Episode Archive
33 episodes of Sleepless in Singapore since the first episode, which aired on January 21st, 2024.
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Episode 33: US West Road Trip (pt. 3) – California, Mexico, Nevada
September 1st, 2024 | 41 mins 51 secs
airbnb, beverly hills, california, car rental, death valley, griffith observatory, hollywood, los angeles, mexican food, neptune's net, san diego, santa monica, tijuana, travel, venice beach
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the final leg of my road trip down the West Coast of the United States, detailing car troubles, delicious tacos in San Diego, a brief visit to Tijuana, sightseeing in LA, the scorching heat of Death Valley, and finally returning home to Singapore, followed by a reading from Tom Sawyer.
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Episode 32: US West Road Trip (pt. 2) – Oregon, California
August 25th, 2024 | 43 mins 18 secs
airbnb, alcatraz, apple park, breakfast, donuts, eureka, fedex, golden gate bridge, ice cream, nampa, napa valley, portland, proud mary cafe, redwood, san francisco, tijuana, voodoo donut
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the second half of my US road trip with Markus, detailing our journey from Nampa to the coast, down to Mexico, with highlights including picturesque drives through the Blue Mountains and Mount Hood, culinary adventures in Portland, exploring the Redwood National and State Parks, and memorable stops in San Francisco and Napa Valley.
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Episode 31: US West Road Trip (pt. 1) – Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho
August 18th, 2024 | 45 mins 3 secs
airbnb, arizona, bonneville, cameron, colorado, dam, hawaiian, hoover, las, luxor, moab, monument, mustang, navajo, nevada, page, portland, road, salt, twin, vegas
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount a West Coast road trip with my friend Markus, starting from a brief stay in Las Vegas, visiting landmarks like the Hoover Dam and Monument Valley, experiencing the vast landscapes of Utah and Arizona, and ending with our adventure in Salt Lake City and the Bonneville Salt Flats, before promising to continue the journey next week.
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Episode 30: South Africa
August 11th, 2024 | 58 mins 10 secs
airbnb, bokab, cape point, cape town, dining, garden route, hatim, kirstenbosch, penguins, safari, sightseeing, south africa, stellenbosch, table mountain, victoria waterfront
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount my adventurous trip to South Africa with my friend Hatim, highlighting our experiences with Cape Town nightlife, breathtaking coastal drives, visiting an ostrich farm, exploring Table Mountain, encountering wildlife, and enjoying local cuisine, before concluding with a reading of Tom Sawyer.
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Episode 29: US East Road Trip (pt. 3) – Up the East Coast
August 4th, 2024 | 32 mins 28 secs
amish, barbecue, brisket, cracker barrel, georgia, gettysburg, jacksonville, kitty hawk, litchfield, marcus, nascar, north carolina, outer banks, pennsylvania, savannah
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the third and potentially final part of a road trip with my friend Marcus along the US East Coast, featuring stops in Jacksonville for Brazilian barbecue, Savannah for a city tour, the Outer Banks for beach relaxation, and ending with memorable experiences in Kitty Hawk, including meeting a NASCAR driver, before heading back to King of Prussia and visiting Gettysburg and an Amish village.
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Episode 28: US East Road Trip (pt. 2) – Along the Mississippi
July 28th, 2024 | 46 mins 41 secs
airbnb, alabama, alligator, avocado, bass pro, bat, cleveland, elvis, kentucky, louisiana, memphis, mississippi, nashville, new orleans, pensacola, tennessee
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I continue recounting my road trip across the eastern United States with my friend Markus, detailing our visit to Mammoth Caves, an adventurous night in Nashville, exploring Memphis' musical history, a thrilling boat tour in New Orleans' swamps, and our journey along the Gulf Coast, culminating in a memorable meal in Pensacola.
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Episode 27: US East Road Trip (pt. 1) – Blue Ridge Mountains
July 21st, 2024 | 47 mins 25 secs
alabama, arkansas, bagels, cabin, drone, florida, georgia, kentucky, louisiana, maryland, mongolia, mustang, new orleans, pennsylvania, philadelphia, roanoke, singapore, tennessee, train, virginia
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the highlights of a 2022 road trip through the US with my friend Markus, starting from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and covering destinations like the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, Mount Vernon, and Gatlinburg, while sharing our experiences with American culture, local foods, and the unique charm of roadside motels, followed by a reading of Tom Sawyer.
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Episode 26: World Trip I (pt. 17) – Guam, Seoul & Kyoto
July 14th, 2024 | 28 mins 11 secs
arashimaya, busan, chuck e. cheese, frankfurt, guam, hanok, ihop, kfc, kyoto, laos, macbook, micronesia, osaka, palau, ross, seoul, singapore, south korea, stationery, tiway, toyama
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the final leg of my extensive journey that began in April 2017, including my contrasting experiences in Guam, revisiting Korea and Japan with local friends, and a brief but memorable return to Singapore before heading back home.
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Episode 25: World Trip I (pt. 16) – Brunei, Palau & Yap
July 7th, 2024 | 47 mins 56 secs
bali, barbershop, beard trim, brunei, diving, drone, el nido, guam, hostel, manila, market, micronesia, mosque, palau, photography, pizza, snorkeling, timor-leste, wet market
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount a memorable trip to Brunei, exploring its unique culture, local markets, and the stunning Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, followed by adventures in Palau and Yap, highlighting incredible landscapes, diving experiences, and the fascinating local customs, and ending with a reading from Tom Sawyer.
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Episode 24: World Trip I (pt. 15) – Singapore, Bali, Timor-Leste
June 30th, 2024 | 27 mins 9 secs
apeng, bali, bangkok, bintang, clark, dili, elephant, fortunata, gardens, hema, laksa, mandalay, nusa, otah-otah, prata, queenstown, shots, singapore, steamboat, supertrees, timor-leste
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount my second visit to Singapore, highlighting vibrant nightlife experiences, delicious local cuisine, and spontaneous trips to Bali, Nusa Penida, and Timor-Leste.
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Episode 23: World Trip I (pt. 14) – Laos, Thailand, Myanmar
June 23rd, 2024 | 48 mins 37 secs
bagan, cambodia, chiang mai, chiang rai, elephant, hostel, laos, luang prabang, mandalay, market, myanmar, onsen egg, pagoda, pai, sightseeing, spring roll, thailand
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I continue my Southeast Asia journey, recounting my adventures from a unique flight to Laos, exploring Luang Prabang's markets and waterfalls, meeting fellow backpackers, visiting Chiang Mai and Pai in Thailand, and concluding with my experiences in Myanmar, including temple visits, the U Bein Bridge, and the stunning pagodas of Bagan, followed by a reading of Tom Sawyer.
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Episode 22: World Trip I (pt. 13) – HCMC & Siem Reap
June 16th, 2024 | 47 mins 56 secs
angkor wat, cambodia, couchsurfing, cu chi, food tour, ho chi minh, hostel, laos, mekong, nutella, peanut butter, siem reap, spring rolls, tom sawyer, vietnam
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the second half of my Vietnam trip, detailing my adventures in Ho Chi Minh City, including near-miss traffic incidents, exploring the Cu Chi tunnels, and a memorable local food tour, followed by my experiences in Cambodia, visiting Angkor Wat, and meeting new friends, before concluding with a reading from Tom Sawyer.
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Episode 21: World Trip I (pt. 12) – Hanoi
June 9th, 2024 | 41 mins 36 secs
banh mi, beer, boutique, cambodia, chiang mai, food, germany, halong, hanoi, hanoi hilton, ho chi minh, hotel, laos, mausoleum, motorcycle, museum, nikki, rice, sapa, shangri-la, sightseeing, thailand, train, vietnam
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I share my experiences from my Southeast Asia trip, detailing my journey through Vietnam, including the challenges of budget travel, exploring Hanoi's vibrant food scene, a memorable night that influenced my career, adventures in Sapa's rice fields, and a mixed review of Halong Bay, concluding with a relaxing stay at a luxurious hotel by West Lake.
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Episode 20: World Trip I (pt. 11) – Georgetown, Koh Tao & Bangkok
June 2nd, 2024 | 37 mins 18 secs
bangkok, border, chatuchak, georgetown, hanoi, karaoke, khao san, koh tao, malaysia, murals, penang, scooter, seafood, sightseeing, thailand
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount my travels from Tioman Island to Penang and Bangkok, highlighting Georgetown's street food and colonial charm, an adventurous boat ride to Koh Tao, and a tumultuous stay on Khao San Road, before ending with a reading of Tom Sawyer.
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Episode 19: World Trip I (pt. 10) – Kuala Lumpur & Tioman
May 26th, 2024 | 46 mins 44 secs
airasia, berlin, chow kit, durian, germany, heidelberg, hiking, kuala lumpur, malaysia, manila, mersing, penang, singapore, tioman, travel
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount my solo travels in Southeast Asia, starting with a challenging AirAsia flight from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, exploring the vibrant markets and trying durian for the first time, and ending with an adventurous trip to Tioman Island, where I discovered beautiful waterfalls and enjoyed some unforgettable moments with friends.
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Episode 18: World Trip I (pt. 9) – Philippines
May 19th, 2024 | 46 mins
airbnb, breakfast, el nido, helicopter island, hong kong, jungle, kuala lumpur, makati, manila, market, motorbike, palawan, philippines, shangri-la, sightseeing, singapore, tour, travel
In this episode of 'Sleepless in Singapore,' I recount my solo adventure in the Philippines, from parting ways with Philip in Manila, navigating quirky Uber rides and surprising encounters in Makati, to exploring the remote beauty of El Nido, learning to ride a scooter, and reflecting on the bittersweet end of our world trip together.