Our Travel Footprints

Memories in Every Corner, Stories with Every Step

  • PLACES
    • Sip, snip and serendipity: Lessons learnt drinking kaw kaw coffee
    • Tasmania: A hidden paradise of wildlife, whisky, and World Heritage Sites (2025 Guide)
    • The ultimate Singapore guide 2025 – What to do, eat, see and play for everyone in the family
    • Camel riding and camping in Tunisia’s Northern Sahara desert
  • LIFE
    • The Death Wobble: A Ride Back to Myself – A Poem
    • The Mischievous Kid of Red and Blue – A Poem
    • Solo female travel guide: 20 essential safety tips & real-life lessons. From personal stories to how-tos for first-timers [2025]
    • Top travel quotes that resonate and inspire you to get out and live life
  • MOTORCYCLE
    • Honda ADV 160 Breakdown in Thailand — How Harley Davidson Saved Our Ride
    • How Meeting YouTube’s Bike Guy Dave in Georgetown, Penang Restored our Can-do Spirit
    • What they don’t tell you about riding in Southeast Asia – 11 woes only female motorcyclists will understand 
    • Stranded and locked out of motorbike in Phatthalung: A tale of Thai kindness and unexpected adventures
    • Motorcycle accident: A cautionary tale and essential safety tips for bikers
    • Braving the rain and riding in pitch black darkness with an ill-fitting helmet in Phatthalung, Thailand (Never again!)
    • The therapeutic joy of motorcycle riding: Why we ride
  • REVIEWS
    • Avillion Port Dickson review: Why this rustic seaside resort lures us back again
    • The Kingsbury Colombo review: Five-star hotel in Sri Lanka for the best sleep. Insomniacs take note!
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart review: Is it worth your stay?
    • Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Review: Your Ultimate Gateway to Australia’s Great Ocean Road
    • How my Timberland Classic Boots saved my life and feet: A comprehensive review
    • Review: Quincy House Singapore – Luxury serviced residence in Holland Village
  • WE ASK
    • Meet Nepal’s trailblazing female mountaineering guide: Kopila Tamang leads the way in the Himalayas
    • From Canada to Sahara: Reinventing life and the camel trekking business in Tunisia after age 50
    • Starting over at 30: The inspiring story of a Singapore woman who pushed through challenges to find success in love, career, and new beginnings in the UK.
    • How to prevent work travel burnout: Top tips from an avid business traveller
  • ABOUT US
    • Hello Wanderlusters, Dreamers, and Travellers!
  • PLACES
    • Sip, snip and serendipity: Lessons learnt drinking kaw kaw coffee
    • Tasmania: A hidden paradise of wildlife, whisky, and World Heritage Sites (2025 Guide)
    • The ultimate Singapore guide 2025 – What to do, eat, see and play for everyone in the family
    • Camel riding and camping in Tunisia’s Northern Sahara desert
  • LIFE
    • The Death Wobble: A Ride Back to Myself – A Poem
    • The Mischievous Kid of Red and Blue – A Poem
    • Solo female travel guide: 20 essential safety tips & real-life lessons. From personal stories to how-tos for first-timers [2025]
    • Top travel quotes that resonate and inspire you to get out and live life
  • MOTORCYCLE
    • Honda ADV 160 Breakdown in Thailand — How Harley Davidson Saved Our Ride
    • How Meeting YouTube’s Bike Guy Dave in Georgetown, Penang Restored our Can-do Spirit
    • What they don’t tell you about riding in Southeast Asia – 11 woes only female motorcyclists will understand 
    • Stranded and locked out of motorbike in Phatthalung: A tale of Thai kindness and unexpected adventures
    • Motorcycle accident: A cautionary tale and essential safety tips for bikers
    • Braving the rain and riding in pitch black darkness with an ill-fitting helmet in Phatthalung, Thailand (Never again!)
    • The therapeutic joy of motorcycle riding: Why we ride
  • REVIEWS
    • Avillion Port Dickson review: Why this rustic seaside resort lures us back again
    • The Kingsbury Colombo review: Five-star hotel in Sri Lanka for the best sleep. Insomniacs take note!
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart review: Is it worth your stay?
    • Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Review: Your Ultimate Gateway to Australia’s Great Ocean Road
    • How my Timberland Classic Boots saved my life and feet: A comprehensive review
    • Review: Quincy House Singapore – Luxury serviced residence in Holland Village
  • WE ASK
    • Meet Nepal’s trailblazing female mountaineering guide: Kopila Tamang leads the way in the Himalayas
    • From Canada to Sahara: Reinventing life and the camel trekking business in Tunisia after age 50
    • Starting over at 30: The inspiring story of a Singapore woman who pushed through challenges to find success in love, career, and new beginnings in the UK.
    • How to prevent work travel burnout: Top tips from an avid business traveller
  • ABOUT US
    • Hello Wanderlusters, Dreamers, and Travellers!
  • PLACES
    • Sip, snip and serendipity: Lessons learnt drinking kaw kaw coffee
    • Tasmania: A hidden paradise of wildlife, whisky, and World Heritage Sites (2025 Guide)
    • The ultimate Singapore guide 2025 – What to do, eat, see and play for everyone in the family
    • Camel riding and camping in Tunisia’s Northern Sahara desert
  • LIFE
    • The Death Wobble: A Ride Back to Myself – A Poem
    • The Mischievous Kid of Red and Blue – A Poem
    • Solo female travel guide: 20 essential safety tips & real-life lessons. From personal stories to how-tos for first-timers [2025]
    • Top travel quotes that resonate and inspire you to get out and live life
  • MOTORCYCLE
    • Honda ADV 160 Breakdown in Thailand — How Harley Davidson Saved Our Ride
    • How Meeting YouTube’s Bike Guy Dave in Georgetown, Penang Restored our Can-do Spirit
    • What they don’t tell you about riding in Southeast Asia – 11 woes only female motorcyclists will understand 
    • Stranded and locked out of motorbike in Phatthalung: A tale of Thai kindness and unexpected adventures
    • Motorcycle accident: A cautionary tale and essential safety tips for bikers
    • Braving the rain and riding in pitch black darkness with an ill-fitting helmet in Phatthalung, Thailand (Never again!)
    • The therapeutic joy of motorcycle riding: Why we ride
  • REVIEWS
    • Avillion Port Dickson review: Why this rustic seaside resort lures us back again
    • The Kingsbury Colombo review: Five-star hotel in Sri Lanka for the best sleep. Insomniacs take note!
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart review: Is it worth your stay?
    • Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Review: Your Ultimate Gateway to Australia’s Great Ocean Road
    • How my Timberland Classic Boots saved my life and feet: A comprehensive review
    • Review: Quincy House Singapore – Luxury serviced residence in Holland Village
  • WE ASK
    • Meet Nepal’s trailblazing female mountaineering guide: Kopila Tamang leads the way in the Himalayas
    • From Canada to Sahara: Reinventing life and the camel trekking business in Tunisia after age 50
    • Starting over at 30: The inspiring story of a Singapore woman who pushed through challenges to find success in love, career, and new beginnings in the UK.
    • How to prevent work travel burnout: Top tips from an avid business traveller
  • ABOUT US
    • Hello Wanderlusters, Dreamers, and Travellers!
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    WE ASK

    Starting over at 30: The inspiring story of a Singapore woman who pushed through challenges to find success in love, career, and new beginnings in the UK.

    Wander / December 23, 2024

    Connie, a Singaporean, has lived in the UK for over 20 years. Choosing to leave her home country at the height of her career has led her to varied experiences and the happy…

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Contact Us

For reviews and collabs, drop us a note:

  • ourtravelfootprintsblog@gmail.com

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  • PLACES
    • Sip, snip and serendipity: Lessons learnt drinking kaw kaw coffee
    • Tasmania: A hidden paradise of wildlife, whisky, and World Heritage Sites (2025 Guide)
    • The ultimate Singapore guide 2025 – What to do, eat, see and play for everyone in the family
    • Camel riding and camping in Tunisia’s Northern Sahara desert
  • LIFE
    • The Death Wobble: A Ride Back to Myself – A Poem
    • The Mischievous Kid of Red and Blue – A Poem
    • Solo female travel guide: 20 essential safety tips & real-life lessons. From personal stories to how-tos for first-timers [2025]
    • Top travel quotes that resonate and inspire you to get out and live life
  • MOTORCYCLE
    • Honda ADV 160 Breakdown in Thailand — How Harley Davidson Saved Our Ride
    • How Meeting YouTube’s Bike Guy Dave in Georgetown, Penang Restored our Can-do Spirit
    • What they don’t tell you about riding in Southeast Asia – 11 woes only female motorcyclists will understand 
    • Stranded and locked out of motorbike in Phatthalung: A tale of Thai kindness and unexpected adventures
    • Motorcycle accident: A cautionary tale and essential safety tips for bikers
    • Braving the rain and riding in pitch black darkness with an ill-fitting helmet in Phatthalung, Thailand (Never again!)
    • The therapeutic joy of motorcycle riding: Why we ride
  • REVIEWS
    • Avillion Port Dickson review: Why this rustic seaside resort lures us back again
    • The Kingsbury Colombo review: Five-star hotel in Sri Lanka for the best sleep. Insomniacs take note!
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart review: Is it worth your stay?
    • Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Review: Your Ultimate Gateway to Australia’s Great Ocean Road
    • How my Timberland Classic Boots saved my life and feet: A comprehensive review
    • Review: Quincy House Singapore – Luxury serviced residence in Holland Village
  • WE ASK
    • Meet Nepal’s trailblazing female mountaineering guide: Kopila Tamang leads the way in the Himalayas
    • From Canada to Sahara: Reinventing life and the camel trekking business in Tunisia after age 50
    • Starting over at 30: The inspiring story of a Singapore woman who pushed through challenges to find success in love, career, and new beginnings in the UK.
    • How to prevent work travel burnout: Top tips from an avid business traveller
  • ABOUT US
    • Hello Wanderlusters, Dreamers, and Travellers!

ABOUT US

Our Travel Footprints
Our Travel Footprints

Memories in every corner, stories with every step.

Who we are
Table of Contents
  1. WE ASK: Connie Tham
    1. Could you share a bit about yourself? 
    2. Why do you travel? 
    3. Getting started and settling down in the UK
      1. You’ve been living in the UK for over two decades. How did you make that first step?
      2. With a great job and a proposal back in Singapore, what inspired you to take that bold leap to the UK, alone?
      3. Familial ties are always a tough nut to crack. How did you address any concerns or disapprovals from loved ones?
    4. Culture shock and building a new life
      1. What were the biggest culture shocks when you first arrived? How did you adjust?
      2. The British are sometimes known to have a stiff upper lip with a unique sense of humour. Is that true? How did you crack the social code?
      3. From the get-go, did you already plan to stay permanently after your one-year Youth Mobility Scheme visa was up, or did that decision come later?
      4. How did you establish your career in the UK? Was it challenging to land that first job, and how did you overcome those hurdles?
      5. Can you share your top three challenges from your first five years in the UK? What motivated you to keep going?
        1. 1. Finding a stable job
        2. 2. Finding a suitable house share
        3. 3. Building lasting friendships
      6. Were there any dark moments when you thought of going home to Singapore?
    5. Social network and staying connected
      1. How do you stay in touch with family and friends in Singapore especially with the different time zones and long distance?
      2. Have you ever considered setting up a home base in Singapore now to be closer to your family?
    6. Feeling at home in two cultures
      1. How have both the UK and Singapore changed since you first arrived, and how does that impact your sense of identity?
      2. What was the moment you realised you truly feel at home in the UK? 
    7. Personal growth and identity
      1. Are there achievements or opportunities you feel wouldn’t have happened if you’d stayed in Singapore?
      2. Has your idea of ‘home’ changed? Do you see yourself more as Singaporean or British?
      3. Looking back, is there anything you wish you’d done differently during your journey?
    8. Reflections and advice
      1. If you could speak to your younger self, what advice would you give for starting life in the UK?
      2. What tips would you give others considering a similar move abroad? 
        1. 1. Be prepared for the ups and downs
        2. 2. Network, network, network
        3. 3. Learn to adapt
        4. 4. Be ready to embrace change
        5. 5. Don’t rush to make decisions
      3. Which aspect of your personality helped or encumbered you?
    9. Future vision
      1. You experienced a near-death experience in Spain two years ago in which you contracted myocarditis and was admitted to the ICU for 9 days. How has that shaped your perspective moving forward?
      2. As you approach a new life chapter at 50, what are your hopes and plans for the future?
      3. You are the embodiment of living la vida loca. Any tips on living life to the fullest every single day?
    10. Travelling soon?

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Contact Us

For reviews and collabs, drop us a note:

  • ourtravelfootprintsblog@gmail.com

Tags

#ACCOMMODATION #AUSTRALIA #AVILLIONPORTDICKSON #bikebreakdown #BikeGuyDave #CAFE #CAMELTREK #harleydavidson #HIKING #HILTON #HIMALAYAS #HOBART #HOTEL #LIFE #MALAYSIA #MONA #Motorcycle #MOTORING #NEPAL #PENANG #PEOPLE #PLACES #POEM #PORTDICKSON #REVIEW #ROADTRIPS #SAFETY #SAHARADESERT #SEREMBAN #SINGAPORE #SOLOTRAVEL #SRILANKA #TASMANIA #THAILAND #TIPS #TOURS #Travel #TREK #TUNISIA #UK #WEASK AUSTRALIA
  • PLACES
    • Sip, snip and serendipity: Lessons learnt drinking kaw kaw coffee
    • Tasmania: A hidden paradise of wildlife, whisky, and World Heritage Sites (2025 Guide)
    • The ultimate Singapore guide 2025 – What to do, eat, see and play for everyone in the family
    • Camel riding and camping in Tunisia’s Northern Sahara desert
  • LIFE
    • The Death Wobble: A Ride Back to Myself – A Poem
    • The Mischievous Kid of Red and Blue – A Poem
    • Solo female travel guide: 20 essential safety tips & real-life lessons. From personal stories to how-tos for first-timers [2025]
    • Top travel quotes that resonate and inspire you to get out and live life
  • MOTORCYCLE
    • Honda ADV 160 Breakdown in Thailand — How Harley Davidson Saved Our Ride
    • How Meeting YouTube’s Bike Guy Dave in Georgetown, Penang Restored our Can-do Spirit
    • What they don’t tell you about riding in Southeast Asia – 11 woes only female motorcyclists will understand 
    • Stranded and locked out of motorbike in Phatthalung: A tale of Thai kindness and unexpected adventures
    • Motorcycle accident: A cautionary tale and essential safety tips for bikers
    • Braving the rain and riding in pitch black darkness with an ill-fitting helmet in Phatthalung, Thailand (Never again!)
    • The therapeutic joy of motorcycle riding: Why we ride
  • REVIEWS
    • Avillion Port Dickson review: Why this rustic seaside resort lures us back again
    • The Kingsbury Colombo review: Five-star hotel in Sri Lanka for the best sleep. Insomniacs take note!
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart review: Is it worth your stay?
    • Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong Review: Your Ultimate Gateway to Australia’s Great Ocean Road
    • How my Timberland Classic Boots saved my life and feet: A comprehensive review
    • Review: Quincy House Singapore – Luxury serviced residence in Holland Village
  • WE ASK
    • Meet Nepal’s trailblazing female mountaineering guide: Kopila Tamang leads the way in the Himalayas
    • From Canada to Sahara: Reinventing life and the camel trekking business in Tunisia after age 50
    • Starting over at 30: The inspiring story of a Singapore woman who pushed through challenges to find success in love, career, and new beginnings in the UK.
    • How to prevent work travel burnout: Top tips from an avid business traveller
  • ABOUT US
    • Hello Wanderlusters, Dreamers, and Travellers!

ABOUT US

Our Travel Footprints
Our Travel Footprints

Memories in every corner, stories with every step.

Who we are
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