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Source: https://mustsharenews.com/road-trip-london-singapore/ Singaporean Couple Plans 23-Country Road Trip From London To Singapore Wishing to tick off a global road trip from their bucket list, Mr Jeremy See and his wife decided to embark on one after watching documentaries of other globetrotters. But instead of doing it from Singapore as Singaporeans typically would, they decided to travel from the other direction and begin in London. To do this, the couple is pouring in around S$110,000 in savings and shipping their car over to London. After that, the couple, along with 11 other cars and couples in their convoy, will fly to London and begin their road trip home. Throughout, they plan to visit 23 countries and more than 160+ towns, villages & cities. They hope to be back by Christmas if everything goes well. Couple prepares to embark on road trip from London to Singapore Mr See shared in a Facebook post on 20 June about the upcoming journey with his wife. He explained the route they plan to take as follows: UK > France > Belgium > Germany > Austria > Slovakia > Hungary > Croatia > Bosnia > Montenegro > Albania > Greece > Turkiye > Iran > Turkmenistan > Uzbekistan > Kyrgyzstan > Kazakhstan > China > Laos > Thailand > Malaysia > Singapore All in all, they expect to travel for around 100 days, he said. Some of the caveats are border crossings, which can last eight to 12 hours, as well as a number of days in the Turkmenistan desert. Mr See also shared an image of what they had packed in their car for the trip. Because of the aforementioned challenges they’ll face, he said that they made sure to pack food that can be easily heated up, as well as beverages. Other than that, the couple packed the following: enough clothes for two weeks car spare parts 30 bottles of octane boosters extra pair of well-broken-in shoes eye-glasses medication for chronic illnesses Additionally, they’ve brought equipment to document their road trip and will upload to Mr See’s profile for his own memories. However, he will set these posts to public for anyone who’s curious to follow their journey. Want to get out of comfort zone Speaking to MS News, Mr See said he and his wife wish to get out of their comfort zone, remarking, “Road trips to Malaysia & Thailand give no ‘kick’ anymore”. They were also inspired by documentaries of groups driving around the world. Considering time and cost, a two-way trip was not feasible. However, they also wanted to start fresh with the more interesting cities instead of beginning from Singapore and making their way up. “If we start off from Singapore, we would be tired from Malaysia and Thailand before the real fun even starts,” he said. They’ve prepared S$110,000 in savings, based on shipping, food, accommodation, visas, vehicle permits, fuel, toll, attractions fees, and the fact that they’ll stay in “the best accommodation” and dine at fine restaurants. Of these, each person expects to pay S$43,000 for hotels, restaurants, attractions, local guides, tolls, parking and other costs. Meanwhile, Mr See revealed that vehicle permits and shipping for each car cost S$16,000. For such aspiring travellers conscious about cost, Mr See said, “One can do this trip for half the cost if you are willing to rough sleep at campsites and cook your own meals.” We wish Mr See and his wife the best of luck in their journey. You can follow his Facebook profile for updates on the road trip.

I recently headed to Scotland for a seven-day road trip with my sister, and it would be an understatement to say that we didn't do much planning ahead of time. Hell, I only packed my luggage about six hours before my outbound flight from Singapore. We figured that we could make it up along the way (and we pretty much did). If you're thinking of making plans for a road trip holiday to Scotland, here are seven tips that I have gleaned from my time there. 1. Pick the right car Choosing the 'right' car can really make or break a roadtrip. In many ways, it's a balancing act - you could go for something affordable, compact and fuel efficient, but compromise on boot space, engine power and driving fun. Alternatively, you could opt for something more premium and high-performance, but that obviously comes at a greater financial cost, petrol and otherwise. I'd really recommend something that's comfortable and easy to drive (you'll be doing many hours of driving) and has good amounts of space. Having heated seats is also a big bonus during the winter time. The Skoda Superb that I elected on manages to strike a great balance. It's easy to drive, comfortable over long distances and has an enormous boot. At the same time, the 2.0-litre engine provides plenty of punch for the occasional frisky driving, while still being reasonably fuel efficient. 2. Pack warm, very warm It gets cold in Scotland in November. In places like Fort William and Inverness, temperatures can easily drop to sub-zero. So, you want to make sure that you wrap up and keep warm. Bring gloves, a beanie, and a comfortable and thick down jacket. The weather can be quite erratic too. A bright sunny day can be punctuated by the occasional 20-minute torrential rain, or you might get a persistent bout of light drizzle. Be sure to pack an umbrella and a waterproof outer layer, too. 3. Make sure you have data Especially if you're heading out into the countryside (where Scotland is most beautiful), you want to be sure that you have mobile data. Beyond just navigation, it also lets you search for nearby attractions, places to eat, and perhaps the nearest petrol station as well. This is especially important if you don't have a clearly planned out itinerary (like us). You don't want to be reliant on finding a wi-fi hotspot - there'll be long stretches of road/driving where wi-fi is simply not an option. Having data also ensures that you have ready access to Spotify, important during some of the longer stretches of driving as you move from one location to another. 4. Indulge in local delights Yes, most people probably know about haggis, a Scottish dish of sheep puck that's famously divisive (I personally really enjoy it). But, there's plenty of other local fare to be enjoyed, most notably the seafood. Additionally, be sure to also chat with the locals. The Scottish people are an extremely friendly, charming and humorous bunch. It might take a moment or two to acquaint to the heavy Scottish accent, but once you do you'll realise that the locals are a deeply sardonic and yet warm and welcoming bunch of people. 5. Start each day early In the wintertime, the sun sets around 4:30pm every day. And, when it gets dark, it gets really dark. To maximise your daylight hours, you should start each day early (the sky is bright by about 7:30am each morning). Take full advantage of the available daylight hours by going on morning hikes up to some picturesque locations, visit as many whisky distilleries as you can cram into one afternoon, or just soak in the crisp air and blissful serenity. 6. Drive safe The roads are largely quiet this time of the year, and Scottish drivers are generally very courteous, but you still want to be careful. You'll encounter many narrow single track roads, and potholes are fairly abundant. It would also be wise to stock up on snacks and water whenever you can. Snacks are useful for keeping yourself alert and awake, especially on long journey or when driving at night. Also, if you do decide to drive at night (or basically anytime after 5:00pm in November), you want to be extra careful. Between towns, the roads are long, narrow, windy and 100% unlit. 7. Pray for good weather There's not much you can do in terms of 'plannin'’ the weather, but pray nonetheless (do a rain dance if you have to). Having good weather (ie. no rain) can make all the difference between a cheerful and a dreary, depressing day. It also means that the hundreds of photos you take will turn out much more vibrant and beautiful.

Looking for tips, plan to drive all the way to Bangkok or Chiangmai Anything in particular to take note?

Couple of weeks ago, took a 2 week holiday to Melbourne. Loved it lots. While on holiday, we also did a 5 day Great Ocean Road/Mornington Peninsula Road trip. Car we rented was a Nissan Pathfinder, 3.5L V6 (also found in the 350Z / G35 skyline) mated with a CVT. Road trip day 1 > Started out in Melbourne CBD (Southbank airbnb), after breakfast. > Short stops to view sights at Torquay, Angelsea, Aireys Inlet > Lunch at Lorne > Erskine Falls > Short stops to look for Koalas at Kennett River Holiday Park > Airbnb at Apollo Bay (& dinner) Road trip day 2 > Airbnb at Apollo Bay (breakfast at Hello cafe) > Maits Rest rainforest walk > Cape Otway lightstation > Gibson Steps > 12 Apostles > Loch Ard Gorge > Port Campbell for lunch > London Bridge > Bay of Islands > Camped at London Bridge for 1 hr after sunset (in the bitter cold) to look at penguins but nothing in sight! > High tailed it back to Apollo Bay for dinner before the PUB kitchen closes at 9pm (made it at 830!)

Looking for someone to share on the experiences of travelling from Singapore to Bangkok to Siem Reap. Planning to do it in July.

I just realised Malaysia google map got street view now. It's so much better. Can view your road intersection, your hotel surroundings, the road sign, prominent buidlings, etc. Sorry if I'm slow to this discovery, only realised it planning for my next road trip. Last time was looking high and low for street view in Malaysia, but wasn't available at all.

Feeling a little cooped up with work a couple of weekends ago, I felt the need for a drive to reward myself after all the slogging. Knowing that Singapore has no ideal road for driving, I chose to head up North like many other car enthusiasts searching for some decent asphalt. After a call and a quick discussion with a mate, we made our way towards Desaru. Not knowing where to stop for good breakfast after using the Second Link, we stopped at some random coffee shop for some tim sum. Nothing fantastic to be honest. It was not long before we got on highway E22. Long and straight road equals huge urge to step on it. Okay, this was shot by my passenger when it was going downhill and I did not notice the excess pressure on the throttle. There was some no speeding involved. At higher speeds, the Ignis Sport remained surprisingly stable with no hint of floating. However, the close-ratio gearbox meant that the engine could never really settle down. The lowered suspension coupled with the car's short wheelbase also meant that it was not the best cross-country machine to be in. While not apparent on our smooth local roads, Malaysia's bumpy roads sure bounced me around in the Recaros quite a bit. A good example of badly paved roads. Notice the part where the road joins the bridge? I misjudged and went over it at high speed and oh my, I swear i had some air time! Totally did not expect that and I was definitely more cautious after this. Meanwhile, the F30 BMW 320i driven by my buddy looked like it was soaking up all the undulations very well. I did wish I was driving that instead. The iconic suspension bridge of highway E22. Pretty amazing to me. A quick turn into 90 and 92 brought us to The Pulai Desaru Beach Resort where we took a break. Chose not to nap despite the hammock looking very tempting. Not the calmest of seas but safe enough to play in. Soon we were on the move towards Sungai Rengit area to have some seafood lunch. This was where the Ignis Sport shined. Free of traffic, I soon found myself going at a decent pace. On these small roads with some blind corners, I was able to push hard as the steering fed vital information to me. Gearbox ensured the engine was kept on the boil. Stopped by the last part of road 90 for some photos... Pretty scenic actually.. Alright, I admit I was damn hungry and food photography was totally forgotten. Sorry people. Food was tasty enough for the price but nothing much to shout about. With nothing much else to explore around the area, we headed home. And now slightly familiar with roads on the return journey, let's just say I had even more fun going back!

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any idea what is a better alternative for a 5-day roadtrip in California. Had earlier planned a stay in Yosemite National Park but that plan was nullified by the hantavirus in the region. I am staying around the Bay Area. Another plan to drive north to Lassen Volcanic Park is dependant on the raging forest fires around the park. Does anyone has any suggestion of an alternative plan? Thanks.

Just to share my experience while going up Melaka(26th Mar 2011). Departed Singapore Custom(Tuas) around 1100hrs and reach Esso station after JB CIQ around 1120hrs for a full tank. Leave Esso Station at 1130 and chiong up to melaka. First time drove such a distance, a trip to prep myself for long hual drive to cameron. Around after gelang patah, got stop by boleh TP and keep saying 123 to me.He was refering to my speed, 123km/h. I was still wondering if he only knows how to say 1 2 3. Still arguing with him I didn't speed, but in fact I did. A little regret that money is contributed to boleh TP. Regret being he wrongly accused me. My speedo was reading 130km/h and my GPS clocked 132km/h, how can I only be going at 123km/h? Damn, but "buy him kopi" with RM50 and left. Thanks to my malaysian friend. else I tak takwu what he talking. Been hearing people saying can reach melaka in 1hr 30mins, actually it's not possible. Travelling at avg speed of 120km/h, still need at least 2 hours plus to reach the heart of melaka. Reach melaka around 1400hrs after parking car. Had my lunch at the chung wah chicken rice. The rice ball looks like kiu chwee,became very much small, can finished within 1 mouth. Ding dong around after lunch, walk to local product shop(san shu gong) get some lao po bing and some coffee and zoom, back to Kg Telok Jawa at JB for dinner. For return trip, I travelled at avg 130km/h once I hit the expressway,still cannot reach JB(Tebrau) within 2 hours. I guess the dream of reaching KL in 3hours is too far fetch given the traffic volume nowadays on NSH. Pump full tank at taman sentosa and back to SG. Cleared both custom with 30mins and home sweet home.

Hi, I need some advices from drivers and parents who went to Australia... I will be travelling with my family and includes a 2year old toddler. I will be touring Sydney and thought of borrowing a car from a relative who lives in Sydney. Que: I need to bring in milk powder for my boy for his consumption. That is probably not a problem on the flight but how do I bring the powder past the Australian customs? Que: I also need to bring in medication for him, basic medication eg flu, fever, cough. Do I need to check them in or can I hand carry them? If so, do I need to declare or obtain pedi's letter? Que: If I were to borrow my relative's car to drive in Sydney, anything special I need to look out for? Also, is their parking in places of interest expensive? Que: I was told Australian police go down tough on drivers who drive without a childseat for their child. I have a childseat here in SGP but is there a way to rent the carseat in Australia? If so, where and price? Que: If I were to bring in my own stroller, how do I check that in? Put it compartment above passenger seats? Any other advices will be helpful. This is my first trip overseas with my child. Thank you..

Now that GPS navigation is very common among Singapore drivers. Does any of the brother here do geotagging their photographs taken during their road trips? I bought this little Geotagging GPS Logger but have not gone for any road trip yet. Wonder any bro/sis here has something similar and has done any logging on their trip and would like to share?

See this website. Lots of nice plans for you if you are garang enough to drive there. http://www.roadtripamerica.com/ I like their how to plan for a road trip. Very good even for us going to Malaysia. http://www.roadtripamerica.com/tips/How-To...t-Road-Trip.htm Everything must have a purpose. Go in just to drive around will be a terrible waste.

Some of us decided to have a drive up, north to Malacca on the 22/2/03 (Saturday). A meeting will be held on the 15/2/03 at McDonald, Kallang to finalise the details for those interested. Timing will be made known, later. Those interested in driving to Malacca, please put your name here. http://www.devin-glady.com/peugeot/viewthread.php?tid=115 It's going to be a day trip, shopping, makan, coffee etc. moving out in the morning and returning in the evening.