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asp1990 · 6 months ago

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Day 4: Friday January 3rd, 2025 [Tokyo]

Breakfast: Coffee and a ham&cheese sandwhich

Lunch: McDonalds terriyaki chicken burger, fries & melon Fanta

Dinner: Sub-par kimchi noodles & share plates

Steps: 11, 038

We had such a great day today! Despite waking up with incredibly stiff and sore feet, we pushed through and decided to take it a bit easier, but still explore. Morgan found a sit-in coffee shop down the road so we had a lovely slow start to the day that was soundtracked by smooth jazz. We both had a slow-drip coffee and a ham and cheese toastie for breakfast and I managed to half-order in Japanese. We saw the QR code for the English menu after ordering - d’oh!

We headed in to Asakusa on the train at 11am. It took about 30 minutes and was quiet as it was after peak hour. It was about 7º and I was very glad to see that my new thermals worked a treat. We got off at Skytree Station to visit the top of our second sky-high tourist attraction, the Tokyo Skytree. We collected another Eki stamp and were then immediately bombarded by more shopping! Floors of it! We visited a Pokemon store to get a souvenir for our niece and then queued up for tickets. The next available time slot was 2:30pm so we had an hour to kill. We walked through a giant merch store called ‘Entertainment Store’ that had a bananas amount of merch from a million different franchises - there was no rhyme or reason to the displays. Nothing really stood out to us, but I did try my first ‘gashapon’ - a vending machine that dispenses toys in plastic balls, akin to Kinder Surprises in Australia. They are everywhere.

We walked past a McDonalds and decided it would be a quick and easy lunch before our booking. We were keen to try the Japanese menu so I ordered the Cheese Cheese Terriyaki Chicken Burger & Morgan ordered the Shrimp Filet-O. Both were… fine. The fries tasted the same and the drinks we ordered were way too sweet. I felt crook after this meal, so I don’t think we’ll be having anymore Maccas. We ate our lunch outside so we could see the tower and it was so intimidatingly large that it gave us tingles. It felt like our necks were almost back on a 90º angle in order to see the top.

At 2pm we lined up for the elevators and it quickly filled up behind us. The line seemed congested, but it moved in blocks as they piled people into the lifts. We moved so quickly and so high up that our ears popped multiple times which was weird. They also had a window in the roof so you could see how we were moving and it looked like something out of a sci-fi. The views from level 340 were sensational but it was a bit cloudy, so we couldn’t see Mt Fuji. Hopefully we get to see it next week when we head out that way. We collected the venue stamps (of course!), got a free souvenir picture and then took the elevator up to level 450 to see even further over Tokyo! There were less crowds higher up and it was a much more pleasant experience.

We left the Skytree at 3:30pm and caught the train to Asakusa to visit the Senso-Ji Temple. We were apprehensive about visiting as it was only an hour until sunset, but it ended up being an incredible time to visit.

As soon as we arrived in the district it was buzzing. There were food stalls set up, people everywhere and hoards heading towards the shrine. Again, it looked packed but moved quickly. The temple was HUGE and the architecture was beautiful. We bought some charms from vendors (matching ‘relationship good luck’ for ourselves and ‘healthy birth’ for our friends Emmet & Amelia who are pregnant) and lined up to show our respects. We threw money into the shrine, made a wish and then headed into the gardens. We bought a ‘goshuin’ to put in our stamp books. A goshuin is a hand-drawn seal given to visitors at shrines as proof of their visit. They cost ¥500 each and were such a lovely souvenir. I am very glad to have received one and hope we have the opportunity to collect more at shrines in Kyoto. We then paid ¥100 to get our fortunes told which was a cute New Year’s tradition. We walked around the gardens and bought some street food before walking around the surrounding streets of Asakusa which were alive with people eating, drinking and shopping. A very stereotypical ‘Japanese street’ that Morgan was very enamoured with.

We found an Izakaya for dinner and ordered a few things to share. The food was all average, but the hot sake was welcome as it was about 5º after the sun went down. We shared edamame, kimchi noodles, beef & rice and a cheesy Korean pancake.

After dinner we visited Don Quixote and Uniqlo again - we bought some cool patches for our feet to help with fatigue and Morgan wanted to get thermals after me bragging about how good mine were.

After a 15 minute walk and 30 minute train, we made a final stop at the Konbini for snacks and morning coffee and headed home to rest. This was an absolutely phenomenal day. We are having such a good trip so far!

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what would u tell the members tho if u got into a fancall

omg let me crack my fingers first

Jungwon - I'll tell him how I've been rooting for him since I-LAND, that I used up all my votes when his position was at risk, and that my friends love him, and he has sweet vocals and is doing a great job as a leader.

Heeseung - I'll also tell him that I knew he was amazing since I-LAND, and that his voice is one of my favorite voices (if not THE favorite) in the K-Pop industry, and that I have a playlist that I made consisting of songs I think he would sound good singing (I'll hold up a QR code so he could scan it with his phone)

Jake - I'll start off by telling him that I grew in Brisbane too! Basically I'm gonna tell him my favorite places in Brisbane and see if he recognizes them or goes to those places frequently too. I'll ask him what he misses most about Australia and I'll recommend new places for him to check out.

Sunghoon - I'll tell him that I've watched clips of him skating, from when he was a little boy until he started being a trainee, and I'll compliment him for always being so determined and hard-working. I'll probably mention how good he is at acting and MC-ing too and that he should try modeling sometimes.

Sunoo - I'll say that I'm a mint chocolate advocate too! I'll ask him trivial things probably, like his current favorite song or favorite scent, or favorite game to play. I think I'll also tell him to do modeling if he can since his GQ photos came out sooooo good.

Ni-ki - I'll probably go all mom-mode and say how much he has grown. Like he was tiny in I-LAND and now he's towering over others??? I'll comment on his dance-skills, obviously, and encourage him to do more TikTok challenges since it'll emphasize and showcase his talent more to the general public.

Jay - Gosh, where do I begin? I'll probably cry? If I get into an offline fansign, I was thinking of spritzing two different perfumes on my wrist and then have him sniff it and choose which scent he thinks would suit me better. But if it's an online fansign, I'll probably start with a "so nice to finally meet you" or prank him and say "long time no see" and if he says he has never met me before then we know his memory is good LOL. I'll say that I miss his ToJays_Fashion posts on twt, and that I love all the JAY_fashion content on youtube, and if he ever decides to make his own fashion label I'll tell him he should hire me. And then I'll end it with an "I love you and I will always be rooting for you" and cry again maybe hope I get enough time to do all that

#you can see how biased i am lol #but back when i didn't have a bias in enhypen #i tried like three times for a fansign #just to tell Jake that I grew up in Brisbane too #but I never got in #nanaanswers #from.anon

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remimibanana · 2 years ago

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Supernova 2023 Day 1 Report!

I had the opportunity to go to Supernova 2023 at Adelaide where I cosplayed on Day 1! It was a big convention filled with so many people and cosplayers from all sorts of media!

I went with my good friend Pie (@piedivide) who you will see throughout the report! Thank you for the fun weekend!

I had to split up the report because I hit the image limit, here is Day 2!

The report is below the cut!

My Cosplay

I cosplayed as Sucrose in her OnePlus collaboration outfit! It’s a pretty simple but cute outfit! This was the first time I ever styled a wig, which turned out much better than I thought it would in all honesty lol

Day 1

I had to catch the train since the con is in the city, and the one I was on was fully packed since there was also the Christmas Pageant running (in November strangely…it’s not even December!).

Of course, I was the only one in cosplay on the whole train, so I had to sit in the corner with all these people staring at me.

I was surprised to see no cosplayers on the train, because last time there were a few people who were in cosplay so I felt less embarrassed sitting there in full cosplay.

One train ride later, and I arrived in the city!

I met up with Pie, who was dressed up as Casual Kazuha! I was heading to the usual bench that I sit and wait at, when I felt a tap on my shoulder.

It was Pie! His cosplay was so cool! I especially loved the wig styling!

We had some Hungry Jacks (or Burger King as it’s called everywhere else but Australia) before going to the con! You know, for the meme. And because we skipped breakfast for it.

I ordered some chicken nuggets and large fries, while Pie ordered a kids meal lol

He got this Rubble spinning toy from Paw Patrol that I couldn’t recognize right away. It was really derpy and poor Rubble’s body wasn’t painted so it was just yellow.

See? Poor thing. Pie threw it in the bin rather heartlessly.

I took too long to eat the nuggets so my fries got cold ;;

Once we ate, we headed to the convention! It was at the showgrounds, so we caught the train there. It was my first time going to the showgrounds by train, so it was a cool experience!

Never been on that line before.

We didn’t know where we were going, so we followed the sea of people and hoped we were going in the right direction lol

There’s me in front of it all! This was the first time I was at the showgrounds since like…2016? Crazy.

Entering the convention was pretty simple once we found our way! We ordered tickets online so we just had to get the QR Code for them scanned. We received a wristband that apparently we couldn’t take off since it was meant to last for both days.

Not sure how great of an idea that is tbh, but I do get it. At least they told us we could always come back and get a new one if something happens to it.

This time I didn’t break the wristband! Are you proud of me?

Pie put on mine a bit loose, so it kept trying to fall off. It actually did fall off at one point, but at least I could take it off after.

So it was all good!

Inside the convention, as you can see above, was so cool! So big! You could get lost within all the stalls and places. I remember the first moment I walked in, I was in awe.

Pie and I walked around, taking in all the sights and seeing what the convention had to offer. We saw so many cosplayers as we walked, I took the time to admire them all and freak out.

Someone actually asked for photos of us right away, and it was so cool! I didn't think we would get asked for photos that quickly!

Speaking of cosplayers, we got so many photos with them! Last convention, we didn't get many so I'm glad this time we did! Well, it was Pie asking for me and me just being there haha (thank you Pieeeeee).

Let me go through each of the pictures and write a whole bunch of praise because everyone looked amazing!!!

FURINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

We didn't think we would see any Fontainian Cosplays at all, but there they were! We saw Furina during our walk through the Artist Alley, and knew we had to get a photo!

They seemed to be busy though every time we saw them, and we didn’t want to bother them so we sort of just kept walking and waiting until they were sort of free.

It seemed like we would never get an opportunity to.

Until Pie literally went over and asked for a photo once we saw they weren’t too busy lol

They were so kind! And pretty!

LYNEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Okay, so Pie and I talked about what Genshin Cosplayers would make us freak out before the con if we saw them walking around. Pie chose Neuvillette (based) and I chose Lyney because I love Lyney.

But I really didn't think we would see a Lyney cosplayer. I kept an eye out, of course.

Until we did.

Pie was the one who pointed them out and of course I freaked out immediately. It was Lyney! In the flesh!

And we beelined to them, waiting until they weren't busy so Pie could ask for a photo lol

They were at a stall looking around at all the products there, and so we decided to look around too so we weren't standing there awkwardly waiting.

To our surprise, the Lyney cosplayer was the one who came up to US and complemented us on our cosplay!

They were so niceeeeeee

Pie took this opportunity to ask for a photo.

We got our photos and I of course freaked the heck out after.

That’s all I wanted in life. Lyney photo. \(//∇//)\

MEW ICHIGO AND MEW BERRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

I saw them walking around and I was freaking out because I love Tokyo Mew Mew! It was my first anime before I even knew it was an anime! I watched the Serbian dub growing up, so it has a special place in my heart.

I really didn’t think I’d see both Mew Ichigo and Mew Berry here! Especially Mew Berry, it was my first time seeing a cosplay for her!

They looked so good!

I was staring at them from afar as we walked, until I mentioned how I’d like a photo with them and Pie asked for me (thank you Pieeeee).

They were so nice! They did such cute poses too, just like the ones in the manga!

Mew Ichigo complemented my cosplay and I was over the moon.

MAID XIAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

For context, at AnimeGO, Pie and I kept seeing a Maid Xiao literally everywhere we went. We joked that if we called them, they would come to us lol

We didn’t take any pictures since we didn’t feel as comfortable I suppose asking for photos without being in cosplay.

And to our surprise, we saw Maid Xiao again here at Supernova! They seem to be following us everywhere lol

Pie went to ask to take a photo, since we were in cosplay and it was our chance! We did all together!

The Ameno team! Maybe we’ll see them again next year lol

NAHIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I spotted Nahida from afar and knew I needed a photo!

Nahida is one of my absolute favorites, ever since I played Act II in Sumeru. My love for her only solidified in Act V, she’s an absolute badass!

The Nahida cosplayer was so cute and nice!!

They were with their parent or guardian (at least I assume) and they were very nice as well!

I was looking the wrong way for Pie’s photo of us because I was staring at their parent or guardian’s phone lmao

But I did finally stare into Pie’s phone aha (sorryyyy)

They asked for a photo with all three of us together and we did! I hope they liked the photo!

They talked about how much they loved our outfits and the fact we did a “casual spin” on them, aaaaaaaaaaaaa

Makes me so happy when I think about it hehe

IL DOTTORE AND COLLEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Fun fact, this is the elusive Il Dottore that kept evading me back at AnimeGO! It was awesome to see them again here as well!

Their friend was cosplaying Collei from the manga, which I thought so but I wasn’t completely sure until I saw them properly lol

So we all got a photo!

And that’s all the photos we got (at least on my end, Pie got some more, like with another Kazuha and 9S! I’d show them but image limit arghhhh).

I’m so happy we got loads of them! We mentioned we wanted to take more photos so I’m glad we did that successfully!

Food!

There were food stalls there! Such as a coffee/crepe stand, an Indian food stand, a Boost Juice stand, a hot chips stand, and a pretzel stand Pie and I went to!

Pie looked at me as soon as we walked past the Boost Juice stand and started going on about how much I love Boost Juice and I literally turned to look at him all deadpan and went "no" LMAO.

I don't really like smoothies, why is there pieces in my drink I'm trying to drink?! I'm more of a juice person that has nothing in it lol

We never tried a real Pretzel before (we only get those small baked ones prepacked here in Australia), and took this as our opportunity to have some! We both got the standard salted one, and it was really good!

So soft and warm, I loved it!

Games!

There were many games! All multiplayer and all were pretty fun!

We first played Melty Blood: Type Lumina (apparently, I'm taking Pie's word for this lol). I only recognized Mash from Fate/Stay Night, so that's who I chose!

I managed to beat Pie by spamming the circle button the whole time lmao

Then we played Sonic Origins, where Pie was absolutely amazing at it. And then there was me lol

We played Smash Brothers Ultimate where I managed to beat Pie's butt multiple times somehow. But Pie did win too at times! It was fun playing with all the DLC characters I never had the chance to play with before!

I got to play as Pyra and Mythra, Sora and even Steve!

I love fighting games, they're so much fun. It takes the right inputs to unleash combos and win.

For example, my favourite Street Fighter game is Street Fighter III: Third Strike. It's so good!

Chun Li is my main. Love her.

Anyway, fighting game supremacy.

Just Dance 2023!

I LOVE Just Dance. My favorites are Just Dance 3, 4 and 2014, being the ones I played the most growing up.

I don’t usually brag about it, but I’m pretty good at it. I can get 5 stars in many songs (at least on the Wii versions). I told Pie that one day I would show off my skills.

To my surprise, Supernova were going to have a Just Dance Area!

After telling Pie all about it before the con since he didn’t notice it before I told him, we decided we had to do some songs! It was a must!

I would dance.

I was glad to see it was the Switch version of the game, it’s pretty similar to the Wii (you use a joycon instead of the Wii remote). So, I knew I would be alright…probably.

Pie let me choose all the songs very kindly (even though I did ask if he wanted to choose a song because I felt like I was sort of hogging it all haha).

I was excited, you can't blame me!

The first song we did was ievan polkka, a classic Hatsune Miku song! My name is Miku, so obviously doing a Miku song is a must.

I already knew this dance pretty well, so of course I got a Megastar! Pie did really well too!

These are the new rankings in the later games, the older ones only went to 5 stars so I find them really strange lol

The second song we did was Livin' a Vida Loca by Ricky Martin! I love this song. This is one of the songs that I can get 5 stars every single time I play it.

No joke. One day I need to prove it somehow lol

Of course I got a Superstar, and Pie did too! Very impressive!

Now the last song I did was Rasputin.

We were meant to do it together, but uh…there were some complications lol

This was going to be our last song, since there were people waiting and I didn’t want to be a bother by dancing any more songs (although I really did want to! There were so many more I wanted to do!).

These two people came up to us and asked if they could join us since four people could dance at once. Of course, we agreed!

That’s when the trouble started.

You would think connecting four joycons would be easy.

For some reason, only three of them would connect at one time. We tried to many times to connect and reconnect them, even we went into the controller settings and tried reconnecting there!

Then the switch feed died randomly. The screens were fully black, and we didn’t even do anything! Things weren't going well at all _:(´ཀ`」 ∠):

Pie surrendered his joycon to one of the people very kindly, so he was off to the side watching us trying to fix the Switch. I remember looking back at him multiple times and shrugging in disbelief.

At the end, the screens were back up but we could only connect two joycons for some reason. At that point, we gave up and decided to just dance the song because clearly it wasn’t going to work any better than it was now.

I was one of the ones who had their joycon connected, so I was able to see I got the highest Megastar hehe

It was a lot of fun dancing! I absolutely had a blast, and I was tired by the end of it.

Next time I want to Just Dance again!

After our fun time with Just Dance, we took to the Artist Alley!

It was filled with so many different artists with so many different styles! It was so cool walking through them all and admiring all of the pretty art!

There was this one particular artist that such stunning prints from so many different media like Star Rail, Genshin, Disney and more! They were the same artist I got my Silver Wolf Print from actually! Absolutely incredible art.

We were tempted to buy them and there, but we told ourselves that Day 2 would be the day to go all out in terms of spending.

And then there was me buying prints from another stall lmao

I bought a Hu Tao, Wanderer and Nene and Aoi in their pretty Kannagi outfits from TBHK! I couldn’t resist as soon as I saw them.

I really like the Wanderer one—

We also bought some books! Pie and I both got the Ask Iwata book! I bought Volume 3 of Spy x Family, while Pie picked up Assassination Classroom Volume 14!

The bookstore chain were having a “buy one, get one half price” promotion. Got to capitalize on it.

Manga is my life.

We walked past two stands with swords, and one of them let us hold a sword! I never held a real sword before until that point, so I was excited to try!

Here's us with a Lion's Roar above, where Pie looked very epic and I just looked stupid lmao

Why was I holding it like that?

It was way heavier than I thought it would be, Pie passed it to me while I was holding my phone and I took it with one hand, where my arm literally dropped down at the sudden weight lol

Swords are epic.

Pie wasn’t able to go home right away after the convention since he had an inspection going on that wouldn’t finish by then.

And he asked me if I could stay back and hang out.

I, of course said yes. I had no objections.

I never told my mum when I was leaving anyway. She told me to send a message when I’m on the train sooooooo....yes.

And so, about halfway through the convention, I asked the faithful question: "so what are we doing after the con?"

That’s when we realised we had no idea what we were doing after the con lol

We thought about it for a while, giving out suggestions between us but it was hard since it was a Saturday and everything was practically closed after 5pm (the con ended at 6pm).

Library? Closed. The gardens in the city? Closed.

That's when I suggested Karaoke! Rather, I asked if the Karaoke place was even open on Saturday.

We found out it was, and there was the thing we could do!

We have always wanted to do Karaoke but it never seemed to align. It would always be dark by the time the place opened. We were in cosplay as well, so it was the perfect opportunity to!

I could only stay for an hour or so since I didn't want to stay too long after dark. I don't live in the city and the city gets sketchy at night, which was one of the reasons why we couldn’t do it earlier.

But it would still be really fun!

With that decided rather spontaneously, we spent the rest of the time on our phones mostly. Scrolling through social media, you know the drill.

We played these Instagram pause games of HSR and Genshin where you would get a scenario such as being in high school and then you would pause to see who is your best friend and the such. It was a lot of fun!

We got some crazy combinations, as expected from a game such as this.

Dan Heng wanted to kidnap me and I was okay with that lol

Mika was one that stalked Pie a bit too much during these games, so Pie developed a hatred for the dude lol

Once the con ended, we headed to the train station!

My eyes decided to kill themselves like usual as soon as we walked out because it was really windy, and we also went the wrong way for a bit aha

But we found our way to the train station! Don't worry!

Out of the train, we walked straight to the building where it resided! It's near the train station luckily, so I didn't have to walk too far in the dark once we finished our singing.

The building was kind of ugly and pretty sketchy in all honesty. There were these stairs we had to climb and the whole time I was like..."are we sure this is the place?"

But it looked much better on the inside! I was surprised.

There was a nice person behind the desk that had lots of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) behind them. It’s not like we wanted any but it’s cool to see them.

We were easily able to book a room, and they gave us two microphones!

The room we were in was a bit small but it had disco lights and a screen with large speakers! It was so cool, I felt so pumped to sing from the moment we walked in!

All you had to do was connect to the internet at the place and cast your phone to the screen with Youtube and boom! You could sing any song you want (as long as there is a Karaoke/Instrumental version of the song you want).

I won't write all the songs we did, since we did a whole bunch but:

Pie did Writing on The Wall by Will Stetson and Reach For The Stars from Sonic Colours, which was so cool!! I did アイドル by YOASOBI while being barely able to keep up aha and Super Sonic Racing from Sonic R!

By the time the hour was over, all we wanted to do sing for another hour! It felt too short in all honesty. It was such an experience singing and watching someone else sing too!

I was quite nervous to sing, but I did get more confident as the hour went on!

I also need to learn more Japanese songs because I don’t know enough Japanese songs fully lol

I did know one at least pretty well, being 光るなら by Goose House. I really like that song.

Since it was a duet song (well it has more than one person singing it), Pie and I decided to sing it together!

We were in the middle of duetting 光るなら but then the lights and music shut off instantly in the middle of the song Σ（・□・；）

It was so sudden! I was so confused, we were left in total darkness for a bit wondering what happened. The lights switched back on and the person from the desk came into view.

That's when we learnt our hour was up and we packed up and headed our way to the train station. I wanted to sing more…

We would redeem ourselves next time! We would do Karaoke again, there’s no way we wouldn’t!

I had to wait for a bit for the train to come, so we talked about our plans for Day 2...which you can find out what we did in my Day 2 report!

Thank you for reading my Day 1 report! I hope it was fun reading though my experience! *\(^o^)/*

#supernova2023 #supernova #convention #personal #day 1 #it was a lot of funnnnnn #this is rather late lol

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ninaslaunderette · 7 days ago

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Do Laundromats Take Credit Cards? Here’s What to Know Before You Go

Quick Answer: Yes, many modern laundromats in Australia now accept credit cards, debit cards, and even contactless payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay. However, some older or regional laundromats may still rely on coins or stored-value laundry cards.

There’s nothing more frustrating than arriving at a laundromat with a full basket, only to realise it’s coin-only and the change machine is broken—or worse, it doesn’t exist. If you’ve searched “laundromat near me” and want to know whether you need a pocket full of gold coins or just a tap-and-go card, this guide has you sorted.

Laundromats have come a long way from the clunky, coin-choked machines of yesteryear. But are they all cashless now? Not quite—let’s break it down.

Do All Laundromats Accept Credit Cards?

No, but many do.

Laundromats in Australia are split between:

Coin-only operations (especially in older suburbs or small towns)

Hybrid models with both coin slots and card readers

Cashless laundromats using pay stations, QR codes, or apps

In major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, most newer laundromats have upgraded to accept card and mobile payments. But if you’re in a regional area or using an older neighbourhood laundromat, be prepared with coins—just in case.

A 2023 IBISWorld report on laundry services in Australia noted a significant shift toward cashless operations post-COVID, with over 60% of new laundromats including contactless systems at launch. (Source)

How Do Card Payments Work at Laundromats?

You won’t swipe your card on the washer itself (usually). Instead, most laundromats use central payment systems—touchscreens or terminals where you select your machine number and tap your card.

Some common systems:

Laundry Pay stations (tap card, enter machine #)

App-based systems (scan QR codes and pay via app)

Prepaid laundry cards (top up using credit card, then swipe)

If the machine has a card reader built in, it's typically very straightforward: tap, wait, and start your cycle.

What About Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Other Tap-and-Go Options?

Yes—many laundromats that accept credit cards also support:

Apple Pay

Google Pay

Samsung Pay

PayPal (via apps)

These options are especially handy if you’re travelling light and left your wallet at home. Just check for signs near the pay terminal—most laundromats will clearly display accepted payment methods.

What If My Local Laundromat Is Still Coin-Only?

If your chosen laundromat is still living in the analogue era, here’s what you can do:

Bring plenty of $1 and $2 coins

Look for a coin machine onsite (they usually only accept notes, not cards)

Ask a nearby shop for change—most are used to being asked

Check Google reviews—locals often mention payment options

Some coin-only laundromats offer top-up cards—stored value cards you load via EFTPOS. Once loaded, you use it like a tap card on each machine.

How Much Does It Cost to Use a Credit Card at a Laundromat?

Most laundromats don’t charge a fee to use a credit card, but the payment processor might. Expect:

Minimum transaction amounts (e.g., $4–$5 per load)

Occasional surcharges (typically 1%–2%)

Flat fees on laundry card top-ups (e.g., $1 load fee)

That said, most Aussies are happy to pay the slight markup in exchange for convenience. After all, scrounging for coins under the couch is no one’s idea of fun.

Real-World Example: A Tap-and-Go Wash Day in Melbourne

Last week I ducked into a laundromat in Fitzroy with two baskets and zero coins. I was ready to beg the coffee shop next door for change—but to my surprise, the laundromat had a touchscreen kiosk. I picked washer #7, tapped my credit card, and got started in 10 seconds.

No app. No signup. No drama. I even paid for the dryer with the same card, all in one go.

It reminded me how much more accessible laundry has become, especially in metro areas. And yet, just two suburbs over, my mate had to use a stack of coins and a handwritten instruction sheet.

FAQ: Laundromat Payment Questions

Q: Do laundromats accept cash? Some do, but it’s becoming less common. Many are moving to card-only to cut down on theft, maintenance, and handling fees.

Q: Can I use international credit cards? Usually yes—especially Visa and Mastercard. But some systems won’t recognise cards that don’t support tap payments or aren’t chip-enabled.

Q: Is my card info safe when using public laundromat kiosks? Yes. Reputable laundromats use encrypted payment terminals, just like retail stores. Just avoid entering personal details into unfamiliar apps or websites on public Wi-Fi.

Final Thought

So, do laundromats take credit cards? Increasingly, yes. Tap-and-go washers, app-powered dryers, and digital kiosks are becoming standard features across city laundromats in Australia. But it’s still wise to check ahead or carry a few coins—just in case your chosen spot is stuck in the analogue age.

And if you're wondering whether you should wait while your clothes are drying or nip off for a flat white, this read offers a thoughtful take: laundromat near me

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fastghostlyassassin · 19 days ago

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Why Strong eSIM is the Best Way to Stay Connected While Traveling

Traveling is super fun! You get to see new places, try new foods, and meet new people. But one thing that can be a bummer is staying connected. You need the internet to find your way, talk to friends, or share cool pictures. That’s where Strong eSIM comes in! It’s like a magic key that keeps you online no matter where you go. In this article, we’ll talk about why Strong eSIM is awesome for travelers, how it works, and why it’s the best choice for your next trip.

What is an eSIM and Why is Strong eSIM So Cool?

An eSIM is a special kind of SIM card that’s built right into your phone or tablet. It’s not a physical card you have to pop into your device. Instead, it’s digital, which means you can set it up super fast. With Strong eSIM, you don’t have to worry about finding a store to buy a SIM card or paying crazy roaming fees. Roaming fees are when your phone company charges you a lot for using your phone in another country. Yuck!

Strong eSIM makes things easy. You just scan a QR code, and boom—you’re online! It works in over 100 countries, so whether you’re in Japan, the USA, or somewhere else, Strong eSIM has you covered. It’s like having a superpower for staying connected.

How Does Strong eSIM Work?

Using Strong eSIM is as easy as eating candy. Here’s how it works:

Check Your Phone: Make sure your phone is unlocked and works with eSIMs. Most new phones, like iPhones or Samsung Galaxies, are good to go.

Pick a Plan: Go to the Strong eSIM website and choose a data plan. They have plans for different places, like North America or Asia, and you can pick how much data you need.

Get a QR Code: After you buy a plan, Strong eSIM sends you a QR code by email. It’s like a secret code for your phone.

Scan and Connect: Use your phone to scan the QR code, and your Strong eSIM plan starts working. You’re online in just a couple of minutes!

This is so much easier than running around looking for a SIM card store when you land in a new country. Plus, Strong eSIM has super-fast internet, so you can watch videos, use maps, or call your family without any problems.

Why Travelers Love Strong eSIM

Travelers are giving Strong eSIM a big thumbs-up! On websites like Trustpilot, people say it’s super easy to use and works great. One person who went to Miami said, “I used Strong eSIM during my trip, and it worked perfectly. Setting it up was quick, and the internet speed was awesome!” Another traveler in Türkiye loved how Strong eSIM worked even in faraway places. They said the customer support team was always there to help, too.

Strong eSIM has a 4-star rating on Trustpilot, which means people really like it. They love that it’s affordable, fast, and easy to use. Whether you’re going to a big city like Tokyo or a small town, Strong eSIM keeps you connected without any hassle.

No Roaming Fees with Strong eSIM

One of the worst things about traveling is getting a huge phone bill because of roaming fees. With Strong eSIM, you don’t have to worry about that. Their plans are clear and simple, with no hidden costs. You pay for the data you need, and that’s it. No surprises when you get home!

For example, if you’re going to Japan, Strong eSIM has plans that give you tons of data for a fair price. You can use apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime to talk to your friends without needing a phone number. This makes Strong eSIM perfect for travelers who just need data to stay online.

Strong eSIM is Great for All Kinds of Trips

Whether you’re going on a short vacation or a long adventure, Strong eSIM has a plan for you. They have plans for different amounts of data and different lengths of time. For example:

North America 10GB/Day: Perfect for a trip to the USA, Canada, or Mexico. You get a lot of data to share with your devices or use as a hotspot.

Asia-Pacific 6GB 8 Days: Great for traveling in places like Japan, Australia, or Thailand.

Global Plans: If you’re visiting lots of countries, Strong eSIM has plans that work in over 190 countries!

You can pick a plan that fits your trip, so you’re not paying for more than you need. This makes Strong eSIM super flexible and budget-friendly.

Fast and Easy Setup with Strong eSIM

Setting up Strong eSIM is so fast, it takes less than 2 minutes! You don’t need to be a tech genius to use it. Just follow the steps on the Strong eSIM website, and you’re good to go. You can even set it up before you leave for your trip. When you land, just turn on your phone’s data, and you’re connected. It’s like magic!

Strong eSIM works on all kinds of devices, like iPhones, Samsung phones, Google Pixels, and even tablets. As long as your device is unlocked and supports eSIM, you’re ready to use Strong eSIM. If you’re not sure if your phone works with eSIM, you can check with your phone’s maker before you buy.

Strong eSIM Keeps You Connected Everywhere

One of the best things about Strong eSIM is that it works almost everywhere. They have partnerships with big phone companies, so you get great coverage and fast internet. Whether you’re in a busy city like New York or a quiet village in Japan, Strong eSIM makes sure you’re online.

For example, if you’re traveling to Japan, Strong eSIM gives you high-speed internet in places like Tokyo, Osaka, and even smaller towns. You can use maps to find your way, post pictures on social media, or video chat with your family. No matter where you go, Strong eSIM keeps you connected.

Affordable Plans with Strong eSIM

Traveling can be expensive, so it’s awesome that Strong eSIM has plans that don’t cost a lot. You can find plans that fit your budget, whether you need a little data for a short trip or a lot of data for a long one. Plus, Strong eSIM doesn’t charge extra fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

For example, a traveler in Türkiye said, “I found Strong eSIM’s data plans to be affordable and flexible. I didn’t need to look for other providers!” That’s why so many people choose Strong eSIM—it saves you money and makes things easy.

24/7 Support from Strong eSIM

Sometimes, things don’t go as planned when you’re traveling. Maybe you have a question about your Strong eSIM plan or need help setting it up. Don’t worry! Strong eSIM has a team that’s ready to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach them through WhatsApp or email, and they’re super quick to respond.

One traveler said, “I got fast support from Onur on WhatsApp for any troubleshooting. I’d definitely use Strong eSIM again when traveling to China!” Knowing that help is always there makes Strong eSIM a great choice for travelers.

Why Strong eSIM is Better Than Traditional SIM Cards

Before Strong eSIM, travelers had to buy physical SIM cards when they got to a new country. That meant finding a store, waiting in line, and sometimes dealing with language problems. With Strong eSIM, you can skip all that. You buy your plan online, get a QR code, and you’re done. It’s so much easier!

Plus, Strong eSIM is better for the environment because there’s no plastic SIM card to throw away. It’s a win for you and a win for the planet!

How to Get Started with Strong eSIM

Ready to try Strong eSIM for your next trip? Here’s what you need to do:

Visit the Website: Go to Strong eSIM’s website and look at their plans. They have options for tons of countries, so you’ll find one that works for you.

Choose Your Plan: Pick a plan based on where you’re going and how much data you need. Strong eSIM has plans for short trips, long trips, and everything in between.

Buy and Activate: Pay for your plan, get your QR code, and scan it with your phone. You’ll be online in no time!

Enjoy Your Trip: With Strong eSIM, you can focus on having fun instead of worrying about staying connected.

Strong eSIM for Business Travelers

If you’re traveling for work, Strong eSIM is a lifesaver. You need to stay connected for emails, video calls, or working on the go. Strong eSIM gives you fast, reliable internet so you can get your work done without any problems. Their plans are perfect for business travelers who need a lot of data or want to share their internet with other devices, like a laptop or tablet.

Strong eSIM also has a dashboard where you can manage your plans. If you need more data, you can top up your plan super easily. This makes Strong eSIM great for people who are always on the move.

Strong eSIM for Families and Groups

Going on a trip with your family or friends? Strong eSIM has plans that let you share your data. For example, their North America 10GB/Day plan lets you use your data as a hotspot, so everyone in your group can stay online. This is perfect for families who want to keep everyone connected without buying a bunch of different plans.

Kids love using their phones to play games or watch videos, and Strong eSIM makes sure they can do that without running out of data. Parents will love how easy it is to set up and how affordable the plans are.

Strong eSIM in 2025: The Future of Travel

Strong eSIM is always working to make their service even better. In 2025, they’re one of the top choices for travelers because they keep things simple and reliable. Their website says they’re all about giving you “seamless and reliable data access” no matter where you are. That’s why so many people trust Strong eSIM for their trips.

Whether you’re going to Japan, Europe, or anywhere else, Strong eSIM is ready to keep you connected. They’re always adding new plans and making their service even faster, so you can count on them for your future adventures.

Tips for Using Strong eSIM

Here are a few tips to make the most of Strong eSIM:

Check Your Device: Make sure your phone or tablet supports eSIM before you buy a plan. Most new devices do, but it’s good to double-check.

Plan Ahead: Buy your Strong eSIM plan before you leave for your trip. You can activate it when you land, so you’re ready to go.

Save Your QR Code: Keep the QR code email from Strong eSIM handy in case you need to set it up again.

Contact Support: If you have any questions, reach out to Strong eSIM’s 24/7 support team. They’re super helpful!

Why Strong eSIM is the Best Choice

There are a lot of eSIM providers out there, but Strong eSIM stands out because it’s easy, affordable, and reliable. Here’s why it’s the best:

Super Easy to Use: You don’t need to be a tech expert to set up Strong eSIM. It’s simple and fast.

Works Everywhere: With coverage in over 190 countries, Strong eSIM keeps you connected no matter where you go.

Great Prices: Strong eSIM has plans that fit any budget, so you don’t have to spend a lot to stay online.

Awesome Support: Their 24/7 support team is always there to help, so you’re never stuck.

Final Thoughts on Strong eSIM

Traveling is all about making memories, and Strong eSIM helps you stay connected so you can share those memories with the world. Whether you’re posting pictures, finding directions, or chatting with friends, Strong eSIM makes it easy and affordable. No more worrying about roaming fees or finding a SIM card store—just scan a QR code and you’re online.

So, next time you’re planning a trip, check out Strong eSIM at their website. Pick a plan, activate it, and enjoy your adventure with fast, reliable internet. With Strong eSIM, you’ll stay connected, strong, and ready for anything!

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Why Strong eSIM is the Best Way to Stay Connected While Traveling

What is an eSIM and Why is Strong eSIM So Cool?

How Does Strong eSIM Work?

Using Strong eSIM is as easy as eating candy. Here’s how it works:

Check Your Phone: Make sure your phone is unlocked and works with eSIMs. Most new phones, like iPhones or Samsung Galaxies, are good to go.

Pick a Plan: Go to the Strong eSIM website and choose a data plan. They have plans for different places, like North America or Asia, and you can pick how much data you need.

Get a QR Code: After you buy a plan, Strong eSIM sends you a QR code by email. It’s like a secret code for your phone.

Scan and Connect: Use your phone to scan the QR code, and your Strong eSIM plan starts working. You’re online in just a couple of minutes!

Why Travelers Love Strong eSIM

No Roaming Fees with Strong eSIM

Strong eSIM is Great for All Kinds of Trips

Whether you’re going on a short vacation or a long adventure, Strong eSIM has a plan for you. They have plans for different amounts of data and different lengths of time. For example:

North America 10GB/Day: Perfect for a trip to the USA, Canada, or Mexico. You get a lot of data to share with your devices or use as a hotspot.

Asia-Pacific 6GB 8 Days: Great for traveling in places like Japan, Australia, or Thailand.

Global Plans: If you’re visiting lots of countries, Strong eSIM has plans that work in over 190 countries!

You can pick a plan that fits your trip, so you’re not paying for more than you need. This makes Strong eSIM super flexible and budget-friendly.

Fast and Easy Setup with Strong eSIM

Strong eSIM Keeps You Connected Everywhere

Affordable Plans with Strong eSIM

24/7 Support from Strong eSIM

Why Strong eSIM is Better Than Traditional SIM Cards

Plus, Strong eSIM is better for the environment because there’s no plastic SIM card to throw away. It’s a win for you and a win for the planet!

How to Get Started with Strong eSIM

Ready to try Strong eSIM for your next trip? Here’s what you need to do:

Visit the Website: Go to Strong eSIM’s website and look at their plans. They have options for tons of countries, so you’ll find one that works for you.

Choose Your Plan: Pick a plan based on where you’re going and how much data you need. Strong eSIM has plans for short trips, long trips, and everything in between.

Buy and Activate: Pay for your plan, get your QR code, and scan it with your phone. You’ll be online in no time!

Enjoy Your Trip: With Strong eSIM, you can focus on having fun instead of worrying about staying connected.

Strong eSIM for Business Travelers

Strong eSIM also has a dashboard where you can manage your plans. If you need more data, you can top up your plan super easily. This makes Strong eSIM great for people who are always on the move.

Strong eSIM for Families and Groups

Strong eSIM in 2025: The Future of Travel

Tips for Using Strong eSIM

Here are a few tips to make the most of Strong eSIM:

Check Your Device: Make sure your phone or tablet supports eSIM before you buy a plan. Most new devices do, but it’s good to double-check.

Plan Ahead: Buy your Strong eSIM plan before you leave for your trip. You can activate it when you land, so you’re ready to go.

Save Your QR Code: Keep the QR code email from Strong eSIM handy in case you need to set it up again.

Contact Support: If you have any questions, reach out to Strong eSIM’s 24/7 support team. They’re super helpful!

Why Strong eSIM is the Best Choice

There are a lot of eSIM providers out there, but Strong eSIM stands out because it’s easy, affordable, and reliable. Here’s why it’s the best:

Super Easy to Use: You don’t need to be a tech expert to set up Strong eSIM. It’s simple and fast.

Works Everywhere: With coverage in over 190 countries, Strong eSIM keeps you connected no matter where you go.

Great Prices: Strong eSIM has plans that fit any budget, so you don’t have to spend a lot to stay online.

Awesome Support: Their 24/7 support team is always there to help, so you’re never stuck.

Final Thoughts on Strong eSIM

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yourfuneraldirector · 26 days ago

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Funeral Planning - What You Need to Know

Choosing a funeral or memorial service involves many personal decisions. These choices can affect your family’s grief and the cost of the service. They can also impact how the funeral is organised.

Funeral homes often offer price guarantees in their preplanned funeral contracts. NSW courts have emphasized the importance of clear and specific terms in these contracts to prevent consumer abuse.

Preplanned funerals

Preplanned funerals are a great way to alleviate the financial and emotional burden on your loved ones in the event of your death. They are also a good option for those who want to ensure that their specific wishes for their final ceremony are met. These arrangements can be made in advance, and you can pay for them either all at once or in installments.

You can choose whether you would like to be buried or cremated, the location of your service, and other personal details, such as music, donation requests, and flower arrangements. You can even specify if you would like attendees to wear casual or formal attire and whether you want to host a reception after the ceremony.

If you decide to use a pre-paid funeral plan, be sure to read the fine print and understand your rights and protections. Be aware that some plans may include non-guaranteed items that can increase in price, which could lead to unexpected fees and costs for your family.

Digital memorials

Prepaid funerals offer peace of mind to families, allowing them to plan a service that reflects their loved one’s personality and values. They also ensure that the costs of a farewell are covered, and reduce stress for future generations. A good prepaid funeral director will explain their services in clear terms and openly discuss options. They will also disclose any commission or referral arrangements with suppliers.

Digital memorials provide a platform for family and friends to share memories, photos, messages, and more. They can be accessed by anyone and are accessible from anywhere, including mobile devices. In addition, they are often more environmentally friendly than traditional memorials.

Australia’s leading digital funeral provider, Memories, offers a full suite of digital options. It is a subscription-based service that Gada likens to a “funeral in a box.” Unlike individual products, the company’s suite includes seamless integrations, QR code kits for in-person guestbooks, and an upcoming AI-assisted obituary writer.

Green burial

Green burial in Sydney is a sustainable option for those who want to minimise their impact on the environment. The process involves avoiding chemicals, using non-degradable caskets or concrete vaults, and planting trees for grave markers. The practice is available in a number of natural burial grounds, including Sydney’s first.

The memorial park combines a cemetery and bushland, offering chemical-free interment of ashes in biodegradable containers. It features a central memorial wall, tranquil pavilions and walking paths with lake views and native wildlife. It also offers GPS-marked graves for family members and guests to visit.

Two in three people in NSW choose to be cremated, largely due to its affordability and simplicity. However, it’s important to discuss your wishes with a funeral director and understand the legal requirements for handling remains in Australia. The Sydney funeral planning experts at Cosmopolitan Funeral Services can guide you through the process. They can help you find the right balance between your environmental values and personal preferences.

Legal issues

The loss of a loved one is always difficult, but planning a funeral can add to the stress. Preplanning can help alleviate some of this stress by allowing family members to make funeral arrangements ahead of time. However, this process can be complex and involves a number of legal issues. It intersects with multiple areas of law, including contract law, consumer protection, and estate planning.

NSW laws regulate how funeral homes conduct business, with specific provisions for prepaid funeral contracts. Many of these include price guarantees, which promise that services will be provided at the price set at the time of contract signing, regardless of future inflation. This has led to a number of lawsuits against funeral homes, and it highlights the importance of accurate projections for future costs.

Scott Duncombe founded Sydney Funeral Co in 2020 to provide a straightforward method for planning respectful farewells. His company itemises every cost element without any commissions or mark-ups, making it easy for families to understand their options. He is also highly involved in all aspects of the business, attending each service and being directly available to clients.

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The Role of Event Services in Australia for Sustainable Corporate Events

As environmental consciousness rises across the globe, Australia’s corporate events landscape is evolving to reflect this shift. Event services in Australia have become essential partners in helping businesses design events that are impactful yet environmentally sustainable. With innovative methods and strategic planning, event professionals are reimagining traditional event models to align with eco-friendly values. From waste reduction to sustainable sourcing, here’s how these services are contributing to greener corporate event experiences.

Adopting Eco-Friendly Practices in Event Management Events

Sustainable event planning begins at the core-with thoughtful, environmentally mindful decisions. Event services in Australia are spearheading the integration of green alternatives throughout event management events. Instead of single-use plastics and printed brochures, digital invites and signage are now the norm. Reusable decor elements, compostable tableware, and recycled materials are favored to minimise landfill waste.

During planning phases, event managers work closely with eco-conscious suppliers-sourcing bamboo utensils, LED lighting, and locally grown flowers. In major cities like Melbourne and Sydney, where events happen frequently, these small decisions create significant positive impact. This approach sets a new benchmark for how large-scale events can operate with minimal environmental strain.

Leveraging Technology for Event Event Management Efficiency

Technology is a powerful tool in the transition to sustainable events. Event services across Australia are implementing digital innovations to reduce environmental impact while streamlining processes. Virtual and hybrid event models have gained traction, reducing the need for long-distance travel and lowering associated carbon emissions.

For example, companies now rely on digital registration, QR-code entry systems, and mobile apps for real-time updates and interaction. These systems eliminate paper-based waste and offer a more efficient, responsive experience. Live-streaming also allows broader participation without the environmental cost of physical attendance-proving that sustainability and scalability can go hand-in-hand.

Partnering with Sustainable Venues Through Event Services in Australia

The selection of venue plays a crucial role in any sustainable event plan. Event services in Australia are diligent in recommending venues that meet high environmental standards. Certified green venues-like the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre-often feature solar energy, water-saving systems, and waste management programs.

Planners ensure these venues align with eco-conscious goals by emphasising features like daylight-optimised design, locally sourced catering, and minimal energy consumption. Choosing sustainable venues not only reduces the event’s footprint but also sends a strong message about the organiser’s commitment to corporate responsibility.

Minimising Waste with Strategic Event Management Events Planning

Minimising event waste is an ongoing challenge that Australian event services approach with innovation and strategy. Event planners adopt waste-reduction policies from the outset-choosing reusable materials, composting organic waste, and partnering with organisations to donate surplus food.

At recent corporate events in cities like Brisbane, planners reused stage structures, eliminated plastic giveaways, and distributed digital post-event materials. These thoughtful initiatives minimise environmental harm and support a circular economy. More importantly, they align with growing consumer expectations for brands to act responsibly.

Educating Stakeholders Through Event Management

Driving sustainable change requires collaboration. Event services in Australia take an active role in educating stakeholders-clients, vendors, and attendees-throughout the planning and execution stages of event event management. This includes awareness campaigns, pre-event communications, and eco-conscious behavior prompts on-site.

For instance, guests may be encouraged to take public transport or rideshare options to reduce vehicle emissions. Sponsors are advised to offer sustainable promotional materials, such as digital giveaways or reusable items. This level of engagement helps embed sustainability as a shared value, making it more likely to stick beyond the event itself.

Conclusion: A Greener Future for Corporate Events in Australia

Event services in Australia are not just adapting to sustainability-they’re leading the charge. By adopting eco-friendly practices, utilising technology, selecting green venues, minimising waste, and engaging stakeholders, they are transforming how corporate events are planned and delivered. As of May 29, 2025, sustainability is no longer a fringe consideration-it’s a central pillar of successful event strategy. Businesses that collaborate with forward-thinking event professionals are not only reducing their environmental impact but also enhancing their brand image and stakeholder trust. With the right support, every event becomes an opportunity to leave a lasting, positive legacy-for both your audience and the planet.

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badgemakingmachine · 2 months ago

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Make Your Own Keychain – Personalised Keychains by BadgeMachine

Keychains aren’t just for keeping your keys together — they’re powerful personal accessories, promotional tools, and thoughtful gifts. With BadgeMachine’s custom keychains, you can make your own keychain exactly how you want it — whether it’s for a brand, a special occasion, or just for fun.

From names and logos to messages and memories, we bring your ideas to life in every keychain.

🔑 Why Make Your Own Keychain?

Personalised keychains are a creative, compact way to express your style or spread your message. They’re:

🎁 Great gifts for friends, customers, or events

📣 Effective promotional items for businesses

🎉 Popular party or event favours

💼 Useful merchandise for schools, clubs, and companies

🧩 Fun DIY creations for crafters and creatives

Whether it’s one or one thousand, your custom keychain can be as unique as you are.

🎨 Fully Customisable Options

At BadgeMachine, we make it easy to design your own keychain from scratch. Choose from:

Shapes: Round, square, rectangle, heart, custom shapes

Materials: Acrylic, metal, plastic, leatherette

Printing Styles: Full-colour UV print, laser engraving, or epoxy dome finish

Backings: Keyring, chain, lobster clasp, or carabiner

Add names, logos, slogans, or artwork – we’ll turn your vision into reality.

🇦🇺 Why Choose BadgeMachine?

✅ 100% Australian owned and operated

✅ No minimum order – perfect for individuals and small businesses

✅ Fast production and nationwide delivery

✅ In-house design support to help polish your concept

✅ Trusted by schools, corporates, creators, and community groups

We’ve helped thousands of Aussies bring their keychain ideas to life — and we’d love to help you too.

🛠️ Keychains Are Perfect For:

Corporate giveaways & brand merchandise

Birthday party & wedding favours

Team logos & school mementos

Personalised gifts for friends & family

Event tickets or QR code accessories

Club or sports team memorabilia

🛒 Let’s Make Your Keychain Today

Whether you need one special gift or a bulk promotional batch, BadgeMachine makes it simple to create your own custom keychain in Australia.

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kwikpic · 2 months ago

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The Modern Way to Share Wedding Photos with Friends & Family

Weddings are one of life’s most cherished milestones. With every smile, tear, and dance captured in photos, sharing those memories with friends and family is just as important as preserving them. Gone are the days of bulky photo albums or waiting weeks for professional prints. Today, technology has transformed the way we share wedding memories, making the process faster, easier, and more intimate than ever before.

The Shift from Traditional to Digital

Traditionally, wedding photos were shared through physical albums or DVDs. While these formats hold sentimental value, they often lack accessibility and convenience. In contrast, digital methods allow instant sharing, easy organization, and broader reach—perfect for today’s fast-paced, connected world.

Couples now expect their photos to be available quickly and in formats that are easy to access from phones, tablets, or laptops. This modern approach enhances the experience not just for the couple, but for guests who want to relive the day as well.

Why Modern Photo Sharing Matters

1. Instant Gratification

Modern platforms offer near-instant uploads and sharing. Some even allow live photo streaming during the event. Guests can snap photos, upload them, and share them in real time—creating a collaborative wedding album that grows throughout the day.

2. Wider Reach

Your loved ones may be scattered across the globe. Digital sharing ensures that no one misses out. Whether your cousin in Canada or your aunt in Australia, everyone can view your special day just like they were there.

3. Collaborative Albums

Platforms like Kwikpic, Google Photos, and others allow you to create shared albums where guests can contribute their photos and videos. This offers a 360-degree view of your wedding from multiple perspectives—capturing moments even your photographer may have missed.

4. Privacy Control

Unlike social media, which broadcasts your moments to a broad audience, private photo sharing apps offer controlled access. You choose who sees your photos and videos, ensuring that your intimate memories stay within your trusted circle.

Best Ways to Share Wedding Photos Today

1. Photo Sharing Apps

Dedicated photo sharing apps like Kwikpic are tailored specifically for events like weddings. They allow you to:

Create private photo albums

Invite guests to upload their images

Download high-resolution photos

Share albums via QR codes or links

Organize images by event (e.g., sangeet, reception, etc.)

Kwikpic, in particular, also offers facial recognition features, making it easier to sort through thousands of photos and find specific people instantly.

2. Cloud Storage Solutions

Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive are great for storing and sharing bulk wedding photos with family. You can create folders by event, grant access to specific users, and even allow downloads. However, they lack some of the wedding-focused features that dedicated apps offer.

3. Social Media (with caution)

Facebook and Instagram are popular platforms for sharing highlights. They’re ideal for quick updates and teasers, but not necessarily for the entire album—especially if you’re concerned about privacy or high-resolution images. Make sure to check privacy settings before uploading.

4. Custom Wedding Websites

Many couples now build custom wedding websites that include RSVP sections, event schedules, and photo galleries. Some platforms let you embed photo albums directly, offering an elegant way to keep everything in one place.

5. USB Drives & Printed Albums

While not the most modern, some couples still prefer to gift USB drives or printed photo books to close family. These can be meaningful keepsakes and complement digital sharing rather than replace it.

Tips for Seamless Photo Sharing

Set expectations early: Let guests know how and where they can view or contribute photos.

Use QR codes: Generate a QR code linked to your photo album and display it at the venue for easy access.

Create a unique hashtag: For social media use, a personalized hashtag helps gather scattered posts into one digital space.

Back up everything: Whether you're using an app or cloud storage, always keep a backup to avoid data loss.

Limit file sizes: Some platforms have upload limits—compress or resize images if needed without sacrificing quality.

The Emotional Impact of Sharing

Photos have the power to connect, even after the music fades and the guests go home. Sharing wedding photos allows loved ones to relive joyful moments and feel included—especially for those who couldn’t attend. With modern tools, you don’t just preserve memories—you bring people together.

Conclusion

Sharing wedding photos is no longer an afterthought—it’s part of the celebration. Embracing modern tools like private photo sharing apps, cloud storage, and collaborative albums ensures your memories are preserved, shared, and cherished effortlessly. Whether you're a tech-savvy couple or just looking for an easier way to connect with loved ones, platforms like Kwikpic provide the perfect modern solution to make your wedding moments last a lifetime.

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cooljacksongilbert · 2 months ago

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How Stores are Redefining Customer Experience in the New Age

Imagine walking into a store, picking up a few things, and walking out without speaking to a single person or scanning a single item. Sounds like a scene from the future, right? Not anymore. This kind of experience is becoming the new normal and stores are racing to catch up.

The way we shop is changing fast. It’s not just about what’s on the shelves anymore. It’s about how the whole thing feels from the moment you walk in to when you walk out. Customers want it fast, smooth, and personal. Retailers know this. And they’re responding.

No Lines, No Stress: The Rise of Autonomous Checkout

One big change is happening right at the checkout counter or rather, the lack of one. Thanks to autonomous checkout companies, customers can now skip long lines altogether. These companies use smart sensors, cameras, and software to track what shoppers grab and charge them automatically when they leave.

Stores like Amazon Go are already using this. Others are testing it. Even smaller retailers are exploring this to save on staff costs and improve flow. It’s not just about being cool or high-tech. It’s about making shopping less frustrating and more efficient.

Stores That Think Like Apps

Today’s physical stores are borrowing ideas from the digital world. Some have shelves with digital price tags that update in real-time. Others offer smart carts that scan items and suggest deals. The lights, music, and even temperature adjust based on time of day and how crowded the place is.

These updates might seem small, but together, they make shopping feel more responsive. They help customers move faster, find what they need, and feel like the store is actually paying attention.

Help Without the Hassle

We’ve all been there looking around for help, only to find no one in sight. That’s changing too. Many stores now have self-service kiosks, QR codes, and even in-app support to answer questions or compare products.

Need more details about that new phone or laptop? Just scan the code. Want to see how that chair looks in your room? Use AR in the store’s app. It’s faster, easier, and doesn’t involve awkward sales pitches.

Blending Online and Offline Shopping

Shopping used to be split: online or in-store. Now, it’s both at the same time. People might browse online, then pick up in-store. Or they’ll try something in-store and order it later on the app.

Retailers are finally making that process smooth. Think curbside pickup, local delivery in hours, and easy returns no matter how you bought it. Stores like Target, Bunnings, and Kmart in Australia are already doing this well.

Personalization That Feels Real

Personalization today goes way beyond using your name in an email. Stores are digging into data past purchases, browsing habits, and even what customers pick up and put back to offer better suggestions.

In fashion and beauty, this gets really creative. Virtual mirrors help you test makeup without touching anything. AI-powered stylists build outfits based on your past choices. It’s all about giving people what they’re likely to love without wasting time.

Creating Spaces You Want to Be In

Some people shop fast. Others like to take their time. That’s why more stores are creating “experience zones” spots where you can explore, try things out, or just relax.

Think of bookstores with coffee corners, beauty shops offering makeup lessons, or gadget stores with gaming areas. These spaces make shopping feel less like a task and more like an outing. Customers stay longer. They explore more. And often, they buy more too.

Final Thoughts

Retail isn’t dying, it's transforming. The stores that win won’t be the ones with the flashiest ads or biggest sales. They’ll be the ones that understand people. Who makes shopping simple and even enjoyable.

If you've noticed your last shopping trip felt a little easier, a little smarter, that’s not by chance. That’s the new way stores are working. And they’re only getting better at it.

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East Coast vibes

After the night on Marfell’s Beach and a slow morning I headed south to ride at a bikepark called Middle Hill. It is pretty close to the coastal road so the ocean was visible from the top of the trails.

It’s very interesting first of all how they call everything a bikepark around here, in Europe the term Bikepark is primarily used for places where there is a chairlift or gondola, while here there are maybe 3-4 spots (that I can think of from the top of my head) that have either of those and yet they have 20000 bikeparks cause they use the term a bit more loosely. The other thing I find interesting is that you are expected to pay for trail use in most of these places but like here at Middle Hill Mtb, there is no one on site, there are QR codes, descriptions of what you gotta do and it’s just based on trust which is kinda weird but also makes sense. I guess it’s just not worth paying staff and since there aren’t that many visitors (especially on weekdays) it’s kinda pointless even for the owners to be on site. Another interesting and in my opinion useful safety measure was that I had to scan a QR code which gave me a text message prompt that goes directly to the owners so I could let them know when I start riding and which trail I am riding so they know where to look for me in case they don’t hear from me or if I reach out that I crashed or something it wouldn’t be coming out of nowhere. So basically I texted them before I started riding and after I was done. The only other people there were a mum with two kids but I am not sure which trails they rode if they even rode anything cause by the time I was back at the car after a 4 hour long ride they were already gone. Well in any case, it was a fun ride, the hill is split into two parts, the first half is accessible by pedalling while the second, top part is mainly accessible by shuttles but it is also possible to push the bike up which I did for the first lap but man it was steep…I was cursing a whole lot, the only good thing was that the sky was really cloudy so at least the temperature was good. Anyway, I only pushed it up once. The trail I tried wasn’t my thing so I sticked to the lower parts of the hill. Those trails were pretty fun although really dusty and loose. It was kinda weird I felt like the weight of being out there on my own was really coming down on me, I become super self aware of the consequences and it affected my riding especially on the first few laps, afterwards I felt a bit more comfortable.

I finished the ride around 4 pm and after figuring out where I wanna stay for the night I headed south to Kaikōura where I found a good campsite. Well, not exactly in town but not too far from it. The campsites, well actually Holiday parks, which are a bit fancier and better equipped but way more expensive. On my way I had a short stop at a fur seal spotting place. This was a first for me in many ways. Seeing seals in the wild and in New Zealand, also seeing fur seals specifically (although not 100% about that one). It’s not entirely correct to say that fur seals are native to New Zealand since they swim around a fair bit but let’s just say that they can be spotted in a few places in New Zealand and Australia. The seal colonies stick to one spot for mating and raising pups and that’s how I found them on google maps actually, there was a pin on the map called “New Zealand seal colony” near Kaikōura. At this point the highway goes on a bit higher level than the ocean/beach and this stop was really built for seal spotting so it was almost like an observation deck, look at the seals from above (like in the zoo). It was pretty windy so I didn’t stay too long knowing that I’d have the chance to check out another spot the next day.

The sun was still up when I got to the campsite, although I definitely notice how it is going down earlier now and it makes the “camp life” a bit more inconvenient as it is getting cold pretty fast and the bugs come out so from like 7-7:30 pm I mostly stay in the car and either write these or watch something or read..

There was a permanent resident next to my spot at the campsite, an older guy in his 60 and he was blasting the radio of his car with open doors, it was so loud that I could hear it even while sitting in my car with all the windows up. He has also got a caravan with a fire stove or something cause the whole area smelled like smoke..He invited me for a tea but I did not really feel like it so I politely declined the invite, I was tired and didn’t like his vibe that much.

Yesterday I wanted to have a rest day so once again I took things slow and went for a coastal walk on the small peninsula of Kaikōura. Some some seals again this time even closer, there were signs all over about keeping a min of 10 meter distance and there was a rope “barrier” between the trail and the seals but sometimes they were lying way closer than that and didn’t seem to mind people. I spent a fair bit of time there, the ethologist that was burried for a while came up and I loved just observing these majestic animals in their natural habitat interacting with each other, some rivalry between adults, mums calling for their pups, pups seemingly asking for permission to go for a swim alone and all that, it was wonderful! I ended up doing a loop and walked back to the car on the top of the limestone cliffs that are right next to the beach. I spent the rest of the afternoon in the Library of Kaikōura (where I am today) researching stuff.

Today I was gonna do a really big bike ride in the mountains nearby but the weather turned out worse than what I was hoping for, I think it rained during the night and everything was wet outside when I got up and the mountains are totally covered in clouds so I felt like for such a big ride I want a clearer day. There is a big cyclon going through the western part of New Zealand which also affects the east coast so the next days area looking rather rainy and gray unfortunately. Long story short today is another chill day apparently and tomorrow will probably be as well.

That being said there was still something exciting that happened today. In the morning I had an interview with another volunteering host from Canada (Squamish to be specific) and I got offered a 1,5-2 months spot there which I intend to take, the host just offered me to sleep on it. I am still trying to wrap my head around the idea, it is wild how this whole thing started and where it is now and at this point who knows what else might happen…The funny part is that it just seemed to have happened so organically, meeting Andrea, bunch of chatting, okay a lot of research on hosts in Canada, but all together I maybe wrote like 4-6 applications…As I said this one is gonna be in Squamish helping out a single mum and his 12 years old son, doing some cooking for them and other stuff around the house and some occasional evening babysitting and just spending time with his son. And lots of biking of course. Squamish is another hot spot of mountain biking, Whistler (probably the capital of gravity mountain biking in the world) is just 1 hour away…I am nervous of course, feels scary to commit for such a long time, especially since I’ve never done anything like this before but at the same time I am so freakin excited to try something new. Never been to Canada and now I’ll even have my bike with me. Also, somehow the transition from constantly moving and staying in different places every few night in New Zealand to staying with locals for longer time just feels right, like I am sure it’ll give me a chance to get to know people and the local culture more even if I don’t get to discover the whole country (and I’ll actually be in a part of the country that seems the most interesting to me at the moment). Also the thought of having a proper roof over my head is just super inviting haha. Of course it is okay to live in a car for 3 months but somehow the idea of not having to step outside just to hit the toilet in the morning is a very comforting one, it is something that I definitely appreciate more (and do not take for granted anymore) when I stay in hostels…

(Side note, I just had to correct the previous sentence and I am noticing how I think of the sentences in my head while typing and then I just straight up leave out a few words mid sentence cause my mind is already 3 steps ahead of me haha)

Obligatory song recommendation:

The Home of Happy, Bruce Maginnis, Bredan Evans - I’ll stay for a while

It’s a bittersweet folk song that I heard in a documentary series made by Red Bull about the 2024 downhill and cross country world cup races.

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Active, Intelligent, and Smart Packaging Market Size, Share, Analysis Report 2024 to 2032

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How big is the Active, Intelligent, and Smart Packaging Market?

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Food & Beverage

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Cosmetics

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United States

Canada

Europe

Germany

United Kingdom

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Poland

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Nordic

Rest of Europe

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China

Japan

India

South Korea

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Brazil

Mexico

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Saudi Arabia

South Africa

United Arab Emirates

Israel

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Sealed Air Corporation

Crown Holdings, Inc.

Amcor Plc

3M Company

Timestrip UK Ltd.

Cryolog S.A.

Vitsab International AB

Varcode, Ltd.

LCR Hallcrest LLC

Thin Film Electronics ASA

CCL Industries Inc.

Temptime Corporation

Multisorb Technologies, Inc.

Coveris Holdings S.A.

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