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Want to try out a digital nomad life? Read this first.

Posted on 3 January 202525 July 2025 by valerytan

4 big reflections from my mini digital nomad life in Korea. I decided to move to Korea for a month in December last year, citing a change in weather, environment, and lifestyle pace.  In truth, I was just looking for an escape from the mundanity of self-employment.  Beyond the heaviest snowstorm in the history of…

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Cost of a 12-day couple trip in Kyoto, Osaka & Tokyo in Japan

Posted on 21 April 202324 July 2025 by valerytan

This post is part of my Holiday Price Tag series, where I share the nitty-gritty of my holiday spending, giving you a transparent look at what different trips actually cost me. If you’re curious about other destinations, don’t miss these posts: Cost of a surf & bike trip in Yilan, Taichung & Taipei in Taiwan…

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Cost of treating an arm dislocation at a public hospital in Singapore 

Posted on 28 January 202227 June 2025 by valerytan

May you never dislocate an arm like me. I dislocated my arm while attempting my final climbing route of the night. I ended up at the Accident & Emergency Department in Tan Tock Seng Hospital on 17 Mar 2022. In summary, the total cost of my personal dislocation accident was SG$1,360 without subsidies and SG$765…

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