TRAVEL ISN'T ABOUT GOING FAR — IT'S ABOUT SEEING DIFFERENTLY
FOR YEARS, TRAVEL WAS SOLD AS DISTANCE. The farther you went, the more impressive it sounded. Remote islands. Hidden villages. "Once-in-a-lifetime" destinations measured by flight hours and passport stamps. But somewhere along the way, that definition started to feel hollow. MORE ▶
10 PLACES YOU MUST VISIT IN YOUR LIFETIME
THERE'S NO UNIVERSAL TRAVEL LIST. Taste, timing, privilege, and temperament all shape where we go and why. Still, some places transcend trend cycles and bucket-list fatigue. They endure because they shift perspective. These aren't just destinations—they're travel experiences that recalibrate how you see the world. MORE ▶
QUICK DAY TRIPS FROM SINGAPORE: BINTAN, PULAU UBIN & BATAM IN A DAY
SINGAPORE MAY BE TINY, BUT THAT'S PART OF ITS CHARM—you can leave the city in the morning and be somewhere completely different within hours. Over the years, I've discovered a few day trips that are easy to plan, don't require leave, and give a refreshing break from urban life. If you're feeling super lazy instead of adventurous, sometimes all you need is a quick scuttle to Sentosa for brunch or even a sunset drink—it'll feel like a mini-vacation without the ferry. For slightly longer quick escapes, my preferred destinations are Bintan, Pulau Ubin, and Batam, each offering a unique flavor of island life just a short ride from Singapore. MORE ▶