accounts with 50k MAB (+ additional money to spend) but they are quick to process, and forex returns are swift, within 14 days. Japan is the only country not accepting Fi, else it has worked seamlessly elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b!T Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Dudes, Kuala Lumpur airport accepts USD right? No need of Ringgits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 hey, any requirements to enter Macau from HK? I fly tonight, have my pre-arrival registration for HK but didn't see anything similar for Macau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperT Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, North said: hey, any requirements to enter Macau from HK? I fly tonight, have my pre-arrival registration for HK but didn't see anything similar for Macau. Nope nothing required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post North Posted January 1 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 1 Sharing a glimpse from our boys trip to Hong Kong. We had a lot of fun, some crazy adventures - including gambling until 5 in the morning at a casino in Macau, getting flagged at immigration when re-entering HK from Macau and getting questioned in separate rooms, and finally taking a wrong bus 3 hours before our flight that borderline took us out of HK and to the Chinese border near Shenzhen. Will be telling these stories for years to come. But despite the (mis)adventures, an incredible trip nontheless. Skylines, ocean, mountains - Hong Kong's got it all and every element is worth experiencing. Also, this felt like an accomplishment since I could pay for my entire trip as a result of being an employed adult now. To more adventures in 2024, happy new year folks! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhpian Bali Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Hong kong is great. Only place after Paris and Amsterdam i like to revisit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperT Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, Bhpian Bali said: Hong kong is great. Only place after Paris and Amsterdam i like to revisit. Agreed it is an amazing place better than Dubai, Malaysia and Singapore for revisit value which is close to India and affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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North Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 There is an urgent work requirement that requires travel to Brazil. I wasn't supposed to go, have been asked to cover for someone. Its just a 1 day meeting on the 26th, anyone knows if there is a way I can obtain before then to travel? I do not have a valid US/Schengen visa at the moment. also, proceeding through an agent for US visa application, currently got dates for 1st and 8th March (for both appointments). He has mentioned he will get the second appointment moved to 4th March , after my biometric on 1st. Timelines are looking tight there as well, any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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