tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post8333799665920420417..comments2024-03-28T12:38:11.434+08:00Comments on Singapore Man of Leisure: Travel when youngSingapore Man of Leisurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-69218694511475640542014-03-16T22:37:54.804+08:002014-03-16T22:37:54.804+08:00See? Affordability is not the issue here ;)
Just ...See? Affordability is not the issue here ;)<br /><br />Just as long you happy, who cares 5 stars or bunk-beds?Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-82479768214432229362014-03-16T12:46:43.651+08:002014-03-16T12:46:43.651+08:00I would like to back pack but by the end of the da...I would like to back pack but by the end of the day, I like to check into a luxury hotel to rest my tired legs. Wait, is that still considered backpacking? I would still be carrying a back pack though. LoL.Derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209385199877338530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-53970619053049823952014-03-16T11:45:53.853+08:002014-03-16T11:45:53.853+08:00Derek,
Solo trip at 35 will be different from at ...Derek,<br /><br />Solo trip at 35 will be different from at 55 ;)<br /><br />Biggest difference? Fear of stairs. LOL!<br /><br /><br /><br />Pay our own way also boleh. Especially with budget airlines, hostels, etc. <br /><br />First time I stayed at hostel was in Rome. So worried how to fit in with the youngsters and sharing dorm with 7 other strangers...<br /><br /> Ai yeah! Then discover it's like BMT days sleeping together with one section of fellow recruits.<br /><br />The oldest back-packer I met was a 70 plus UK ex-seaman - half drunk most of the time. I not the oldest!<br /><br />Wee!Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-30252306688689430242014-03-16T11:29:45.963+08:002014-03-16T11:29:45.963+08:00Hi SMOL,
This really touch a nerve in my heart. I...Hi SMOL,<br /><br />This really touch a nerve in my heart. I wanna travel but I'm always telling myself that I can't afford it or maybe I'm simply using it as an excuse not to step out of my comfort zone. Business trips would be a great start but my company has this few and far between.<br /><br />Your post has re-inspire me. I will set a solo trip as a must have next year. I will be 35. Hope I'm not too old.<br /><br />Thanks Bro.TheFinance.sghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016651993435034511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-74606204611531017972014-03-15T10:52:44.076+08:002014-03-15T10:52:44.076+08:00Ah plumerainbow, the wanderlust girl!
Age DOES NO...Ah plumerainbow, the wanderlust girl!<br /><br />Age DOES NOT matter when it comes to the human spirit.<br /><br />When I travel, I am a 18 year wide-eyed innocent when I come across something NEW...<br /><br />But that adrenalin rush is getting harder and harder to experience as the more I travel and see, the less that is "new". (Hmm, is that why men have affairs? Slap!)<br /><br />You are right, I am ever mindful when cynicism raises its ugly head... That's why its fun to mingle with the young ;)<br /><br /><br />Age DOES matter when it comes to the body :(<br /><br />As a city walker, I now require more pit-stops, more conscious not to over strain my knees and heels, cannot sleep too late, and this one hurts the ego most - I now have to lift my glasses to read the labels!!!??? Argh!!!!<br /><br />Mom laughs at me when I come back after standing 8 hours during the weekends. My feet "sakit" (pain)!<br /><br />LOL!Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-76112401931407754782014-03-15T10:51:03.183+08:002014-03-15T10:51:03.183+08:00CW,
Life is fair.
You got 10 baggers; I don'...CW,<br /><br />Life is fair.<br /><br />You got 10 baggers; I don't :(<br /><br />My passport got more exotic rubber stamps; you less :)<br /><br />You got lovely family with ah boy and girl; I on sale no body buy :(<br /><br />I single can still go havoc; you married worried about being caught :)<br /><br />Balance :)<br /><br />LOL!Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-33354625068818692262014-03-15T10:28:59.835+08:002014-03-15T10:28:59.835+08:00The first time that I went farther than JB was dur...The first time that I went farther than JB was during NS block leave at 20 yrs old. <br /><br />Mountain tortoise for 20 long years. <br /><br />:-(<br /><br />CreateWealth8888https://www.blogger.com/profile/04870750974362417154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-574784879194818212014-03-15T09:51:18.761+08:002014-03-15T09:51:18.761+08:00Hello SMOL
Does age matter? Maybe all we need is j...Hello SMOL<br />Does age matter? Maybe all we need is just innocent light curiosity & interest in life. Cynicism is probably the only thing that separates between being 16 and 36. Words of a late bloomer (not in travelling but other aspects). <br />Happy travelling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-64221425107338493922014-03-14T09:53:36.116+08:002014-03-14T09:53:36.116+08:00Stoical Keynes,
Good for you! You got your priori...Stoical Keynes,<br /><br />Good for you! You got your priorities right :)<br /><br />There will be some who will rebuke how silly of you to "waste" that few thousands... If saved and invested at 5% compounded for 30 years... look how much you have thrown away!!!??? <br /><br /><br />Some things, when done young and when money is tight, can be much sweeter.<br /><br />I remember the bitter sweet days when I had to work OT for several weeks in order to buy her a present and eat out at a better restaurant...<br /><br />Now it's hard to recapture that feeling.<br /><br />The irony of life. Things too easily achieved has less joy.Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-57353004239232022362014-03-14T09:35:57.403+08:002014-03-14T09:35:57.403+08:00Rainbow girl,
Strategically place overseas trade ...Rainbow girl,<br /><br />Strategically place overseas trade fairs and conventions info at your boss' desk ;)<br /><br />Of course this trick only works if your boss can't function without you -<br />you are the shadow powerpoint/speech writer, IT help desk, sounding board, girl friday, etc...<br /><br />I was the entourage until my boss got sick of travelling and sent me instead. Ah... Those man-whore days...<br /><br /><br />By the way, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia don't require a lot of money and just nice for weekend getaways ;)Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-82015618423902836732014-03-14T09:00:31.353+08:002014-03-14T09:00:31.353+08:00Abit of the YOLO philosophy at work here? =0
But ...Abit of the YOLO philosophy at work here? =0<br /><br />But then no regrets for spending thousands for a student exchange program 5 years ago! Sweet memories...My 15HWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05406638167557231093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-27444120033719038132014-03-14T01:50:17.214+08:002014-03-14T01:50:17.214+08:00I need a job that allows me on business trips hurh...I need a job that allows me on business trips hurhur..Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762360552800572152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-27701967933658886902014-03-14T01:48:22.590+08:002014-03-14T01:48:22.590+08:00In youth, most of the time is travelling to 'e...In youth, most of the time is travelling to 'escape'.<br />When young, not travelling is often due to lack of $$ but when old, it became got $$ but no energy. Irony of life.Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762360552800572152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-87780665715638407282014-03-13T23:05:29.497+08:002014-03-13T23:05:29.497+08:00sillyinvestor,
Moderation.
It's good to inst...sillyinvestor,<br /><br />Moderation.<br /><br />It's good to instill financial literacy in our young; but we should be mindful we don't produce tightwads, scrooges, and kiam siap guis...<br /><br />Man afraid of entering into "wrong" profession; woman afraid of marrying "wrong" man.<br /><br />Get these 2 right, "retirement" will take care of itself. <br /><br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-21057873630692573572014-03-13T22:48:39.069+08:002014-03-13T22:48:39.069+08:00B,
人生难得糊涂.
Water too pure is bad for our body ;)...B,<br /><br />人生难得糊涂.<br /><br />Water too pure is bad for our body ;)<br /><br />Have fun in Spain! <br /><br />Eh... Since you are married, smoke only; don't inhale ;)<br /><br />LOL!Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-6943552959054006762014-03-13T18:24:49.531+08:002014-03-13T18:24:49.531+08:00Hi SMOL
Ahh speaking of this, im going for a busi...Hi SMOL<br /><br />Ahh speaking of this, im going for a business exchange mission to spain in october later for my school module. Gonna be fun.<br /><br />If I were still single, I would have taken the japan and korea route also to stay there for a semester. Im not afraid of getting lost, just worried getting lost in youth and life.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041255778427742477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-60653221410027226222014-03-13T17:43:44.391+08:002014-03-13T17:43:44.391+08:00When young, we have energy and time, but not enoug...When young, we have energy and time, but not enough money.<br /><br />When working at our prime, we have money and energy but not enough time.<br /><br />When old, we have money and time, but not enough energy.<br /><br />Can't remember who said this, choose your best combiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-40046829365431909152014-03-13T14:57:41.742+08:002014-03-13T14:57:41.742+08:00CW,
Precisely!
I always encourage my junior coll...CW,<br /><br />Precisely!<br /><br />I always encourage my junior colleagues to extend their business trips - especially in Europe. <br /><br />The main cost of long haul air tickets were already paid for by "ah kong" (company for those weak in Hokkien). <br /><br />The side trips by train or plane are quite affordable. <br /><br />So your daughter got come back with French boyfriend?<br /><br />Ah! Paris is quite romantic. Not very clean at the parks though... Dog pooh everywhere.<br /><br />That's the city where I discovered speaking England is a minus. I switch to "bonjour" and "wee" followed by Mandarin to get better service.<br /><br />The French love free spending Mainland Chinese tourists ;) <br />Singapore Man of Leisurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774067113884418001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897513886211197509.post-48302448035644515252014-03-13T14:36:02.232+08:002014-03-13T14:36:02.232+08:00Probably why more students going for Exchange Prog...Probably why more students going for Exchange Program cum excuse for traveling. <br /><br />Already there why not extend for another 1-2 months to travel.<br /><br /><br /><br />CreateWealth8888https://www.blogger.com/profile/04870750974362417154noreply@blogger.com