A big part of living a rich life is being able to spend money on the things we want. Personally, I love spending on travel – In fact, I save a sizeable amount every month so I can take at least one big trip a year. And from my conversations with friends and colleagues, most Singaporeans share my obsession for travel. Few things evoke a bigger “waaaaaaahhhhhh so shiookkkkk!!” response than posting your travel pictures on Facebook. Office conversations usually start off with, “So, are you going anywhere this December?” As a nation, we’re crazy about travelling. Why?

• Maybe it’s because we live on a tiny island so we get bored easily
• Maybe it’s because we want CHEAP SHOPPING
• Maybe it’s because we can’t wait to get away from the office

But let’s dig a little deeper. WHY do we travel? WHAT makes the idea of going to a distant land so attractive? Here ......