Travelling During A Pandemic: How Has It Changed? | Talking Point | Full Episode

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  • @1337hacks
    @1337hacks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

    • @Artistic-love319
      @Artistic-love319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @sumit6190p
      @sumit6190p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @xxxxxx8818
      @xxxxxx8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A is for airborne

  • @letsbehonest768
    @letsbehonest768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oao! Pricey!

    • @dannyong4843
      @dannyong4843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh no...muito caro!

    • @wongfrancis
      @wongfrancis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    the whole of sg is envious right now

    • @nelc2399
      @nelc2399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @healthytruth1363
      @healthytruth1363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 👍😀👍

  • @claudiaimmanuelchua
    @claudiaimmanuelchua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @hrhprinceedwardearlofwesse6118
      @hrhprinceedwardearlofwesse6118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @millennia444
    @millennia444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

  • @a.b.1184
    @a.b.1184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @a.b.1184
      @a.b.1184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sunchildtine
    @sunchildtine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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)

  • @ktheng9485
    @ktheng9485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Fledermausmann
    @Fledermausmann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😀😀😀

  • @boonluitang7727
    @boonluitang7727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @DarenYoong
    @DarenYoong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do share your experience and cost!

    • @DarenYoong
      @DarenYoong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MAHTUOGG Will do!

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      have fun! hopefully the weather is good!

    • @iateyourtoesehe
      @iateyourtoesehe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      have fun and stay safe :)

    • @DarenYoong
      @DarenYoong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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. th-cam.com/video/ELj22IC2-N0/w-d-xo.html

  • @cyrilcuthbert8646
    @cyrilcuthbert8646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

  • @OCK1995
    @OCK1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @oeyt1982
    @oeyt1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @need6723
    @need6723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jaryRim
    @jaryRim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sandeula
    @sandeula 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @crosbyong
    @crosbyong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for this very helpful video! 👍

  • @fdssdf9300
    @fdssdf9300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @anna_wong
    @anna_wong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @fzessex2969
      @fzessex2969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @spikeyholly3023
    @spikeyholly3023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @BreakawayBites
    @BreakawayBites 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Forever unless you comply and get vaxxed

  • @someshsalunke2731
    @someshsalunke2731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats SQ for you - Bloodsuckers Airline.

  • @ilovetravel310
    @ilovetravel310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @peilingchin102
    @peilingchin102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @vm6445
    @vm6445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for him.. his life is soooooo normal

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      for those few days it was! I'm sure Singapore will get there too!

  • @teoweeli
    @teoweeli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mariaflorcoray
    @mariaflorcoray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jemchan
    @jemchan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @TheZone1007
    @TheZone1007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    will be funny if he tested positive when departing from germany

  • @ChanonWangtrirat
    @ChanonWangtrirat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    23:06 Genuine feeling!!!!

  • @kcx2678
    @kcx2678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Singapore has no local destination

    • @kcx2678
      @kcx2678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@j.d.166 What a shame.

    • @j.d.166
      @j.d.166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @GP ikr! Many are separated 😔

  • @xJeanica
    @xJeanica 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RobandJenny
    @RobandJenny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing! So envious! Hopefully new routes open up 😊

  • @ameree
    @ameree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @R4TEDR
      @R4TEDR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ameree
      @ameree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ivantan1021
    @ivantan1021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @swordtail
    @swordtail 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sarat8884
    @sarat8884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful information for those wanting to travel soon!

  • @azzamfs
    @azzamfs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SiaoSparrow
    @SiaoSparrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Ske3pro
    @Ske3pro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MsFlor81
    @MsFlor81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gunterbraunkinder4876
    @gunterbraunkinder4876 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @alextong6318
    @alextong6318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @alextong6318
      @alextong6318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @fsmithh
    @fsmithh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @nigelmorais7722
    @nigelmorais7722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a full PCR test.

    • @nigelmorais7722
      @nigelmorais7722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @pearlynlo8095
    @pearlynlo8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @christian9365
      @christian9365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OreoSpears
    @OreoSpears 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @letsbehonest768
      @letsbehonest768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Advance Welcome to Deutschland 🇩🇪

  • @jcm5404984
    @jcm5404984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. The famous local double check to make sure 🤨

    • @jcm5404984
      @jcm5404984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joergkalisch7749 quadro check 😜

  • @WorldAquariumSingapore
    @WorldAquariumSingapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool its like a preview of future travelling

  • @firmannugraha5210
    @firmannugraha5210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TeoOktoberfest
    @TeoOktoberfest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cheers 🍻 🍻 🍻 Oktoberfest Munich is amazing ❤

  • @psingh007
    @psingh007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool. Also good product placement :)

  • @Laddie999
    @Laddie999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 $$$$!

  • @mytwobaobeis190
    @mytwobaobeis190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid!

  • @sgsg5975
    @sgsg5975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucky man for him while enjoying and get paid too .

  • @jonyongkkkl5119
    @jonyongkkkl5119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but I think the good outweighs the bad

  • @yvonneyap9681
    @yvonneyap9681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @dailytravelclips612
      @dailytravelclips612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @acer950
    @acer950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @applepie9806
    @applepie9806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @someonehere8842
    @someonehere8842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @snowdog03
    @snowdog03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @applepie9806
      @applepie9806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@applepie9806 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @vvan.y
    @vvan.y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Aon8889
    @Aon8889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful information. 👍👍

  • @meilunle9676
    @meilunle9676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @alphaTrader.oo1
    @alphaTrader.oo1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely worth it if company paid

  • @goodrealm
    @goodrealm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Job Ever!

  • @Ram-vl2xm
    @Ram-vl2xm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @nigelng5468
    @nigelng5468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin Khoo please prepare for arrival

  • @reminiscence901
    @reminiscence901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    High quality content. Keep it up.

  • @Tantemify
    @Tantemify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @spire2171
    @spire2171 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @salamander-hi4ov
    @salamander-hi4ov 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bobafett5757
    @bobafett5757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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! ☺️

  • @virgilwilliams2378
    @virgilwilliams2378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ritalee4964
      @ritalee4964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @cluelesscrispy
    @cluelesscrispy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So the cameraman also travelled to Germany??

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no we hired a local crew since they would know the area better

  • @hotmilkritata
    @hotmilkritata 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so nice you can travel

  • @jerrodtham
    @jerrodtham 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information

  • @torrhthc4103
    @torrhthc4103 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DeafRookielahs2
    @DeafRookielahs2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I'm blaming the whole Singapore covid.

  • @karenwong1715
    @karenwong1715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woohoo Mauritius!

  • @luckyoaktree3572
    @luckyoaktree3572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bonifacebanta4590
    @bonifacebanta4590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 🥲

  • @samojerom1046
    @samojerom1046 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 .

  • @gohcheesin7626
    @gohcheesin7626 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @internationalfranchisealli5547
    @internationalfranchisealli5547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done and likeable guy

  • @tatiekbokings7930
    @tatiekbokings7930 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great and fun job u got

  • @torrhthc4103
    @torrhthc4103 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, great german beer

  • @lizmillan1
    @lizmillan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 COVID test . Such a awful sensation. No… I’ll wait until next year.

    • @hrhprinceedwardearlofwesse6118
      @hrhprinceedwardearlofwesse6118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @askjoannaable
      @askjoannaable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      S$$$$$$$$$$

  • @raindropraindrop
    @raindropraindrop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Steven.Chia.Singapore
      @Steven.Chia.Singapore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @arissajoan
    @arissajoan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happiest when I saw mask off!!

  • @brunellabigi7807
    @brunellabigi7807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I were him I would go to some other country possibly non Europe right now.

  • @CSTam-vy7bp
    @CSTam-vy7bp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hate the nasal swab ... I'd rather they extract blood!

  • @backto-il9ne
    @backto-il9ne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not worth it. Stay home.

  • @marcustan5868
    @marcustan5868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many loopholes in Germany...

  • @gianreyes7176
    @gianreyes7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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