‘There may never be a better time’: Singapore couple budget $150,000 for year-long trip with 3 kids
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The family spent around two weeks in Ethiopia, traversing the sprawling landscapes of the Danakil Depression.
PHOTO: GINA CHEONG
- A Singapore couple is undertaking a year-long world trip with their three young children, budgeting around $150,000 for flights, accommodation, activities, and daily expenses.
- They carefully prepared by building physical strength, attending first aid and self-defence classes, and taking trial family trips to adapt to long-term travel.
- Despite challenges like children's illness and injuries, the family embraces flexible travel and values experiences over comfort.
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SINGAPORE – In 2014, Daniel Ng and Gina Cheong backpacked for 10 months through lesser-visited destinations including Armenia, Georgia, Mongolia and parts of Central Asia, spending $10,000 each on the whole trip.
The couple, both 38, regard the journey as one of the greatest adventures of their lives. They married in 2019 and are co-founders of video production company Aww Media.
