Travelling has always been a crucial part of my life. To me, it is not simply about visiting places beyond the city, but about discovering unfamiliar rhythms of life and learning how cultures quietly shape the way people think and live.
My childhood was filled with travel memories—watching sunsets dissolve into the ocean, running barefoot across patches of grass, and feeling the contrast between the stillness of nature and the relentless pace of city streets. These moments taught me to notice details, to slow down, and to observe the world beyond routines.
Perhaps this curiosity was nurtured by my mother, who often took me to new places and countries to learn about their cultures and how they differ from our own. She encouraged me not just to visit, but to experience—to listen, to adapt, and to step into lives different from mine. Another vital reason is my love for experimenting with new ways of living, even if only briefly.
From Singapore at the age of three, to Korea at five and ten, and Taiwan at five and seven, each journey quietly expanded my perspective. These experiences helped me understand that the world is not singular; it is layered, diverse, and shaped by histories, values, and environments far beyond what textbooks can capture.
Today, at thirteen, my desire to explore has only grown stronger. I dream of returning to Singapore—not only for its vibrant blend of tradition and modernity, but also in hopes of one day meeting Chloe Chua, my favorite violinist. Her artistry inspires me deeply, and I hope that one day we might share our passion for the violin through music rather than words.
I usually travel during the summer, often to places rich in greenery. Nature offers me a sense of grounding, a quiet contrast to structured academic life. Looking back, I realize that I would never have understood different cultures had my mother not encouraged me to step beyond familiarity and embrace new environments.
In many ways, travelling became my earliest form of education. Through observing streets and skyscrapers alongside open plains and coastlines, I learned how environments shape people’s identities, priorities, and dreams. Beyond learning, travelling also became a form of renewal—a pause after long school years filled with expectations and discipline.
Ultimately, travelling has shaped who I am today: someone driven by curiosity, openness, and a constant desire to keep exploring the world—not just geographically, but intellectually and emotionally.
Here are some of the places I have travelled to.
