We found 5 episodes of Sleepless in Singapore with the tag “laos”.
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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 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 11: South East Asia 2023 (pt. 2)
March 31st, 2024 | 54 mins 31 secs
adventure, backpacking, bangkok, cave, chiang mai, chiang rai, chumphon, cultural experience, ferry, floating market, high-speed train, huoixiai, jakarta, koh tao, laos, local cuisine, luang prabang, lunch, market, mekong river, night market, overnight train, pak beng, scooter, street food, temple, train, vang vieng, visa
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount some experiences and mishaps from a Southeast Asia trip with my friend Hatim, including an accidental upgrade to super VIP on a ferry, a culinary adventure with chicken feet, an insightful train journey to Bangkok, a scooter incident with the police in Chiang Mai, and a memorable two-day boat trip down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang, all intertwined with cultural insights, local interactions, and the challenges and delights of travel.