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  • @1337hacks
    @1337hacks 3 роки тому +545

    Would be hilarious if they keep sending Steven to new countries under the VTL scheme and this turns into a travel series

    • @jameslim9630
      @jameslim9630 3 роки тому +33

      Next stop: Brunei - the most happening place in southeast asia.

    • @Artistic-love319
      @Artistic-love319 3 роки тому +1

      @@jameslim9630 whahahaha!!!! ya boy, who wouldnt want to go there?!!

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +20

      ha ha...sure! steve doesn't mind that!

    • @sumit6190p
      @sumit6190p 3 роки тому +1

      Haha it's a good idea. Stevan would definetly like it.

    • @xxxxxx8818
      @xxxxxx8818 3 роки тому +5

      A is for airborne

  • @letsbehonest768
    @letsbehonest768 3 роки тому +176

    As a Singaporean living in Germany 🇩🇪, need to highlight about PCR test price in airport and in cities. Results within 90mins cost €199, within 6hrs cost €139, within 12hrs cost €99 and within 24hrs cost €69. Steven used the 35mins one in airport when is most expensive €240 .

    • @popybarua3216
      @popybarua3216 3 роки тому +3

      Oao! Pricey!

    • @dannyong4843
      @dannyong4843 3 роки тому +2

      Oh no...muito caro!

    • @wongfrancis
      @wongfrancis 3 роки тому +4

      Steven is sponsored by media corp (I guess) so why not? If for me, it's way too pricey to even make any sense at all.

    • @letsbehonest768
      @letsbehonest768 3 роки тому +11

      @@wongfrancis cheapest way to save money is to stay at home unless it is a MUST...I am most willing to pay this price to fly back to visit old aged parents in Singapore 🇸🇬. They worth every cents.

    • @wongfrancis
      @wongfrancis 3 роки тому +3

      @@letsbehonest768 for one's beloved family, one can't put a price tag on it. U have the best reason in the world to take this trip.

  • @restocked
    @restocked 3 роки тому +100

    As Steven grows older he is showing the true talent that he is... this goes to show that hard work pays and eventually your time to shine will come.

  • @whitefungus328
    @whitefungus328 3 роки тому +171

    the whole of sg is envious right now

    • @nelc2399
      @nelc2399 3 роки тому

      U mean envious on the number of cases reporting as it surge up.

    • @healthytruth1363
      @healthytruth1363 3 роки тому +1

      WHY ??
      AS IF YOU WILL NEVER EVER TRAVEL AGAIN ❓❓❓
      PLEASE ..LAH ❗❗❗
      BE PATIENT TILL EVERYTHING IS FINE --- THEN YOU TRAVEL AS MUCH AS YOU LIKED 👍😀👍

  • @millennia444
    @millennia444 3 роки тому +60

    Super love Steve chia and his series! Keep it coming!

  • @claudiaimmanuelchua
    @claudiaimmanuelchua 3 роки тому +40

    Thanks for doing this CNA, kudos to Steve for taking one for the team and sharing your experience with us!

    • @hrhprinceedwardearlofwesse6118
      @hrhprinceedwardearlofwesse6118 3 роки тому

      HELLO,🙌
      GREETINGS FROM THE ROYAL FAMILY..
      HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY AND HOW IS THE WEATHER OVERTHERE WITH YOU.🤗🕊️

  • @a.b.1184
    @a.b.1184 3 роки тому +15

    I found this channel by accident and I had to subscribe after watching the documentaries with Steven. They are really well made and he is an excellent host! I watch them all with much delight even if I live in Norway :-D

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +4

      thank you! Glad you found us all the way in Norway!

    • @a.b.1184
      @a.b.1184 3 роки тому +1

      @@Steven.Chia.Singapore Thank YOU! Wishing you a great weekend Steven!

  • @ktheng9485
    @ktheng9485 3 роки тому +1

    Steven and Diana are the reasons why I’m watching talking point.

  • @boonluitang7727
    @boonluitang7727 3 роки тому +19

    👍👍👍🥰Well done CNA! Excellent work. Love to watch your programmes.

  • @cyrilcuthbert8646
    @cyrilcuthbert8646 3 роки тому +33

    Love your documentaries :D I remember him from the boba episode. So hilarious XD

  • @OCK1995
    @OCK1995 3 роки тому +18

    Thanks steve for sacrificing your september holidays so that we have quality content!

  • @Fledermausmann
    @Fledermausmann 3 роки тому +54

    Honestly, quite enjoy Steven's videos. I'm also super jealous that he managed to get at least a sliver of a taste of what Oktoberfest is like in Munich... I've always wanted to go and gorge myself on roast pork and beer and be sick for like 3 days from too much food and waay too much booze..

    • @linwo
      @linwo 3 роки тому +1

      As Singaporean living in Germany; RBG , the big Octoberfest in Münich is cancelled again this year. Roast pork - not really my palate (too greasy N fattening) 😜🤪 Grill chicken is a better option for this Fest 🤓. Enjoy 😀😀😀

  • @sunchildtine
    @sunchildtine 3 роки тому +39

    woah, the cost and test itself is quite high, just like the Thailand holiday scheme. unless you really need to be reunited with your closed ones overseas. the whole process can be anxiety-inducing & nerve wrecking. especially when waiting for the results.

    • @swagatopablo
      @swagatopablo 3 роки тому +1

      There are just too many false positives in the tests. Moreover, if the test is conducted by the authorities themselves when they supply the kit, or observe the kit out of your own sight, they can easily fudge the result when they just do not like you, because of your skin colour, or if you carry the 'wrong' passport etc. In other words, they will take your money to conduct the test, but they have full control of the results, and the outcomes to use it against you. They can send people to compulsory 14 days quarantine (where the quarantine is paid for by the traveller himself) based on a semi-accurate test conducted by themselves, in order to help the hotels that have been converted to quarantine facilities (such as Conrad Singapore)

  • @DarenYoong
    @DarenYoong 3 роки тому +15

    Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights, Steven and the CNA team! My wife and I are traveling to Germany next Monday

    • @MAHTUOGG
      @MAHTUOGG 3 роки тому +1

      Do share your experience and cost!

    • @DarenYoong
      @DarenYoong 3 роки тому +1

      @@MAHTUOGG Will do!

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +4

      have fun! hopefully the weather is good!

    • @iateyourtoesehe
      @iateyourtoesehe 3 роки тому +1

      have fun and stay safe :)

    • @DarenYoong
      @DarenYoong 3 роки тому +1

      @@MAHTUOGG here’s a video of our experience flying to Germany. All-in our 6 day trip will cost SG$10k. As this is our first flight in 2 years, we chose to indulge a bit (eg. flying business class). The costs can definitely be lower. ua-cam.com/video/ELj22IC2-N0/v-deo.html

  • @crosbyong
    @crosbyong 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you for this very helpful video! 👍

  • @need6723
    @need6723 3 роки тому +2

    My favourite show and my favourite host.. thanks for always providing insides to many different topics..

  • @oeyt1982
    @oeyt1982 3 роки тому +3

    That’s way very expensive especially the pcr tests. I travelled to Europe last month but didn’t go through so much hassles. Paid only €49 for pcr test on my return flight. Upon landing in Dubai, the pcr is free for all ( tourists and residents) and result came in under 3.5 hours.

  • @sandeula
    @sandeula 3 роки тому

    the worry of being infected with COVID and can't come back to SG without ur love ones with u would be a real concern for any traveller. Congratz the team for coming back safely!

  • @anna_wong
    @anna_wong 3 роки тому +7

    Wow. It's really expensive to travel during the pandemic, which cost $2k excluding accommodation and food. And to tolerate getting swabbed for so many times. Guess probably it would be more worthwhile to travel after the pandemic but will have to wait a longgggg time.

    • @joergkalisch7749
      @joergkalisch7749 3 роки тому +6

      Well, Pre Covid the flight alone was 2K. So same difference.

    • @fzessex2969
      @fzessex2969 3 роки тому

      I agree... Price Tag aside, I don't think I can stand being stuffed through my nose multiple times

  • @mariaflorcoray
    @mariaflorcoray 3 роки тому +4

    Traveling During the Pandemic - you have a new tv show, Steven!

  • @ilovetravel310
    @ilovetravel310 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative program. Just what I'm looking for. Thank you.

  • @peilingchin102
    @peilingchin102 3 роки тому +2

    Welcome back home!! I believed u had a good time in Munich thanks for sharing a great video abt LVT n also seeing ppl in Germany are well n fine.

    • @christian9365
      @christian9365 3 роки тому +1

      In Germany we are holding our breath in to take the first step into the "dark cold winter". we hopes the best

  • @fdssdf9300
    @fdssdf9300 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your experiences traveling during COVID, its very different than traveling before and we need all the advices.

  • @jaryRim
    @jaryRim 3 роки тому +1

    For travelling to the US, depending on the state self quarantine is not mandatory there, so there's kind of a half-VTL.

  • @jemchan
    @jemchan 3 роки тому +3

    When Steven got shocked that the test only takes 35 mins.. and the guy at the counter just rolls his eyes at his over-the-top fake surprised reaction.. cos we all know that was just a way for the German guy to explain how they don't need a lab now cos of advanced tech.

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +7

      ha ha...don't tell everyone our secret! 🤣 But honestly when I first heard about it, I was truly surprised to know it could be done that fast!

  • @ChanonWangtrirat
    @ChanonWangtrirat 3 роки тому +8

    23:06 Genuine feeling!!!!

  • @TheZone1007
    @TheZone1007 3 роки тому +9

    will be funny if he tested positive when departing from germany

  • @RobandJenny
    @RobandJenny 3 роки тому +5

    Amazing! So envious! Hopefully new routes open up 😊

  • @BreakawayBites
    @BreakawayBites 3 роки тому +28

    So technically at the moment, travelling is for people that have buckets of money to spend. Test here Test there.... A price to pay ...for now....

    • @swagatopablo
      @swagatopablo 3 роки тому +7

      Unless you are a diplomat, celebrity, sports star, actor, minister etc. you are supposed to spend the rest of your life inside home making zoom calls with your boss and friends, and watching youtube videos to satisfy travel urge. Get used to it.

    • @fsmithh
      @fsmithh 3 роки тому +1

      Forever unless you comply and get vaxxed

  • @spikeyholly3023
    @spikeyholly3023 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, 5 PCRs in total. The cheapest I could find on google in Singapore costs $128. Including GST, that's roughly rounded up to $140. Multiplied by 5, that's $700. I don't think spending $700 just on testing is worth it.

  • @kcx2678
    @kcx2678 3 роки тому +6

    That is too much work (and too many tests) for a single trip.
    Maybe this crisis is giving us a lesson, to slow down and enjoy the solitude or the company of our immediate family, relatives, friends and the simple, local destinations.

    • @j.d.166
      @j.d.166 3 роки тому +1

      Singapore has no local destination

    • @kcx2678
      @kcx2678 3 роки тому +3

      @@j.d.166 What a shame.

    • @j.d.166
      @j.d.166 3 роки тому

      @GP ikr! Many are separated 😔

  • @pearlynlo8095
    @pearlynlo8095 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this episode! I needed this first hand info. Planning my Europe vacay. 👍🏻

    • @christian9365
      @christian9365 3 роки тому

      I hope you will enjoy your stay. best wishes from Germany

  • @sarat8884
    @sarat8884 3 роки тому

    Very helpful information for those wanting to travel soon!

  • @ameree
    @ameree 3 роки тому +1

    6:43 "Huh, busy night!"
    I chuckled. Lol.

    • @R4TEDR
      @R4TEDR 3 роки тому

      Hahaha me too, I literally laughed out loud. Time stamp should be 6:43

    • @ameree
      @ameree 3 роки тому

      @@R4TEDR haha thanks for pointing out! edited :)

  • @OreoSpears
    @OreoSpears 3 роки тому +5

    This is a very insightful and informative documentary as I’m planning to go to Germany this December for holidays.

  • @vm6445
    @vm6445 3 роки тому +1

    Good for him.. his life is soooooo normal

  • @ivantan1021
    @ivantan1021 3 роки тому +1

    It sure looks wonderful when most of us like myself love travelling but there's a price to pay. Look at the additional charges to pay for this and that, you get frighten by it.

  • @teoweeli
    @teoweeli 3 роки тому +1

    so what happens if you test positive for the flight back?

  • @xJeanica
    @xJeanica 3 роки тому

    this is nice. we get to see how other parts of the world are living now.

  • @WorldAquariumSingapore
    @WorldAquariumSingapore 3 роки тому +1

    Cool its like a preview of future travelling

  • @psingh007
    @psingh007 3 роки тому +1

    This is so cool. Also good product placement :)

  • @TeoOktoberfest
    @TeoOktoberfest 3 роки тому +5

    Cheers 🍻 🍻 🍻 Oktoberfest Munich is amazing ❤

  • @mytwobaobeis190
    @mytwobaobeis190 3 роки тому

    Nice vid!

  • @jonyongkkkl5119
    @jonyongkkkl5119 3 роки тому +9

    This shows that technology is a double-edged sword, better weapons=more devastating kills, better transportation=easy spreading of virus, better computer=now everyone has to fill in thousand of online forms. In conclusion, technology is the most convenient and most inconvenient human invention ever.

    • @09198384558
      @09198384558 3 роки тому

      Yes but I think the good outweighs the bad

  • @someshsalunke2731
    @someshsalunke2731 3 роки тому +10

    So travelling overseas in this time and age is more for the wealthy who can spend bucketloads to pay for tests, potential quarantining when you come back etc. Travelling is never going to be the same ever again. I don't understand why the airlines don't package the PCR tests and travel insurance as an additional charge over the ticket fare. They would anyways have to keep a conservative fare, and won't have a very high charge for tests and insurance too. Getting tests done from clinics outside might actually be more expensive in a sense since they charge differently for faster results. for example- Singapore to Germany via Singapore Airlines, with 950$ for the airfare and another 300-400$ for tests and insurance. That seems way more affordable and straightforward, rather than liaising with multiple parties for tests, insurance and airfare. It feels like capitalizing on the name of the pandemic and infection to do more tests. What are the self-testing kits for then, and why can't they be used as proof of +ve/-ve tests? If they are not reliable and trustable for international travel, then have they just been released to increase public trust in the local system of testing?

    • @ezekielk.3629
      @ezekielk.3629 3 роки тому

      Thats SQ for you - Bloodsuckers Airline.

  • @Ske3pro
    @Ske3pro 2 роки тому

    Can't believe 1 year later, travelling is so much different now. 😁

  • @fsmithh
    @fsmithh 3 роки тому +7

    Out of all the place he went to Germany the country I left for good, exactly for those reason.

  • @azzamfs
    @azzamfs 3 роки тому

    wow. so many obstacles. but with the current circumstance, it can't be helped

  • @firmannugraha5210
    @firmannugraha5210 3 роки тому

    To be honest, I was amazed with the beer size!

  • @MsFlor81
    @MsFlor81 3 роки тому

    Do you need a Covid vaccine and quarantine if you are coming from the US?

  • @swordtail
    @swordtail 3 роки тому +1

    So, what will happen if the PCR test return as Positive before the flight back to Singapore? What will be the advice from the German Health authority? Put on Quarantine or hospitalize? Steve never ask leh..

    • @teoweeli
      @teoweeli 3 роки тому

      I think govt just wants to avoid this question because it will turn many people away

  • @Laddie999
    @Laddie999 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for this helpful video! From the additional logistics of COVID tastings, cost, and risk of infection, looks like 2022 will be another domestic travel year. And an opportunity to save $$$$!

  • @gunterbraunkinder4876
    @gunterbraunkinder4876 3 роки тому

    QUESTION: I've got a Sinovac Vaccine and if I wanted to travel to Germany and I know its not under the Recommended Vaccine list, how will i enter or what is the possible way or solution in entering Germany?

  • @SiaoSparrow
    @SiaoSparrow 3 роки тому +1

    May I know if I would need to get quarantine in SG back from Germany if I have not stayed more than 21 days in Germany?

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +1

      as long as you were in either Germany or Singapore for 21 days before you board the plane, you do not need to serve a quarantine. But this is only for specific VTL flights, not all flights are the same.

  • @jcm5404984
    @jcm5404984 3 роки тому +5

    Het gets a pcr test prior the flight, another pcr upon arrival and 2 more after that. Id rather stay home then!

    • @joergkalisch7749
      @joergkalisch7749 3 роки тому +1

      Yep. The famous local double check to make sure 🤨

    • @jcm5404984
      @jcm5404984 3 роки тому

      @@joergkalisch7749 quadro check 😜

  • @nigelmorais7722
    @nigelmorais7722 3 роки тому +7

    Oh god, so many swab tests to do in SG if you were to leave and come back to Singapore. In this video, they say that Germany has saliva test. How effective is this saliva test?

    • @wongfrancis
      @wongfrancis 3 роки тому +1

      I think is definitely not as effective as a proper PCR nose and throat swab test. That's why even the kits we buy ourselves is the swab type.

    • @joergkalisch7749
      @joergkalisch7749 3 роки тому

      It is a full PCR test.

    • @nigelmorais7722
      @nigelmorais7722 3 роки тому +1

      @@wongfrancis But honestly, based on the video based on his trip to Germany and back to Singapore, he had to take five PCR swab tests in total.
      To me, five swab tests, for a single trip to ensure a safe journey to all Singaporeans going to VTL countries, is a lot for me to handle. My nose would be very assaulted and insulted at the same time although I have done it once before and tested negative luckily...😧

    • @wongfrancis
      @wongfrancis 3 роки тому +2

      @@nigelmorais7722 with the new heightened alert due to recent surge, it only makes sense for Singaporean to visit Germany not the other way round. With dining only for 2, it's no fun at all, and impossible if for a family of 3 or above. Plus Singapore is small and it's hard to spend more than 5 days. With such a long flight, many hurdles to jump, it really makes no sense.

  • @Aon8889
    @Aon8889 3 роки тому +1

    Very useful information. 👍👍

  • @sgsg5975
    @sgsg5975 3 роки тому

    Lucky man for him while enjoying and get paid too .

  • @applepie9806
    @applepie9806 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the info, I was wondering for sure. It's so expensive tho, wonder if there's a better way to streamline travel

  • @goodrealm
    @goodrealm 3 роки тому +1

    Best Job Ever!

  • @jerrodtham
    @jerrodtham 3 роки тому

    Good information

  • @someonehere8842
    @someonehere8842 3 роки тому +2

    Great video content. Good to let Singaporeans be aware of what is available in terms of locations and money wise.
    End state, for those who wants to travel, just take note that travelling now is not as cheap as it used to be. If cost is an issue, do explore saving up or exploring Singapore.
    There are always choices available. Question is; which choice are you looking at?

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 3 роки тому +6

    Wah Steve, u r in time for Germany’s Oktoberfest ! 🍺🍺🍻🍻🍖🍗😋😋

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +6

      unfortunately it was cancelled...we were there the week before it was meant to start. But I still had my fair share of sausages and beer! ☺️

  • @alextong6318
    @alextong6318 3 роки тому +7

    I thought Pf said it is highly effective against infection? Then why does Spore need to conduct 3 PCR tests for returning Singaporeans? Isn't that contradicting their statements that the vaccine is 'highly effective'?

    • @jyedavies4423
      @jyedavies4423 3 роки тому +2

      It’s just ensuring that you’re definitely not infected? There’s no correlation between the two. 😂 If you’re coming back from a high-risk country, you don’t want to start an outbreak, because you may be the outlier who got infected, even if you got vaccinated.

    • @feliciafelicia6965
      @feliciafelicia6965 3 роки тому +5

      It protects against dying from infection, not getting or spreading the infection.

    • @alextong6318
      @alextong6318 3 роки тому

      @@jyedavies4423 It is related. Didn't Pfize said their vaccine is 95% effective against infection? Go read their published marketing results. It is against infection and not hospitalization, get this clear.

    • @alextong6318
      @alextong6318 3 роки тому

      @@feliciafelicia6965 Wrong! Go read their initial published report. It is 95% against infection and not dying from infection. Clinical trials are based on infection , not dying.

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +1

      yeah...we just want to be extra sure here in SG

  • @hotmilkritata
    @hotmilkritata 3 роки тому

    so nice you can travel

  • @snowdog03
    @snowdog03 3 роки тому +2

    Come to Cleveland, Ohio. Less red tape and more affordable.

    • @applepie9806
      @applepie9806 3 роки тому

      Um no, it's a red state, we all know what that means. Don't want to meet crazy antivaxxers thx, yall think nebulising hydrogen peroxide is defeating the govt.

    • @snowdog03
      @snowdog03 3 роки тому

      @@applepie9806 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @yvonneyap9681
    @yvonneyap9681 3 роки тому

    Steve, you spent less than 21 days in Germany, but still entitled for VTL and no quarantine upon back to Sg?

    • @dailytravelclips612
      @dailytravelclips612 3 роки тому

      thats no problem. you have to be in germany or singapore the last 21 days.

  • @nigelng5468
    @nigelng5468 3 роки тому +1

    Kevin Khoo please prepare for arrival

  • @tatiekbokings7930
    @tatiekbokings7930 3 роки тому

    great and fun job u got

  • @reminiscence901
    @reminiscence901 3 роки тому +3

    High quality content. Keep it up.

  • @acer950
    @acer950 3 роки тому

    Why can people visit Denmark where the covid cases are climbing, instead of Indonesia where the cases are dropping?

  • @karenwong1715
    @karenwong1715 3 роки тому

    Woohoo Mauritius!

  • @alphaTrader.oo1
    @alphaTrader.oo1 3 роки тому

    Definitely worth it if company paid

  • @torrhthc4103
    @torrhthc4103 3 роки тому

    Nice, great german beer

  • @meilunle9676
    @meilunle9676 3 роки тому

    Anyone know how I can get Covid 19 vaccine certificate for my 13-year-old daughter?

  • @internationalfranchisealli5547
    @internationalfranchisealli5547 3 роки тому

    Very well done and likeable guy

  • @Ram-vl2xm
    @Ram-vl2xm 3 роки тому

    Hey what... You get into the newspaper for going to Germany! It used to be that you had to go to the moon to get into the newspaper...

  • @tohshirley4619
    @tohshirley4619 3 роки тому

    Anybody knows which travel insurance provider mentioned in the video and which Steven has selected?

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +2

      we had a special company policy since this was a work trip. Best to check around as the policies keep changing.

  • @Tantemify
    @Tantemify 3 роки тому +1

    too troublesome to travel during the pandemic. i expect most airline companies to be bankrupt by the end

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi 3 роки тому

    Last time go airport earlier to submit tax refund cos of the queue in some airports....think next time got queue for PCR test when more people start to travel

  • @spire2171
    @spire2171 3 роки тому

    how much he spend from his overall trip all the test accommodation and etc

  • @arissajoan
    @arissajoan 3 роки тому +6

    Happiest when I saw mask off!!

  • @torrhthc4103
    @torrhthc4103 3 роки тому

    Presenter stay in landed?, mediacorp has a really high pay :)

  • @bobafett5757
    @bobafett5757 3 роки тому +6

    *Great Documentary but honestly its absolutely not worth it at all to travel during pandemic even with VTL cos its quite depressing to go through this protocols*

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +2

      thanks for watching...guess it all depends on how badly you want to travel! The tests actually were not too bad.

    • @letsbehonest768
      @letsbehonest768 3 роки тому +1

      Not for Singaporeans finally have a chance to return Singapore to visit our love one. My beloved Singapore 🇸🇬, here I come !

    • @bobafett5757
      @bobafett5757 3 роки тому +2

      @@Steven.Chia.Singapore This VTL seems more suitable for urgent business trip and those visiting family in the motherland but with all this rather strict health checking I personally dont recommend anyone to travel there for leisure cos its constraining the mind to be free and at ease but still this documentary is on point in details and informative but apparently you look really worried most of the time but still its an excellent effort.

    • @applepie9806
      @applepie9806 3 роки тому

      cbcb simi, checking your health is degrading? If you don't get regular yearly health checkups then stage 4 cancer byebye. You don't seem like someone with a long lifespan other ppl would want.

    • @amychua7745
      @amychua7745 3 роки тому

      @@Steven.Chia.Singapore hi Steven, may i know which insurance company you used for the travel insurance?

  • @DeafRookielahs2
    @DeafRookielahs2 3 роки тому

    I think I'm blaming the whole Singapore covid.

  • @virgilwilliams2378
    @virgilwilliams2378 3 роки тому +3

    Not worth it. Too expensive, Too much red tape.

    • @ritalee4964
      @ritalee4964 3 роки тому

      Yes, the total costs maybe even higher if you failed the PDT prior to return to Singapore. Quarantine costs in Germany may not 100% covered by travel insurance.

  • @salamander-hi4ov
    @salamander-hi4ov 2 роки тому

    crazy.... never done this with the bird flu or the ebola

  • @samojerom1046
    @samojerom1046 3 роки тому

    It is all about business man, you have to pay more and more that said ..... you pay for quarantine, you pay for medicine, you pay for extra transportation, you pay extra price tickets, you pay extra taxes ...... etc . they want to return what they lost because of pandemic loses .

  • @cluelesscrispy
    @cluelesscrispy 3 роки тому

    So the cameraman also travelled to Germany??

  • @raindropraindrop
    @raindropraindrop 3 роки тому

    Steven, is the freshly brewed Oktoberfest beer stronger in ur opinion? =D

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 роки тому +1

      fresh beer always taste better! But I don't think it's that much stronger...I did not have enough to find out!

    • @raindropraindrop
      @raindropraindrop 3 роки тому

      @@Steven.Chia.Singapore Thank you for your time to reply!
      Drink it carefully x2, very friendly and concerned MD~

  • @bonifacebanta4590
    @bonifacebanta4590 3 роки тому +2

    I found it mind boggling where certain countries only accepted certain types of vaccines. Where WHO already listed out many of them for emergency used. Like from the video it says Sinovac is not accepted. 🥲

  • @dinisani179
    @dinisani179 3 роки тому

    Super duper

  • @vvan.y
    @vvan.y 3 роки тому +1

    Germany vaccination 60%, Malaysia vaccination rate also 60% already. When can allow VTL for Malaysia? Its been closed for 2 years and its really depressing. 82% vaccinated, 98% asymptomatic/mild symptom, yet 2021 is like another year of 2020 only. Why we r still not able to move on?

    • @janemuses3031
      @janemuses3031 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed. A bit upset that VTL with Germany when US is also over 60% plus in my county in San Mateo, Northern California its 80% vaccinated for people over 12. And most of us are waiting for a booster shot. So this high "tax" on vaccinated travelers seems like a way countries are recouping tourism dollars they lost for people desperate to travel for family reasons etc.

    • @vvan.y
      @vvan.y 3 роки тому

      @@janemuses3031 sg totally got no intention to open VTL with msia. Msia only bother about business travel lane. I'm really depressed. Living day by day, no purpose, no meaning. N they seem like want to lock sg-jb border forever

  • @luckyoaktree3572
    @luckyoaktree3572 3 роки тому +1

    Now the cases are getting higher you still dare to travel ,not my fault if you get covid -19

  • @ivisyung3088
    @ivisyung3088 3 роки тому

    Sinovac is Chinese Vaccine. its not recognised by mot western countries. So if you fly to Australia, you will still need ot be vaccinated or be in isolation for 2 weeks and you will be treated as unvaccinated

  • @gohcheesin7626
    @gohcheesin7626 3 роки тому

    Not worth it at all, wait for 6 more months.

  • @gianreyes7176
    @gianreyes7176 3 роки тому +3

    I do love to travel too..soon on God's will

  • @TyroneBeiron
    @TyroneBeiron 3 роки тому +5

    All in time for Oktoberfest 🍻

  • @musafirwheelers
    @musafirwheelers 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful video #swarupasm

  • @marcustan5868
    @marcustan5868 3 роки тому

    So many loopholes in Germany...