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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.
“That overland trip was life-changing. Despite the difficulties, we really enjoyed it and felt that there was a lot to learn from our experience,” says Cheong.
More than a decade later, they set off on their next great adventure — this time with their three children in tow. In December 2025, they embarked on an extended journey across the world with Ryden, six; Rylyn, four; and Ryla, two.
Ng and Cheong had long dreamt of taking their children to explore some of the world’s more remote destinations.
“We felt like it was the right time. Now, they are not too young, such that it becomes too difficult to travel with all of them, but also not too old, such that they might not be so willing to travel with us,” says Cheong.
With Ryden due to start primary school in January 2027, the couple felt this would likely be their last opportunity to do a long family trip. Unlike their backpacking days, however, travelling as a family of five requires a different budget.
During their 2014 journey, where they camped, ate simply and travelled mostly overland, the couple each spent an average of about $40 a day.
This time, they set aside about $150,000 for the trip, using savings they had accumulated over several years. The sum covers flights, accommodation, activities and day-to-day expenses.
Cheong says: “We felt the money could always be earned back later, but this precious time with our children cannot be bought. They are only this young once.”
More at https://www.domainofexperts.com/2015/05/singapore-education-news-updates.html
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.
“That overland trip was life-changing. Despite the difficulties, we really enjoyed it and felt that there was a lot to learn from our experience,” says Cheong.
More than a decade later, they set off on their next great adventure — this time with their three children in tow. In December 2025, they embarked on an extended journey across the world with Ryden, six; Rylyn, four; and Ryla, two.
Ng and Cheong had long dreamt of taking their children to explore some of the world’s more remote destinations.
“We felt like it was the right time. Now, they are not too young, such that it becomes too difficult to travel with all of them, but also not too old, such that they might not be so willing to travel with us,” says Cheong.
With Ryden due to start primary school in January 2027, the couple felt this would likely be their last opportunity to do a long family trip. Unlike their backpacking days, however, travelling as a family of five requires a different budget.
During their 2014 journey, where they camped, ate simply and travelled mostly overland, the couple each spent an average of about $40 a day.
This time, they set aside about $150,000 for the trip, using savings they had accumulated over several years. The sum covers flights, accommodation, activities and day-to-day expenses.
Cheong says: “We felt the money could always be earned back later, but this precious time with our children cannot be bought. They are only this young once.”
More at https://www.domainofexperts.com/2015/05/singapore-education-news-updates.html
