- my neighbour screamed — It was the 2nd of May, just last Monday. I woke up slightly past 7am, still in time to witness the golden sun rays from sunrise. “Today will be a good morning”, I thought to myself as I got out of bed. After washing up and changing my clothes, I decided to head out for a morning walk in…

#7: Responsibility and being present is really underrated — Back when I was in university, I joined NUS Aikido Club’s exco (executive committee) and stayed in the committee all the way till I graduated. Here are my main takeaways: 1. There is always room for improvement in processes. Be open to change. In my first year, attendance taking was a very manual process as it was done via pen and paper. By…

Sharing my tips on public transport, hostel accommodation and food, based on my 21-day trip around the island! — Public Transport — Getting around Paying for commute fares Get an EasyCard! It’s a stored value card that can be used to take buses, metro, train, high-speed railway, and also for purchases at convenience stores like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart! With the card, you don’t have to carry as much cash or worry about having exact amounts in cash.

For accommodation, transport, food, activities and more — I went to Taiwan for 21 days and explored the island! Below is a breakdown of my spending according to the various categories. (Exchange rate used: 1 SGD = 22 NT) Pre-trip expenses Flights

A Singaporean’s perspective — As a Singaporean, my red passport is very strong. I can easily travel to many countries without having to apply for a visa (in fact, I’m not entirely sure how visas work). I hardly face any problems at immigration gates too. Being able to understand and speak English is such…

For accommodation, transport, food, activities and more — I went to Vietnam for 11 days and visited Ninh Binh, Sapa and Hanoi! Below is a breakdown of my spending according to the various categories. (Exchange rate used: 1 SGD = 16,750 VND) Pre-trip expenses Flights

Sharing my experiences to manage your expectations — Bus 1: From Ninh Binh to Sapa Bus — VIP Sleeper 41 by Grouptour The bus arrived 15 minutes later than the official start time. Before reaching the sleeper seats, I had to take off my shoes and place them in a plastic bag. No seats allocated, free for all, first come first serve. I slept in the top bunk and had to figure…

Never promise my future to anyone other than myself. Asking for what I want can be hard. But asking is equivalent to giving myself a chance for a desired outcome. Counselling was very eye-opening for me! Being given the space to vocalise my thoughts was liberating for me. …

I travelled solo to Thailand and explored Phuket, Khao Sok, Chiangmai and Bangkok across 21 days! — Introduction Travelling solo as a female from Singapore is very uncommon. When I told others that I was going to travel on my own to Thailand, many were apprehensive, worried and skeptical. In general, people (from home) think that travelling alone, especially as a female, is too scary, dangerous, and therefore…