Displaying all 3 Episode of Sleepless in Singapore with the tag “culture”.
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Episode 17: Bhutan
May 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 9 mins
airbus, altitude, archery, betel, bhutan, bhutanese, culture, dumplings, hiking, momos, monastery, mountain, paro, pilot, thimphu, traditional
In this episode of 'Sleepless in Singapore', I recount my thrilling and culturally rich trip to Bhutan, from the breathtaking landing between the mountains at Paro Airport to exploring serene monasteries, engaging in local customs like chewing betel nut, and embarking on challenging hikes including an ascent to the iconic Tiger's Nest, all while savouring the unique local cuisine and experiencing profound moments of quiet beauty and deep spirituality.
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Episode 8: World Trip I (pt. 2) – Eastern Europe
March 10th, 2024 | 53 mins 24 secs
airbnb, bratislava, bucharest, budapest, chisinau, cuisine, culture, eastern europe, erasmus, europe, goulash, kiev, nightlife, notabene, smokehouse, soviet, szimpla, szimplakert, thermal bath, train, transnistria, travel, vienna
In this episode of 'Sleepless in Singapore', I recount our way from Bratislava through Budapest, experiencing a mix-up at a bar, enjoying the city's beauty and cuisine, dealing with a less-than-ideal thermal bath, embarking on an overnight train journey to Bucharest, navigating ticket challenges, before heading to Chisinau with a brief yet surreal experience at its train station.
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Episode 5: Kenya (pt. 1)
February 18th, 2024 | 49 mins 58 secs
african cuisine, culture, dubai, emirates, flydubai, giraffe, henna, indian cuisine, kenya, kenya airlines, le meridian, mombasa, nairobi, private island, safari, sightseeing, singapore airlines, traditional, travel, wedding
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I share my journey to Kenya for a friend's African Indian wedding, detailing the complexities of travel arrangements, a day-long layover in Dubai, and the vibrant wedding festivities, along with a teaser for the next episode on our safari adventure and a Dubai sightseeing tour.