A cross-country road trip is probably on most of our bucket lists. These journeys offer a wealth of novel experiences for us to enjoy, including the sights and sounds of the countryside.
This was the case for a couple, Daryl and Cheryl, who travelled to Bangkok from Singapore in a Maserati in June.
They said the nine-day road trip was an unforgettable experience that marked a milestone for them.
Posting to TikTok, Cheryl shared that they departed Singapore on 19 June in their trusty Maserati.
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She told MS News that the itinerary was discussed between them one month before the journey.
“We only booked the next destination’s stay a night before arrival in case we decided to change the city we planned to visit,” she said, adding that her husband, a road trip enthusiast, loved stopping and going wherever they wanted as they were in control of the transport.
They started the trip by driving to Hatyai from Singapore for seven hours before travelling to Hua Hin the day after, which took nine and a half hours.
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On the third day, they reached Bangkok after three and a half hours of driving.
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Cheryl said they would stop for a toilet break every three hours while travelling between the cities as only her husband was driving.
While driving back to Singapore, they passed by Ipoh and Krabi, sharing footage of the latter’s beautiful sunsets.
They arrived back home safely on 27 June.
In a follow-up video, Cheryl shared a cost breakdown of the journey.
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The couple managed to travel a total distance of 4,200km, with 320 litres of diesel fuel used.
Documents to enter Thailand cost RM10 (S$2.90), while insurance was RM27 (S$7.80).
They also had to purchase a special sticker for their vehicle, which cost 120 baht (S$4.60).
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Fuel for the journey cost them 5,000 baht (S$192) and RM444 (S$130). In addition, the toll was 100 baht (S$3.85) and RM168.99 (S$49).
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The OP added that hotel accommodation was a total of S$959.74 for eight nights, with food and other expenses being an additional S$939.79.
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A few netizens noted that it would have been cheaper and more risk-free to travel to Bangkok via a flight.
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To this, though, Cheryl noted that there were advantages in other aspects — for instance, the sights seen from the road.
“The scenic drive while passing through the different cities was not something we could have experienced if we were taking a flight.
“The long drives can be quite taxing, but the fatigue disappears the moment we arrive at our destination safely,” she told MS News, adding that she was glad everything went smoothly with “little to no hiccups”.
Asked for their advice to Singaporeans planning cross-country road trips for the first time, Cheryl said pre-departure check for their vehicle tops the list.
“Get it checked by professionals and replace any necessary parts before embarking on your journey,” she noted.
Research is also important, as Singaporeans must prepare all the necessary documents, depending on the country they’re entering — for example, log cards, insurance, and road tax.
“It is also advisable to prepare a list of emergency contacts, such as the embassy of Singapore in the country you’re travelling to,” she related.
While road trips may not be to everyone’s taste, they certainly offer their own wonders for travellers to marvel at.
With such picturesque scenery witnessed, the memories captured from this journey will surely last a lifetime.
Kudos to them for taking such an adventurous step together.
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Featured image adapted from TikTok.
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