2016: My Year of Mini-Sabbaticals in Review

60 days on the road. 15 countries visited. While I only took 3 trips this year (as compared to 6 trips last year), this is without a doubt my most memorable traveling year yet. This is also the longest I’ve spent on the road, thanks to two mini-sabbaticals and one quick getaway. 4-7 February: Belitung…

My 11 Most Memorable Travel Misfortune, Part 1

Travelling isn’t always glamorous. If you travel frequently, you’ll soon realize that things which could go wrong, will go wrong. But that’s just the reality of life. And every single time it happens, it shapes you up to be a stronger person and better problem-solver. This time, I’m gonna share with you the 11 times…

How to Travel Europe on a Budget (including Scandinavia)

Europe is expensive, but surprisingly affordable if you know where to cut your spending. I spent a grand total of S$4,875.75 (€3,085.92) for 31 days, with the following breakdown: Flight = S$1,087.50 / €688.29 Transportation = S$1,782.87 / €1,128.40 Accommodation = S$941.21 / €595.70 F&B = S$537.06 / €339.91 Entertainment = S$474.34 / €300.21 Others = S$52.77…

From Oslo to Rome: All Packed & Ready to Go!

30 days. 11 countries. I must be crazy. Oh yes, seeing that I only had less than 1 month to plan everything, I’m goddamn crazy. But after so many sleepless nights, everything’s finally set and my biggest adventure (yet) is finally happening… tomorrow! Here’s what my itinerary will look like: