2.1 years for me… but that last trip out of SG was more visitation than a vacation - cny 2020, just before covid lockdowns.Lisafuller wrote: ↑Sun, 20 Mar 2022 2:26 amDamn… wish that was me. Haven’t been out of the country in like 2.5 years.
Last year it was a few cruises to nowhere etc. Now it all VTL, every school holiday I take my chances and we travel.malcontent wrote: ↑Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:50 amWe have now passed the 2 year mark since lockdowns and restrictions began. What things have you found to be most effective at relieving the effects of Island fever?
Same, last “vacation” was more of a visitation. Went to Miami to visit family for 2 months, was nice to see everyone but I don’t really consider it a vacation since it’s more like going home.malcontent wrote: ↑Sun, 20 Mar 2022 9:50 am2.1 years for me… but that last trip out of SG was more visitation than a vacation - cny 2020, just before covid lockdowns.Lisafuller wrote: ↑Sun, 20 Mar 2022 2:26 amDamn… wish that was me. Haven’t been out of the country in like 2.5 years.
One thing that has helped me deal with it is cycling — the Green Corridor all the way to the end of Rifle Range Road and Alexandra linear park all the way to the Flyer are two my favs, and I didn’t even know about them pre-Covid.
Last weekend my son and I tried the BT trail around Bukit Timah hill. It was our first time trying real mountain biking, we were flopping around the trail like a fish out of water, but at least we made it a quarter of the way until the quarry/rail mall turn out.
Yup, looking forward to finally getting to go on weekend trips to Malaysia for cheap meals.the observer wrote: ↑Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:00 amWill be taking driving trips up to Malaysia in the coming months, rather than regional flights.
With the causeway/2nd link borders open, and not requiring any tests at all, at the very least there’s zero chance of being stranded and being barred from boarding airplanes if one turns out to be covid +ve.
Haha. Fully agree with you. Partial restrictions still sounds very intimidating. The only way I'm traveling now is if it is absolutely necessary which is not really for the sake of leisure. Really hope that all restrictions are removed soon.Wd40 wrote: ↑Sun, 27 Mar 2022 9:59 pmFor me the effect has been opposite. I have got so used to staying at home that I dont even feeling like taking an overseas vacation or go back home.
I mean, this could vary from person to person, but in the past it was like if you have leaves you are supposed to go for vacation. It was like a norm an unwritten rule. So whether we liked it or not, we would plan something research something, almost like a ritual.
But now after staying at home for 2 years, it feels perfectly fine. I am now debating/questioning, why do we even need a vacation? I am taking all my leaves, I am watching netflix at home, having beer, having all the fun. I aint missing nothing.
In fact, no thanks to all the VTL, PCR, ART, SMH, crap, going on vacation now feels like an adventure. In the past all you had to do is make sure you have your passport, visa and your flight ticket, thats all. Now with all these extra burden, no thank you, I am happy at home.
They better remove all restrictions, I mean ALL! Only then I may consider going to Changi. Until them I am absolutely happy at my home
yeah, travelling with kids is not easy even without these restrictions. In Singapore, everythings is so clean our immune system is not really upto it. Especially our kids if they are born and brought up here. During the last 2 trips, one was at Krabi and other in India both times my daughter fell sick, food poisoning, have heard the same thing about couple of colleagues kids getting affected too. Now with all these restrictions and virus floating around, seriously is vacation really a vacation? The last 2 years touch wood, after wearing those masks, I, my wife and daughter didnt even get the common cold. Social distancing is awesome. The work from home to top it up. The last 2 years have probably been a dream come true. What island fever are you guys talking about?
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