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Calculated Shard: 145 (from laksa051)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa145.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/destinations/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/destinations/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/","crawl_time":1776579559,"first_indexed_time":1591957718,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,theoccasionaltraveller!\/destinations\/ s443","src_root_hash":"1601466666299573745","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Destinations - The Occasional Traveller","meta_descriptions":["Where I have been: all the destinations that The Occasional Traveller has visited spanning 6 continents and 55 countries and counting."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"aka everywhere I’ve been to and written about on this blog.\nExploring a new country never gets old – even now I still get nervous when visiting a new destination.\nWhat will I find there? Who will I meet? What will they think of me?\nAny journey is always a brand new adventure.\nI love visiting unusual destinations or places not often talked about and expanding my world view and knowledge.\nBut revisiting old haunts has its own allure.\nHow has the place changed since I last visited? How have I evolved since then?\nAs my travel style and priorities shift, so have the way I explore and how I see places. I love seeing the star attractions that make a destination so popular, but also detouring off those tried-and-tested paths to see new faces of familiar places.\nMy travel style\nI usually travel solo though I occasionally travel with friends and family as well, but it’s just more convenient to do your own thing without having to organise schedules.\nTravel is the main thing I’m happy to spend on, but I’m more of a flashpacker, not a luxe traveller. I’ll pay for some comfort – I’ll pick a private room in a guesthouse over a budget hostel with 20 beds, and I probably won’t splash out for a fancy hotel chain either.\nI tend towards free and easy trips where I plan my accommodation and transport but leave my itinerary flexible, so you probably won’t see me on a fully guided tour package unless it’s a media trip or absolutely necessary.\nI mostly travel on my own dime but sometimes take sponsored media trips that introduce me to interesting places or show me new sides of familiar ones. Group trips are fine but I prefer self-guided\/indie trips if possible. Learn more about \nmedia trip coverage\n and \nget in touch\n.\n58\ncountries visited as of 2025\n“How many countries have you visited?”\nis a question I often get asked when people learn that I am an avid traveller and travel blogger. I probably have been to more countries than many people, but honestly it’s only ever reminded me how much of the world there is left to see, and how strangely similar and different we are across distance and cultures.\nMy Travels\nSingapore, my home\nMy home country Singapore is the place I was born, grew up in and have spent most of my life in to date. Being a Singaporean traveller is a privilege because of our strong passport, though there are plenty of people who still have no idea where in the world we are.\nI’ve taken to seeking out and recommending some of the less touristy things to do in Singapore.\nFavourite destinations\nIt’s pretty impossible to name a single favourite destination, but here are some of my favourite places around the world that I would recommend you to visit\nTaiwan\nTaiwan is one of my all-time favourite destinations to visit. There’s a lot of nostalgia because of my travels there during my\ngrad trip\nand the\nstart of my career break\n, and I dug deep into unusual activities for my\nScoot project\n, but really I love the natural wonders, friendly people and amazing food and culture  Taiwan has to offer.\nOf all the places in Taiwan, the more rural\neastern coastline\nis probably my favourite, in particular the offshore islands of\nLyudao\nand\nLanyu\n.\nFlores, Indonesia\nIndonesia is very popular with Singaporeans: most would have been to\nBatam\n,\nBintan\nand\nBali\nfor a cheap quick  getaway from Singapore complete with beaches, affordable massages and great food.\nIf you have the time, I highly recommend visiting Flores in East Nusa Tenggara instead. Home to\nKomodo Dragons\n,\nchanging-colour volcanic lakes\nand other amazing natural wonders, I really want to go back again on my own.\nBosnia & Herzegovina\nOne of my favourite spots in the European leg of my\nCareer Break\nin 2016. I had been focused on Croatia as one of my dream destinations for a long time, I was merely passing through Bosnia & Herzegovina on my way up towards the Baltic region but I fell in love with the natural scenery and how warm the people were, all despite a very rocky and tumultuous recent history.\nI spent about 10 days in\nMostar\n, Sarajevo as well as whitewater rafting in Konjic. I definitely want to return someday.\nColombia\nNot many Singaporeans have found their way to South America just because it’s so dang far from where we are and most don’t have the time needed to properly explore this region. I visited the region over 4 months in 2017, and while I saw many amazing things from Machu Picchu to the\nGalapagos Islands\n, Colombia was a\nsurprising discovery\nfor me.\nRich in culture and colour and not just the backdrop of drug wars in Narcos, Colombia surprises in a myriad of ways. I found the\nworld’s most beautiful church\n,\nclimbed a giant rock\nand hitchhiked back after visiting\nColombia’s tallest waterfall\n, just some of the adventures I had in my 3 weeks there.\nI’ve been to many places but only written about some of them. A lot of these memories are in my photos, journals and my own head!\nSoutheast Asia\nThe Southeast Asian region is popular with Singaporeans for its proximity for a quick getaway. Combined with affordability from Singapore’s strong currency exchange rate and accessibility through cheap flights, there are plenty of options for a weekend trip when you need one.\nEast Asia\nIt’s interesting as a person with Chinese heritage to see how that culture has influenced this entire region from its practices to its language. This region is great for those who don’t want to travel too far and love the cultural imports like drama serials, music and food.\nNorth Asia \/ Central Asia\nSo much of this region I have yet to see!\nSouth Asia\nThe Indian subcontinent awaits!\nMiddle East \/ Africa\nLots of the Middle East left to see, as well as most of the African continent.\nOceania\nI’d love to see the smaller Pacific islands some day.\nWestern Europe\nMost Singaporeans that go on European holidays tend to favour the western half that is more prominent in the media and well known in pop culture imports.\nEastern Europe\nI’m particularly fond of the eastern half of Europe because it’s where I spent a good part of my Career Break solo backpacking around.\nPoland\nSlovakia\nHungary\nSlovenia\nCroatia\nBosnia & Herzegovina\nSerbia\nGreece\nEstonia\nLatvia\nLithuania\nRomania\nBulgaria\nTurkey\nNorth America\nQuite honestly, I haven’t seen a lot of this region to date because I’ve been distracted by the rest of the world, but maybe I’ll pop over there some time as there’s so much to cover.\nLatin America\nCentral and South America are about the furthest you can get from Singapore and not very well visited as it takes a lot of time and money just to get there. I spent 4 months traipsing these parts, learning Spanish and hope to return again some day.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/#main)\n\nLooking for something?\n\n[![The Occasional Traveller](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TOTlogo-200x150-1.png)](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/)\n\n- [About Me](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/about-me\/)\n  - [Contact Me](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/contact-me\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/blog\/)\n  - [Occasional Travel](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/travelling-occasionally\/)\n  - [Solo Travel](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/solo-travel\/)\n  - [Street Art Guides](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/street-art-guides\/)\n- [Destinations](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/)\n  - [Singapore](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/singapore\/)\n  - [Taiwan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/taiwan\/)\n  - 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Who will I meet? What will they think of me?* **Any journey is always a brand new adventure.** I love visiting unusual destinations or places not often talked about and expanding my world view and knowledge.\n\nBut revisiting old haunts has its own allure. *How has the place changed since I last visited? How have I evolved since then?* As my travel style and priorities shift, so have the way I explore and how I see places. I love seeing the star attractions that make a destination so popular, but also detouring off those tried-and-tested paths to see new faces of familiar places.\n\nTable Of Contents\n\n1. [My travel style](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/#my-travel-style)\n2. [Singapore, my home](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/#singapore-my-home)\n3. [Favourite destinations](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/#favourite-destinations)\n4. [All Destinations](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/#all-destinations)\n\n## My travel style\nI usually travel solo though I occasionally travel with friends and family as well, but it’s just more convenient to do your own thing without having to organise schedules.\n\nTravel is the main thing I’m happy to spend on, but I’m more of a flashpacker, not a luxe traveller. I’ll pay for some comfort – I’ll pick a private room in a guesthouse over a budget hostel with 20 beds, and I probably won’t splash out for a fancy hotel chain either.\n\nI tend towards free and easy trips where I plan my accommodation and transport but leave my itinerary flexible, so you probably won’t see me on a fully guided tour package unless it’s a media trip or absolutely necessary.\n\nI mostly travel on my own dime but sometimes take sponsored media trips that introduce me to interesting places or show me new sides of familiar ones. Group trips are fine but I prefer self-guided\/indie trips if possible. Learn more about [media trip coverage](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/advertise) and [get in touch](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/contact-me\/).\n\n![Bagan Ballooning Flying Selfie](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bagan-Ballooning-Flying-Selfie-900x675.jpg)\n\n58\n\ncountries visited as of 2025\n\n**“How many countries have you visited?”** is a question I often get asked when people learn that I am an avid traveller and travel blogger. I probably have been to more countries than many people, but honestly it’s only ever reminded me how much of the world there is left to see, and how strangely similar and different we are across distance and cultures.\n\n![My Travels Placeholder](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/interactive-world-maps\/imgs\/placeholder.png)  \nMy Travels\n***\n![Singapore Flag by RaymondB Photos via Flickr](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Singapore-Flag-900x675.jpg)\n\n## Singapore, my home\nMy home country Singapore is the place I was born, grew up in and have spent most of my life in to date. Being a Singaporean traveller is a privilege because of our strong passport, though there are plenty of people who still have no idea where in the world we are.   \n  \nI’ve taken to seeking out and recommending some of the less touristy things to do in Singapore.\n\n[See all posts about Singapore](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/singapore\/)\n***\n## Favourite destinations\nIt’s pretty impossible to name a single favourite destination, but here are some of my favourite places around the world that I would recommend you to visit\n\n### Taiwan\nTaiwan is one of my all-time favourite destinations to visit. There’s a lot of nostalgia because of my travels there during my [grad trip](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/2007-taiwan\/) and the [start of my career break](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/2016-taiwan\/), and I dug deep into unusual activities for my [Scoot project](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/taiwanderingwithscoot\/), but really I love the natural wonders, friendly people and amazing food and culture Taiwan has to offer.  \n  \nOf all the places in Taiwan, the more rural [eastern coastline](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/taiwan-east\/) is probably my favourite, in particular the offshore islands of [Lyudao](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/green-island-lyudao-taiwan\/) and [Lanyu](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/lanyu-orchid-island-taiwan\/).\n\n[See all Taiwan posts](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/taiwan\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Taitung-Lyudao-Pekinese-Dog-Sleeping-Beauty-900x657.jpg)\n\n### Flores, Indonesia\nIndonesia is very popular with Singaporeans: most would have been to [Batam](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/batam-in-24-hours\/), [Bintan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/quick-getaway-bintan\/) and [Bali](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/bali\/) for a cheap quick getaway from Singapore complete with beaches, affordable massages and great food.  \n  \nIf you have the time, I highly recommend visiting Flores in East Nusa Tenggara instead. Home to [Komodo Dragons](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/komodo-dragons\/), [changing-colour volcanic lakes](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/maumere-flores\/) and other amazing natural wonders, I really want to go back again on my own.\n\n[See all Flores posts](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/flores\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Flores-Kelimutu-Lakes-Shoes-600x600.jpg)\n\n### Bosnia & Herzegovina\nOne of my favourite spots in the European leg of my [Career Break](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/career-break-travel-guide-2016-2017\/) in 2016. I had been focused on Croatia as one of my dream destinations for a long time, I was merely passing through Bosnia & Herzegovina on my way up towards the Baltic region but I fell in love with the natural scenery and how warm the people were, all despite a very rocky and tumultuous recent history.   \n  \nI spent about 10 days in [Mostar](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/moments-in-mostar\/), Sarajevo as well as whitewater rafting in Konjic. I definitely want to return someday.\n\n[See all Bosnia & Herzegovina posts](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mostar-Stari-Most-Tower-View-900x614.jpg)\n\n### Colombia\nNot many Singaporeans have found their way to South America just because it’s so dang far from where we are and most don’t have the time needed to properly explore this region. I visited the region over 4 months in 2017, and while I saw many amazing things from Machu Picchu to the [Galapagos Islands](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/galapagos-islands-budget-solo-traveller\/), Colombia was a [surprising discovery](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/singaporean-in-colombia\/) for me.   \n  \nRich in culture and colour and not just the backdrop of drug wars in Narcos, Colombia surprises in a myriad of ways. I found the [world’s most beautiful church](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/las-lajas-sanctuary-colombia\/), [climbed a giant rock](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/medellin-colombia-solo\/) and hitchhiked back after visiting [Colombia’s tallest waterfall](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/la-chorrera-waterfall-colombia\/), just some of the adventures I had in my 3 weeks there.\n\n[See all Colombia posts](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/colombia\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Colombia-La-Chorrera-El-Chiflon-Me-900x675.jpg)\n\n## All Destinations\nI’ve been to many places but only written about some of them. A lot of these memories are in my photos, journals and my own head\\!\n\n### Southeast Asia\nThe Southeast Asian region is popular with Singaporeans for its proximity for a quick getaway. Combined with affordability from Singapore’s strong currency exchange rate and accessibility through cheap flights, there are plenty of options for a weekend trip when you need one.\n\n- [Malaysia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/malaysia\/)\n- [Indonesia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/indonesia\/)\n- [Thailand](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/thailand\/)\n- [Myanmar](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/myanmar\/)\n- [Laos](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/laos\/)\n- [Cambodia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/cambodia\/)\n- [Vietnam](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/vietnam\/)\n- [Philippines](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/philippines\/)\n\n### East Asia\nIt’s interesting as a person with Chinese heritage to see how that culture has influenced this entire region from its practices to its language. This region is great for those who don’t want to travel too far and love the cultural imports like drama serials, music and food.\n\n- [China](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/china\/)\n- [Hong Kong](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/hong-kong\/)\n- [Macao](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/macau\/)\n- [Japan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/japan\/)\n- [South Korea](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/korea\/)\n- [Taiwan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/taiwan\/)\n\n### North Asia \/ Central Asia\nSo much of this region I have yet to see\\!\n\n- [Russia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/russia\/)\n- [Turkmenistan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/turkmenistan\/)\n- [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/uzbekistan\/)\n- Tajikistan\n\n### South Asia\nThe Indian subcontinent awaits\\!\n\n- [Maldives](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/maldives\/)\n\n### Middle East \/ Africa\nLots of the Middle East left to see, as well as most of the African continent.\n\n- [Kenya](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/kenya\/)\n- South Africa\n- [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/united-arab-emirates\/)\n\n### Oceania\nI’d love to see the smaller Pacific islands some day.\n\n- [Australia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/australia\/)\n- [New Zealand](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/new-zealand\/)\n\n### Western Europe\nMost Singaporeans that go on European holidays tend to favour the western half that is more prominent in the media and well known in pop culture imports.\n\n- [England](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/england\/)\n- [Scotland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/scotland\/)\n- [Ireland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/ireland\/)\n- [Spain](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/spain\/)\n- [Portugal](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/portugal\/)\n- [France](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/france\/)\n- Monaco\n- [Switzerland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/switzerland\/)\n- [Italy](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/italy\/)\n- Vatican City\n- Netherlands\n- [Germany](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/germany\/)\n- [Austria](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/austria\/)\n- [Czech Republic](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/czech-republic\/)\n\n### Eastern Europe\nI’m particularly fond of the eastern half of Europe because it’s where I spent a good part of my Career Break solo backpacking around.\n\n- [Poland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/poland\/)\n- Slovakia\n- Hungary\n- Slovenia\n- Croatia\n- [Bosnia & Herzegovina](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/)\n- Serbia\n- Greece\n- Estonia\n- Latvia\n- Lithuania\n- [Romania](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/romania\/)\n- Bulgaria\n- [Turkey](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/turkey\/)\n\n### North America\nQuite honestly, I haven’t seen a lot of this region to date because I’ve been distracted by the rest of the world, but maybe I’ll pop over there some time as there’s so much to cover.\n\n- [United States](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/united-states\/)\n- [Canada](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/canada\/)\n\n### Latin America\nCentral and South America are about the furthest you can get from Singapore and not very well visited as it takes a lot of time and money just to get there. I spent 4 months traipsing these parts, learning Spanish and hope to return again some day.\n\n- [Panama](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/panama\/)\n- [Colombia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/colombia\/)\n- [Ecuador](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/ecuador\/)\n- [Peru](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/peru\/)\n- [Bolivia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/bolivia\/)\n- Chile\n\n![Lisbon 2014](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/polaroid-lisbon-jac-beer.png)\n\nJaclynn Seah is The Occasional Traveller, a Singaporean indie traveller, travel writer and tourist guide who knows what it's like to juggle work and wonderlust. With a full-time job and limited annual leave, she hopes to inspire other busy folk like herself to travel more. [\\[Click here to learn more\\]](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/about-me\/)\n\n#### Latest posts\n- [Where to stay in Singapore: A local’s guide to the best areas](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/where-to-stay-in-singapore\/)\n- [Vienna cultural experiences to enjoy beyond the museums](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/vienna-cultural-experiences\/)\n- [2025 Round Up – Exploring new regions](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/2025-round-up\/)\n- [My first taste of Uzbekistan: 3 days in Bukhara for madrasahs, minarets and more](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/bukhara-uzbekistan\/)\n- [Singapore City Gallery: Explore Singapore’s growth through its infrastructure development](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/singapore-city-gallery\/)\n\n[![The Occasional Traveller is sponsored by Exabytes](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/400x150-exabytes-logo.png)](https:\/\/goo.gl\/qQJMKN)\n\nThis website is sponsored by [Exabytes.](https:\/\/goo.gl\/qQJMKN)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/)\n- [About Me](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/about-me\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/blog\/)\n- [Countries Visited](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/destinations\/)\n- [Work with me](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/advertise\/)\n- [Portfolio](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/portfolio\/)\n- [Privacy Policy and Advertising Disclaimers](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/privacy-advertising\/)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/facebook.com\/theoccasionaltraveller)\n\n[Instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/theoccasionaltraveller)\n\n[Email](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#aedac6cbc1cdcdcfddc7c1c0cfc2dadccfd8cbc2c2cbdceec9c3cfc7c280cdc1c3)\n\n© 2026 The Occasional Traveller\n\n- [About Me](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/about-me\/)\n  \n  Toggle child menu\n  - 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[Myanmar](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/myanmar\/)\n    - [Philippines](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/philippines\/)\n    - [Thailand](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/thailand\/)\n    - [Vietnam](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/vietnam\/)\n  - [East Asia]()\n    \n    Toggle child menu\n    - [China](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/china\/)\n    - [Hong Kong](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/hong-kong\/)\n    - [Japan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/japan\/)\n    - [Korea](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/korea\/)\n    - [Macau](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/macau\/)\n  - [Asia Pacfic, Africa, Middle East]()\n    \n    Toggle child menu\n    - [Australia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/australia\/)\n    - [New Zealand](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/new-zealand\/)\n    - [Maldives](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/maldives\/)\n    - [United Arab Emirates](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/united-arab-emirates\/)\n    - [Turkmenistan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/turkmenistan\/)\n    - [Uzbekistan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/uzbekistan\/)\n    - [Kenya](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/kenya\/)\n    - [Russia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/russia\/)\n  - [Europe]()\n    \n    Toggle child menu\n    - [Austria](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/austria\/)\n    - [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/)\n    - [Czech Republic](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/czech-republic\/)\n    - [England](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/england\/)\n    - [France](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/france\/)\n    - [Germany](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/germany\/)\n    - [Ireland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/ireland\/)\n    - [Poland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/poland\/)\n    - [Portugal](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/portugal\/)\n    - [Romania](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/romania\/)\n    - [Scotland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/scotland\/)\n    - [Spain](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/spain\/)\n    - [Switzerland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/switzerland\/)\n    - [Turkey](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/turkey\/)\n  - [Americas]()\n    \n    Toggle child menu\n    - [Canada](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/canada\/)\n    - [United States](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/united-states\/)\n    - [Bolivia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/bolivia\/)\n    - [Colombia](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/colombia\/)\n    - [Ecuador](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/ecuador\/)\n    - [Panama](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/panama\/)\n    - [Peru](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/peru\/)\n- [Portfolio](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/portfolio\/)\n  \n  Toggle child menu\n  - [Work with me](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/advertise\/)\n  - [Press & Accolades](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/press\/)\n- [Hire a Singapore Tourist Guide](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/singapore-tourist-guide\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"aka everywhere I’ve been to and written about on this blog.\n\n![Singapore Journey Plane Window](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Singapore-Journey-Plane-Window.jpg)\n\nExploring a new country never gets old – even now I still get nervous when visiting a new destination. *What will I find there? Who will I meet? What will they think of me?* **Any journey is always a brand new adventure.** I love visiting unusual destinations or places not often talked about and expanding my world view and knowledge.\n\nBut revisiting old haunts has its own allure. *How has the place changed since I last visited? How have I evolved since then?* As my travel style and priorities shift, so have the way I explore and how I see places. I love seeing the star attractions that make a destination so popular, but also detouring off those tried-and-tested paths to see new faces of familiar places.\n\n## My travel style\nI usually travel solo though I occasionally travel with friends and family as well, but it’s just more convenient to do your own thing without having to organise schedules.\n\nTravel is the main thing I’m happy to spend on, but I’m more of a flashpacker, not a luxe traveller. I’ll pay for some comfort – I’ll pick a private room in a guesthouse over a budget hostel with 20 beds, and I probably won’t splash out for a fancy hotel chain either.\n\nI tend towards free and easy trips where I plan my accommodation and transport but leave my itinerary flexible, so you probably won’t see me on a fully guided tour package unless it’s a media trip or absolutely necessary.\n\nI mostly travel on my own dime but sometimes take sponsored media trips that introduce me to interesting places or show me new sides of familiar ones. Group trips are fine but I prefer self-guided\/indie trips if possible. Learn more about [media trip coverage](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/advertise) and [get in touch](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/contact-me\/).\n\n![Bagan Ballooning Flying Selfie](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bagan-Ballooning-Flying-Selfie-900x675.jpg)\n\n58\n\ncountries visited as of 2025\n\n**“How many countries have you visited?”** is a question I often get asked when people learn that I am an avid traveller and travel blogger. I probably have been to more countries than many people, but honestly it’s only ever reminded me how much of the world there is left to see, and how strangely similar and different we are across distance and cultures.\n\n![My Travels Placeholder](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/interactive-world-maps\/imgs\/placeholder.png)  \nMy Travels\n***\n![Singapore Flag by RaymondB Photos via Flickr](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Singapore-Flag-900x675.jpg)\n\n## Singapore, my home\nMy home country Singapore is the place I was born, grew up in and have spent most of my life in to date. Being a Singaporean traveller is a privilege because of our strong passport, though there are plenty of people who still have no idea where in the world we are.\n\nI’ve taken to seeking out and recommending some of the less touristy things to do in Singapore.\n***\n## Favourite destinations\nIt’s pretty impossible to name a single favourite destination, but here are some of my favourite places around the world that I would recommend you to visit\n\n### Taiwan\nTaiwan is one of my all-time favourite destinations to visit. There’s a lot of nostalgia because of my travels there during my [grad trip](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/2007-taiwan\/) and the [start of my career break](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/2016-taiwan\/), and I dug deep into unusual activities for my [Scoot project](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/taiwanderingwithscoot\/), but really I love the natural wonders, friendly people and amazing food and culture Taiwan has to offer.\n\nOf all the places in Taiwan, the more rural [eastern coastline](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/taiwan-east\/) is probably my favourite, in particular the offshore islands of [Lyudao](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/green-island-lyudao-taiwan\/) and [Lanyu](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/lanyu-orchid-island-taiwan\/).\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Taitung-Lyudao-Pekinese-Dog-Sleeping-Beauty-900x657.jpg)\n\n### Flores, Indonesia\nIndonesia is very popular with Singaporeans: most would have been to [Batam](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/batam-in-24-hours\/), [Bintan](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/quick-getaway-bintan\/) and [Bali](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/tag\/bali\/) for a cheap quick getaway from Singapore complete with beaches, affordable massages and great food.\n\nIf you have the time, I highly recommend visiting Flores in East Nusa Tenggara instead. Home to [Komodo Dragons](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/komodo-dragons\/), [changing-colour volcanic lakes](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/maumere-flores\/) and other amazing natural wonders, I really want to go back again on my own.\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Flores-Kelimutu-Lakes-Shoes-600x600.jpg)\n\n### Bosnia & Herzegovina\nOne of my favourite spots in the European leg of my [Career Break](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/career-break-travel-guide-2016-2017\/) in 2016. I had been focused on Croatia as one of my dream destinations for a long time, I was merely passing through Bosnia & Herzegovina on my way up towards the Baltic region but I fell in love with the natural scenery and how warm the people were, all despite a very rocky and tumultuous recent history.\n\nI spent about 10 days in [Mostar](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/moments-in-mostar\/), Sarajevo as well as whitewater rafting in Konjic. I definitely want to return someday.\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Mostar-Stari-Most-Tower-View-900x614.jpg)\n\n### Colombia\nNot many Singaporeans have found their way to South America just because it’s so dang far from where we are and most don’t have the time needed to properly explore this region. I visited the region over 4 months in 2017, and while I saw many amazing things from Machu Picchu to the [Galapagos Islands](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/galapagos-islands-budget-solo-traveller\/), Colombia was a [surprising discovery](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/singaporean-in-colombia\/) for me.\n\nRich in culture and colour and not just the backdrop of drug wars in Narcos, Colombia surprises in a myriad of ways. I found the [world’s most beautiful church](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/las-lajas-sanctuary-colombia\/), [climbed a giant rock](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/medellin-colombia-solo\/) and hitchhiked back after visiting [Colombia’s tallest waterfall](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/la-chorrera-waterfall-colombia\/), just some of the adventures I had in my 3 weeks there.\n\n![](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Colombia-La-Chorrera-El-Chiflon-Me-900x675.jpg)\n\nI’ve been to many places but only written about some of them. A lot of these memories are in my photos, journals and my own head\\!\n\n### Southeast Asia\nThe Southeast Asian region is popular with Singaporeans for its proximity for a quick getaway. Combined with affordability from Singapore’s strong currency exchange rate and accessibility through cheap flights, there are plenty of options for a weekend trip when you need one.\n\n### East Asia\nIt’s interesting as a person with Chinese heritage to see how that culture has influenced this entire region from its practices to its language. This region is great for those who don’t want to travel too far and love the cultural imports like drama serials, music and food.\n\n### North Asia \/ Central Asia\nSo much of this region I have yet to see\\!\n\n### South Asia\nThe Indian subcontinent awaits\\!\n\n### Middle East \/ Africa\nLots of the Middle East left to see, as well as most of the African continent.\n\n### Oceania\nI’d love to see the smaller Pacific islands some day.\n\n### Western Europe\nMost Singaporeans that go on European holidays tend to favour the western half that is more prominent in the media and well known in pop culture imports.\n\n### Eastern Europe\nI’m particularly fond of the eastern half of Europe because it’s where I spent a good part of my Career Break solo backpacking around.\n\n- [Poland](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/poland\/)\n- Slovakia\n- Hungary\n- Slovenia\n- Croatia\n- [Bosnia & Herzegovina](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/)\n- Serbia\n- Greece\n- Estonia\n- Latvia\n- Lithuania\n- [Romania](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/romania\/)\n- Bulgaria\n- [Turkey](https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/countries\/turkey\/)\n\n### North America\nQuite honestly, I haven’t seen a lot of this region to date because I’ve been distracted by the rest of the world, but maybe I’ll pop over there some time as there’s so much to cover.\n\n### Latin America\nCentral and South America are about the furthest you can get from Singapore and not very well visited as it takes a lot of time and money just to get there. 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Boilerpipe Text	aka everywhere I’ve been to and written about on this blog. Exploring a new country never gets old – even now I still get nervous when visiting a new destination. What will I find there? Who will I meet? What will they think of me? Any journey is always a brand new adventure. I love visiting unusual destinations or places not often talked about and expanding my world view and knowledge. But revisiting old haunts has its own allure. How has the place changed since I last visited? How have I evolved since then? As my travel style and priorities shift, so have the way I explore and how I see places. I love seeing the star attractions that make a destination so popular, but also detouring off those tried-and-tested paths to see new faces of familiar places. My travel style I usually travel solo though I occasionally travel with friends and family as well, but it’s just more convenient to do your own thing without having to organise schedules. Travel is the main thing I’m happy to spend on, but I’m more of a flashpacker, not a luxe traveller. I’ll pay for some comfort – I’ll pick a private room in a guesthouse over a budget hostel with 20 beds, and I probably won’t splash out for a fancy hotel chain either. I tend towards free and easy trips where I plan my accommodation and transport but leave my itinerary flexible, so you probably won’t see me on a fully guided tour package unless it’s a media trip or absolutely necessary. I mostly travel on my own dime but sometimes take sponsored media trips that introduce me to interesting places or show me new sides of familiar ones. Group trips are fine but I prefer self-guided/indie trips if possible. Learn more about media trip coverage and get in touch . 58 countries visited as of 2025 “How many countries have you visited?” is a question I often get asked when people learn that I am an avid traveller and travel blogger. I probably have been to more countries than many people, but honestly it’s only ever reminded me how much of the world there is left to see, and how strangely similar and different we are across distance and cultures. My Travels Singapore, my home My home country Singapore is the place I was born, grew up in and have spent most of my life in to date. Being a Singaporean traveller is a privilege because of our strong passport, though there are plenty of people who still have no idea where in the world we are. I’ve taken to seeking out and recommending some of the less touristy things to do in Singapore. Favourite destinations It’s pretty impossible to name a single favourite destination, but here are some of my favourite places around the world that I would recommend you to visit Taiwan Taiwan is one of my all-time favourite destinations to visit. There’s a lot of nostalgia because of my travels there during my grad trip and the start of my career break , and I dug deep into unusual activities for my Scoot project , but really I love the natural wonders, friendly people and amazing food and culture Taiwan has to offer. Of all the places in Taiwan, the more rural eastern coastline is probably my favourite, in particular the offshore islands of Lyudao and Lanyu . Flores, Indonesia Indonesia is very popular with Singaporeans: most would have been to Batam , Bintan and Bali for a cheap quick getaway from Singapore complete with beaches, affordable massages and great food. If you have the time, I highly recommend visiting Flores in East Nusa Tenggara instead. Home to Komodo Dragons , changing-colour volcanic lakes and other amazing natural wonders, I really want to go back again on my own. Bosnia & Herzegovina One of my favourite spots in the European leg of my Career Break in 2016. I had been focused on Croatia as one of my dream destinations for a long time, I was merely passing through Bosnia & Herzegovina on my way up towards the Baltic region but I fell in love with the natural scenery and how warm the people were, all despite a very rocky and tumultuous recent history. I spent about 10 days in Mostar , Sarajevo as well as whitewater rafting in Konjic. I definitely want to return someday. Colombia Not many Singaporeans have found their way to South America just because it’s so dang far from where we are and most don’t have the time needed to properly explore this region. I visited the region over 4 months in 2017, and while I saw many amazing things from Machu Picchu to the Galapagos Islands , Colombia was a surprising discovery for me. Rich in culture and colour and not just the backdrop of drug wars in Narcos, Colombia surprises in a myriad of ways. I found the world’s most beautiful church , climbed a giant rock and hitchhiked back after visiting Colombia’s tallest waterfall , just some of the adventures I had in my 3 weeks there. I’ve been to many places but only written about some of them. A lot of these memories are in my photos, journals and my own head! Southeast Asia The Southeast Asian region is popular with Singaporeans for its proximity for a quick getaway. Combined with affordability from Singapore’s strong currency exchange rate and accessibility through cheap flights, there are plenty of options for a weekend trip when you need one. East Asia It’s interesting as a person with Chinese heritage to see how that culture has influenced this entire region from its practices to its language. This region is great for those who don’t want to travel too far and love the cultural imports like drama serials, music and food. North Asia / Central Asia So much of this region I have yet to see! South Asia The Indian subcontinent awaits! Middle East / Africa Lots of the Middle East left to see, as well as most of the African continent. Oceania I’d love to see the smaller Pacific islands some day. Western Europe Most Singaporeans that go on European holidays tend to favour the western half that is more prominent in the media and well known in pop culture imports. Eastern Europe I’m particularly fond of the eastern half of Europe because it’s where I spent a good part of my Career Break solo backpacking around. Poland Slovakia Hungary Slovenia Croatia Bosnia & Herzegovina Serbia Greece Estonia Latvia Lithuania Romania Bulgaria Turkey North America Quite honestly, I haven’t seen a lot of this region to date because I’ve been distracted by the rest of the world, but maybe I’ll pop over there some time as there’s so much to cover. Latin America Central and South America are about the furthest you can get from Singapore and not very well visited as it takes a lot of time and money just to get there. I spent 4 months traipsing these parts, learning Spanish and hope to return again some day.
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I love seeing the star attractions that make a destination so popular, but also detouring off those tried-and-tested paths to see new faces of familiar places. Table Of Contents 1. [My travel style](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/destinations/#my-travel-style) 2. [Singapore, my home](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/destinations/#singapore-my-home) 3. [Favourite destinations](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/destinations/#favourite-destinations) 4. [All Destinations](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/destinations/#all-destinations) ## My travel style I usually travel solo though I occasionally travel with friends and family as well, but it’s just more convenient to do your own thing without having to organise schedules. Travel is the main thing I’m happy to spend on, but I’m more of a flashpacker, not a luxe traveller. I’ll pay for some comfort – I’ll pick a private room in a guesthouse over a budget hostel with 20 beds, and I probably won’t splash out for a fancy hotel chain either. I tend towards free and easy trips where I plan my accommodation and transport but leave my itinerary flexible, so you probably won’t see me on a fully guided tour package unless it’s a media trip or absolutely necessary. I mostly travel on my own dime but sometimes take sponsored media trips that introduce me to interesting places or show me new sides of familiar ones. Group trips are fine but I prefer self-guided/indie trips if possible. Learn more about [media trip coverage](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/advertise) and [get in touch](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/contact-me/). ![Bagan Ballooning Flying Selfie](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Bagan-Ballooning-Flying-Selfie-900x675.jpg) 58 countries visited as of 2025 “How many countries have you visited?” is a question I often get asked when people learn that I am an avid traveller and travel blogger. I probably have been to more countries than many people, but honestly it’s only ever reminded me how much of the world there is left to see, and how strangely similar and different we are across distance and cultures. ![My Travels Placeholder](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/plugins/interactive-world-maps/imgs/placeholder.png) My Travels * ![Singapore Flag by RaymondB Photos via Flickr](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Singapore-Flag-900x675.jpg) ## Singapore, my home My home country Singapore is the place I was born, grew up in and have spent most of my life in to date. Being a Singaporean traveller is a privilege because of our strong passport, though there are plenty of people who still have no idea where in the world we are. I’ve taken to seeking out and recommending some of the less touristy things to do in Singapore. [See all posts about Singapore](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/singapore/) * ## Favourite destinations It’s pretty impossible to name a single favourite destination, but here are some of my favourite places around the world that I would recommend you to visit ### Taiwan Taiwan is one of my all-time favourite destinations to visit. There’s a lot of nostalgia because of my travels there during my [grad trip](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/2007-taiwan/) and the [start of my career break](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/2016-taiwan/), and I dug deep into unusual activities for my [Scoot project](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/taiwanderingwithscoot/), but really I love the natural wonders, friendly people and amazing food and culture Taiwan has to offer. Of all the places in Taiwan, the more rural [eastern coastline](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/taiwan-east/) is probably my favourite, in particular the offshore islands of [Lyudao](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/green-island-lyudao-taiwan/) and [Lanyu](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/lanyu-orchid-island-taiwan/). [See all Taiwan posts](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/taiwan/) ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Taitung-Lyudao-Pekinese-Dog-Sleeping-Beauty-900x657.jpg) ### Flores, Indonesia Indonesia is very popular with Singaporeans: most would have been to [Batam](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/batam-in-24-hours/), [Bintan](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/quick-getaway-bintan/) and [Bali](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/bali/) for a cheap quick getaway from Singapore complete with beaches, affordable massages and great food. If you have the time, I highly recommend visiting Flores in East Nusa Tenggara instead. Home to [Komodo Dragons](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/komodo-dragons/), [changing-colour volcanic lakes](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/maumere-flores/) and other amazing natural wonders, I really want to go back again on my own. [See all Flores posts](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/flores/) ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Flores-Kelimutu-Lakes-Shoes-600x600.jpg) ### Bosnia & Herzegovina One of my favourite spots in the European leg of my [Career Break](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/career-break-travel-guide-2016-2017/) in 2016. I had been focused on Croatia as one of my dream destinations for a long time, I was merely passing through Bosnia & Herzegovina on my way up towards the Baltic region but I fell in love with the natural scenery and how warm the people were, all despite a very rocky and tumultuous recent history. I spent about 10 days in [Mostar](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/moments-in-mostar/), Sarajevo as well as whitewater rafting in Konjic. I definitely want to return someday. [See all Bosnia & Herzegovina posts](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Mostar-Stari-Most-Tower-View-900x614.jpg) ### Colombia Not many Singaporeans have found their way to South America just because it’s so dang far from where we are and most don’t have the time needed to properly explore this region. I visited the region over 4 months in 2017, and while I saw many amazing things from Machu Picchu to the [Galapagos Islands](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/galapagos-islands-budget-solo-traveller/), Colombia was a [surprising discovery](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/singaporean-in-colombia/) for me. Rich in culture and colour and not just the backdrop of drug wars in Narcos, Colombia surprises in a myriad of ways. I found the [world’s most beautiful church](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/las-lajas-sanctuary-colombia/), [climbed a giant rock](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/medellin-colombia-solo/) and hitchhiked back after visiting [Colombia’s tallest waterfall](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/la-chorrera-waterfall-colombia/), just some of the adventures I had in my 3 weeks there. [See all Colombia posts](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/colombia/) ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Colombia-La-Chorrera-El-Chiflon-Me-900x675.jpg) ## All Destinations I’ve been to many places but only written about some of them. A lot of these memories are in my photos, journals and my own head\! ### Southeast Asia The Southeast Asian region is popular with Singaporeans for its proximity for a quick getaway. Combined with affordability from Singapore’s strong currency exchange rate and accessibility through cheap flights, there are plenty of options for a weekend trip when you need one. - [Malaysia](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/malaysia/) - [Indonesia](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/indonesia/) - [Thailand](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/thailand/) - [Myanmar](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/myanmar/) - [Laos](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/laos/) - [Cambodia](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/cambodia/) - [Vietnam](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/vietnam/) - [Philippines](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/philippines/) ### East Asia It’s interesting as a person with Chinese heritage to see how that culture has influenced this entire region from its practices to its language. This region is great for those who don’t want to travel too far and love the cultural imports like drama serials, music and food. - [China](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/china/) - [Hong Kong](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/hong-kong/) - [Macao](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/macau/) - [Japan](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/japan/) - [South Korea](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/korea/) - [Taiwan](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/taiwan/) ### North Asia / Central Asia So much of this region I have yet to see\! - [Russia](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/russia/) - [Turkmenistan](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/turkmenistan/) - [Uzbekistan](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/uzbekistan/) - Tajikistan ### South Asia The Indian subcontinent awaits\! - [Maldives](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/maldives/) ### Middle East / Africa Lots of the Middle East left to see, as well as most of the African continent. - [Kenya](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/kenya/) - South Africa - [United Arab Emirates](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/united-arab-emirates/) ### Oceania I’d love to see the smaller Pacific islands some day. - [Australia](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/australia/) - [New Zealand](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/new-zealand/) ### Western Europe Most Singaporeans that go on European holidays tend to favour the western half that is more prominent in the media and well known in pop culture imports. - [England](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/england/) - [Scotland](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/scotland/) - [Ireland](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/ireland/) - [Spain](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/spain/) - [Portugal](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/portugal/) - [France](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/france/) - Monaco - [Switzerland](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/switzerland/) - [Italy](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/italy/) - Vatican City - Netherlands - [Germany](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/germany/) - [Austria](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/austria/) - [Czech Republic](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/czech-republic/) ### Eastern Europe I’m particularly fond of the eastern half of Europe because it’s where I spent a good part of my Career Break solo backpacking around. - [Poland](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/poland/) - Slovakia - Hungary - Slovenia - Croatia - [Bosnia & Herzegovina](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - Serbia - Greece - Estonia - Latvia - Lithuania - [Romania](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/romania/) - Bulgaria - [Turkey](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/turkey/) ### North America Quite honestly, I haven’t seen a lot of this region to date because I’ve been distracted by the rest of the world, but maybe I’ll pop over there some time as there’s so much to cover. - [United States](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/united-states/) - [Canada](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/canada/) ### Latin America Central and South America are about the furthest you can get from Singapore and not very well visited as it takes a lot of time and money just to get there. I spent 4 months traipsing these parts, learning Spanish and hope to return again some day. - [Panama](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/panama/) - [Colombia](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/colombia/) - [Ecuador](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/ecuador/) - [Peru](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/peru/) - [Bolivia](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/bolivia/) - Chile ![Lisbon 2014](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/polaroid-lisbon-jac-beer.png) Jaclynn Seah is The Occasional Traveller, a Singaporean indie traveller, travel writer and tourist guide who knows what it's like to juggle work and wonderlust. With a full-time job and limited annual leave, she hopes to inspire other busy folk like herself to travel more. 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Readable Markdown	aka everywhere I’ve been to and written about on this blog. ![Singapore Journey Plane Window](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Singapore-Journey-Plane-Window.jpg) Exploring a new country never gets old – even now I still get nervous when visiting a new destination. What will I find there? Who will I meet? What will they think of me? Any journey is always a brand new adventure. I love visiting unusual destinations or places not often talked about and expanding my world view and knowledge. But revisiting old haunts has its own allure. How has the place changed since I last visited? How have I evolved since then? As my travel style and priorities shift, so have the way I explore and how I see places. I love seeing the star attractions that make a destination so popular, but also detouring off those tried-and-tested paths to see new faces of familiar places. ## My travel style I usually travel solo though I occasionally travel with friends and family as well, but it’s just more convenient to do your own thing without having to organise schedules. Travel is the main thing I’m happy to spend on, but I’m more of a flashpacker, not a luxe traveller. I’ll pay for some comfort – I’ll pick a private room in a guesthouse over a budget hostel with 20 beds, and I probably won’t splash out for a fancy hotel chain either. I tend towards free and easy trips where I plan my accommodation and transport but leave my itinerary flexible, so you probably won’t see me on a fully guided tour package unless it’s a media trip or absolutely necessary. I mostly travel on my own dime but sometimes take sponsored media trips that introduce me to interesting places or show me new sides of familiar ones. Group trips are fine but I prefer self-guided/indie trips if possible. Learn more about [media trip coverage](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/advertise) and [get in touch](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/contact-me/). ![Bagan Ballooning Flying Selfie](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Bagan-Ballooning-Flying-Selfie-900x675.jpg) 58 countries visited as of 2025 “How many countries have you visited?” is a question I often get asked when people learn that I am an avid traveller and travel blogger. I probably have been to more countries than many people, but honestly it’s only ever reminded me how much of the world there is left to see, and how strangely similar and different we are across distance and cultures. ![My Travels Placeholder](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/plugins/interactive-world-maps/imgs/placeholder.png) My Travels * ![Singapore Flag by RaymondB Photos via Flickr](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Singapore-Flag-900x675.jpg) ## Singapore, my home My home country Singapore is the place I was born, grew up in and have spent most of my life in to date. Being a Singaporean traveller is a privilege because of our strong passport, though there are plenty of people who still have no idea where in the world we are. I’ve taken to seeking out and recommending some of the less touristy things to do in Singapore. * ## Favourite destinations It’s pretty impossible to name a single favourite destination, but here are some of my favourite places around the world that I would recommend you to visit ### Taiwan Taiwan is one of my all-time favourite destinations to visit. There’s a lot of nostalgia because of my travels there during my [grad trip](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/2007-taiwan/) and the [start of my career break](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/2016-taiwan/), and I dug deep into unusual activities for my [Scoot project](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/taiwanderingwithscoot/), but really I love the natural wonders, friendly people and amazing food and culture Taiwan has to offer. Of all the places in Taiwan, the more rural [eastern coastline](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/taiwan-east/) is probably my favourite, in particular the offshore islands of [Lyudao](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/green-island-lyudao-taiwan/) and [Lanyu](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/lanyu-orchid-island-taiwan/). ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Taitung-Lyudao-Pekinese-Dog-Sleeping-Beauty-900x657.jpg) ### Flores, Indonesia Indonesia is very popular with Singaporeans: most would have been to [Batam](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/batam-in-24-hours/), [Bintan](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/quick-getaway-bintan/) and [Bali](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/tag/bali/) for a cheap quick getaway from Singapore complete with beaches, affordable massages and great food. If you have the time, I highly recommend visiting Flores in East Nusa Tenggara instead. Home to [Komodo Dragons](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/komodo-dragons/), [changing-colour volcanic lakes](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/maumere-flores/) and other amazing natural wonders, I really want to go back again on my own. ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Flores-Kelimutu-Lakes-Shoes-600x600.jpg) ### Bosnia & Herzegovina One of my favourite spots in the European leg of my [Career Break](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/career-break-travel-guide-2016-2017/) in 2016. I had been focused on Croatia as one of my dream destinations for a long time, I was merely passing through Bosnia & Herzegovina on my way up towards the Baltic region but I fell in love with the natural scenery and how warm the people were, all despite a very rocky and tumultuous recent history. I spent about 10 days in [Mostar](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/moments-in-mostar/), Sarajevo as well as whitewater rafting in Konjic. I definitely want to return someday. ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Mostar-Stari-Most-Tower-View-900x614.jpg) ### Colombia Not many Singaporeans have found their way to South America just because it’s so dang far from where we are and most don’t have the time needed to properly explore this region. I visited the region over 4 months in 2017, and while I saw many amazing things from Machu Picchu to the [Galapagos Islands](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/galapagos-islands-budget-solo-traveller/), Colombia was a [surprising discovery](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/singaporean-in-colombia/) for me. Rich in culture and colour and not just the backdrop of drug wars in Narcos, Colombia surprises in a myriad of ways. I found the [world’s most beautiful church](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/las-lajas-sanctuary-colombia/), [climbed a giant rock](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/medellin-colombia-solo/) and hitchhiked back after visiting [Colombia’s tallest waterfall](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/la-chorrera-waterfall-colombia/), just some of the adventures I had in my 3 weeks there. ![](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Colombia-La-Chorrera-El-Chiflon-Me-900x675.jpg) I’ve been to many places but only written about some of them. A lot of these memories are in my photos, journals and my own head\! ### Southeast Asia The Southeast Asian region is popular with Singaporeans for its proximity for a quick getaway. Combined with affordability from Singapore’s strong currency exchange rate and accessibility through cheap flights, there are plenty of options for a weekend trip when you need one. ### East Asia It’s interesting as a person with Chinese heritage to see how that culture has influenced this entire region from its practices to its language. This region is great for those who don’t want to travel too far and love the cultural imports like drama serials, music and food. ### North Asia / Central Asia So much of this region I have yet to see\! ### South Asia The Indian subcontinent awaits\! ### Middle East / Africa Lots of the Middle East left to see, as well as most of the African continent. ### Oceania I’d love to see the smaller Pacific islands some day. ### Western Europe Most Singaporeans that go on European holidays tend to favour the western half that is more prominent in the media and well known in pop culture imports. ### Eastern Europe I’m particularly fond of the eastern half of Europe because it’s where I spent a good part of my Career Break solo backpacking around. - [Poland](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/poland/) - Slovakia - Hungary - Slovenia - Croatia - [Bosnia & Herzegovina](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - Serbia - Greece - Estonia - Latvia - Lithuania - [Romania](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/romania/) - Bulgaria - [Turkey](https://theoccasionaltraveller.com/category/countries/turkey/) ### North America Quite honestly, I haven’t seen a lot of this region to date because I’ve been distracted by the rest of the world, but maybe I’ll pop over there some time as there’s so much to cover. ### Latin America Central and South America are about the furthest you can get from Singapore and not very well visited as it takes a lot of time and money just to get there. I spent 4 months traipsing these parts, learning Spanish and hope to return again some day.
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