Most 'challenging' to wake up in time to catch Japan’s buses: Teen's online gripe about travelling sparks debate

Student Audrey Chong shared with online content provider Youth.SG how a holiday with her friends did not turn out to be "all rainbows and sparkles" as she had expected. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/YOUTH.SG
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SINGAPORE - An innocuous Facebook post by a 19-year-old girl on her travel experiences has fuelled discussion online and sparked a debate on whether her sentiments reflect those of her generation.

Student Audrey Chong shared with online content provider Youth.SG how a holiday with her friends did not turn out to be "all rainbows and sparkles" as she had expected.

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