We found 8 episodes of Sleepless in Singapore with the tag “sightseeing”.
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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 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 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 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.
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Episode 16: World Trip I (pt. 8) – Taiwan & Hong Kong
May 5th, 2024 | 41 mins 59 secs
alishan, beer, catholic, dumplings, food, friendships, hong kong, hostel, hot springs, karaoke, markets, mount fuji, nature, rainbow village, scooters, sightseeing, sun moon lake, taipei, taipei 101, travel
In this episode of 'Sleepless in Singapore', I recount my nostalgic and adventurous return to Taiwan after 32 years, from the vibrant streets of Taipei filled with scooters and neon-lit churches to a thrilling road trip with new friends, exploring bustling markets, quirky tourist spots like Rainbow Village, and relaxing in a remote hot spring, all while navigating cultural differences and reconnecting with memories from my childhood.
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Episode 9: World Trip I (pt. 3) – Kiev & Moscow
March 17th, 2024 | 49 mins 29 secs
airbnb, blue cup coffee shop, burger, caves, china, coffee, eggs benedict, germany, ginger lemonade, ketchup, kiev, kiev monastery, kremlin, liberation day, mexico, military parade, military train, monastery, moscow, moscow metro, old bar, pancakes, pervak, russia, saint sophia's cathedral, sightseeing, subway, trans-siberian, ukraine
In this episode of 'Sleepless in Singapore', I recount my adventures in Kiev, where we met Kolya, the elf-like Airbnb host, and explored the city from its rooftops to its unique restaurants and historical sites, before embarking on a memorable journey to Moscow, where we celebrated my birthday in an unexpected karaoke night and encountered tanks and military parades.
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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.