As someone whose career is built on providing advisory on wealth management and retirement planning, using property to fund your retirement albeit offering good passive income especially in Singapore, is not the most optimal choice. While there is definitely the appeal of a tangible asset to see and touch, whatContinue Reading
As an avid traveller to Japan, and soon to be temporary resident, I have always been fascinated by the country’s history. In fact, it was the story of the Shinsengumi, the rag-tag group of samurais who rose in fame and were instrumental in defending bushido in the wake of theContinue Reading
Konnichiwa! We have arrived in Hiroshima for my 6th trip to Japan since 2014. To help us better bond with our kids and save on travelling expenses, we told them that we would now embark on 1-to-1 trips with them. As Elizabeth was the only one who showed interest inContinue Reading
After a good rest in the hotel, we headed back to Kawaguchiko station and bought our bus tickets to 5th station and the highway bus back to Shinjuku tomorrow. Here we are joined by other fellow climbers, a mix of locals and western travellers. The bus to 5th station arrivedContinue Reading
This is also the fourth couple trip Theo and I have taken since the kids arrived. First was to Ho Chi Minh City in 2006, Bangalore in 2013, Seoul in 2014 and now back to Tokyo in 2016. Coming back to Japan almost feels like a third home to meContinue Reading
Being back in Tokyo for the third time was a welcome relief after 8 days of finding our way around in Osaka and Takayama. We even have our own Suica card from our last trip which was way more convenient than having to buy tickets for every ride. Much ofContinue Reading
Today we leave Osaka for the Japan Alps and according to weather forecast it should be snowing in the two days we are in Takayama. As we approached the town, we could see snow on the ground, roofs and on trees and then it started snowing before my eyes likeContinue Reading