My preferred traveling mode is backpack style / self-organized tours. Why? For me, planning, organizing and researching about the place you are about to visit is part of the traveling fun. Before any trip, I will read online forums / guides for tips on the things one can see or do, where and what to eat, where to stay etc... I do not have a detailed itinerary planned, I just know in my head the few main things that caught my interests during my research and then when i am actually there, i just wander around following my mood or guts. Many a times, I discovered some interesting places by wandering around. Everything seems to slow down when you organize your own journey, no time-table to follow, no rushing and hustling around. I see more, hear more, feel more and experience more of that place this way. Yes, maybe I will missed out some top places must-see or must-do... so what? I still enjoy my trip my way ;)
Another reason why I like backpacking is because it's cheaper. With budget airlines blooming it just makes traveling more fun and economical. Bare in mind, I have a whole globe to travel to so every cent counts ok...
In November 2006, after fighting for close to 5 years, mom left. It's hard for me, for my family... but I think it's the best for her at that point. She was a strong fighter, she kept trying and pushed on battle after battle, not giving up hope. Perhaps it's time for her to rest peacefully in another world, another lifetime. Mummy, I am proud to be your daughter and I will take after you, to be strong and keep trying in life.
The thought of traveling arises again couple months later. In March 2007, I found out that there will be a hike in the UK WHM visa fee in April. After some thoughts and talking to my sis, I handed in my application. Although some might think that this is a risky move, to leave a stable job and life in SG, venturing into the unknown place and future... but this has always been what I wanted to do. After so many years, I am still passionate about traveling and staying overseas, I know its now or never. I do not have any commitments, I have saved up a certain amount to support myself, I strongly believe that I have nothing to loose but everything to gain. The worst scenario is I spend 2 years abroad working in restaurants etc and spend all my savings and return to SG broke. But hey, you only live once, so live life fullest.
After a few days, my application was approved without having to go through any interviews. Yippie !!!! I am now one step away from my travel dreams. And the planning begins....
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