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Hi to all Members
Some members like to backpack, travel with little or no frills. I, on the other hand, like to travel with reasonably priced frills such as 3* hotels, organized transportation, pickup services to airports. I am wondering if there are like-minded members who luv museums, palaces, castles etc and would like to make specialized single-country trips to Germany, Italy and Spain. If U do please post here. Kind Regards
Dear Silverhairs Friends,
I am a poly lecturer in my 40s and a relatively new member. I am also considerating a 14D Silk Road trip departing on Sept 16. However, this trip has not be confirmed which is subjected to getting the minimum number. If you are interested, please let me know which trip would you prefer.
Yours Sincerely, Moon Wong
Hi Guys
Some of us in the cycling group have discussed about making a trip to this wonderful place from Fri, 20 Oct to Sun, Oct 06. Those travelling may have to apply for official leave from their office if it falls on a working day. Please do not bring children.
We wish to cater just one busload of about 40-44 paxs. The fares and other details will be updated in a few days’ time.
In the meantime, you can view details about this place here –
Hi SHC members,
I am planning to make trip to UK, Europe not only to sight see , but also on a Eco-village discovery tour. Such Eco-villages are under GEN ( Global EcoVillage Network) and are endorsed by United Nations. They have all- year volunteer programmes and also conduct courses on various topics on Eco-village Matters that are also endorsed by UN. Overall, i would say, the intention is to travel not to just the towns but also the countryside, and learn from people of different cultures, on the Main issue of living and doing something to care for the environment that is around us. Singapore, in many ways is quite pro-active in being ECO- friendly , from the ways we recycle water, to be self sufficient and the concept of making a greener Singapore with rooftop gardens, etc. A very few like Ivy Singh-Lim has even started Singapore’s most well-known back-to-nature countryside living and have expanded into the farming business “Bolloywood veggies”.
Right now, for me it is just to travel and visit other countries that i have not been to, while i am still strong and healthy. There are many such Eco-villages all round Europe, England, Italy, Spain , that have all-year round volunteer programmes,, that you will probably take a life time to visit. Right now,i t is almost the end of summer so it is the right time to visit Europe and then maybe Australia and New Zealand after Dec. Estimated cost, will be the air tickets, train tickets, and basic meals cost, and hoping to save as much on hotesl by getting free lodging volunteering in the Eco-villages. I think it is better than staying at some expensive hotel for a night, this way you can meet friends and stay longer with them. You get to see and experienced a lot more and you can learn a lot more, of the food, culture , ideas and at the same time leaving a healthy life in the countryside. I believe the Eco-village concept should start with our own body first. The first village is our body ( it holds our mind and soul ) that we have to keep healthy to serve us for the many years down the road. So if anyone of you, is free, after retiring and feel you are healthy and strong enough to take on such travel, do consider, to join me. You are invited to join me at any stage and at any place while i am on the move in Europe,as i may be there for 3 months or more.
Cheers, maybe i will learn how to make heathlier Sheppard’s Bread by then.
Malacca Resort/Eco Village Tour 10/8 – 12/8 (optional day 13/8) Day 1 – Eco Village ( near Palm Resort Golf Course, 2nd Link), Malacca Ayer Keroh Resort, stay at Hotel Puri (original Nyonya House converted into a 4 star Heritage Hotel ) Night eating in Malacca Town Hawker Centre ( Malacca Newton Centre).
Day 2 – Coasting along Tanjong Kling, Tanjong Bidara and arriving in Port Dickson, staying at the “out in the Beach Hotel” with glass bottoms. Night enjoy local food along the Beach and Quiet evening.
Day 3 – Visit Port Klang and (Malaysia version of Sentosa Cove and Beach Homes ) Phase 1 completed and PHase 2 for booking. Expressway back to Spore and stopover at A Formosa Resort for Lunch and evening stop over at JB for cheap bargains and dinner.
Welcome to all SHC members to join in, or form their own Car pool groups to join in. Right now i am driving with Dave and Andrew joining me. Call me or sms me for more info or details 91519301.
I am planning to enjoy the cold weather in North Thailand during the month of Nov. This is a no-frills trip, don’t expect 4-star hotels or always proper sit-down dinner. The last time I was there was about a year ago.
Some SilverHairs have already requested to change the venue of the last Chonburi trip. Unfortunately, Vincent Khoo, a long time retiree, has some assignments and unable to organise a Northern Thailand trip. Well, this time, we have someone who is crazy about mountain views, camping and sleeping at National Parks at between 10 – 20C temperature, visiting fresh markets, sitting besides the Mekong river at 5pm, loves fresh clean air, enjoys smelling beautiful orchides, good and cheap beers, loves a cup of instant noodles, loaded with plenty of vegetables, enjoys country living and dinner on the grass at a hill resort.
His name is Sompho, speaks good English, and I would say he is great at helping us "SilverHairs" feel young. Dont worry, no mountain climbing. He works in Singburi province, but will take the time to bring us around. I am agreed to join this trip.
November in North Thailand is a great time, the rain has stopped, weather should be pretty dry and temperatures should be in the 20’s. Sweaters required.
The schedule is not confirmed yet. But, it is likely to be like this. Arrive and meet at ChiangMai airport on Thur Nov 2, 12nn, and depart ChiangMai airport Thur Nov 9 by 12nn. Itinery would include mountain resorts which you are likely not to have visited, the Golden triangle, Mekong river.
If you are interested to join this trip, please reply and register here. We hope this trip will serve as a great platform for SilverHairs to know one another better. This trip is strictly for SilverHairs members only. No Children. Closing date: 25 Aug 12nn. Max number of persons: 2 vans.
Terence Seah
Message from Vincent Khoo:
Interested participants: Veronica wong, Jessie Lu, Siow Lee Lee, Patrician Lam, Peter Thia and friends.
Vincent does not have internet access. Tel/SMS: +65 9194-5377, +661 555-9950. Interested participants can contact Vincent as above.
Travelling together is a joy. Only, if we know one another. It takes time to know one another. Maybe not now, as some of ours are still working. Maybe wait until we retire. For some, better travel while our legs can take us around. Need to keep costs down too. Budget airlines helps.
Let’s start a list of travellers. If you like to travel, just put your name here, so that others can contact you. And, if you are going somewhere, and want to look for fellow travelling friends, come here to this list too.
We shall keep updating this list. Simply let us know through your comments:
Charles Wee, Terence Seah, Veronica Wong, Gibson Tan, Ann Giri, Lily Ho, Jessie Lu, Seow Lee Lee, Patricia Lam, Eyvonne Chew, Peter Thia, Maria Tan.
Terence Seah
Sorry Terence, did not get a chance to talk to you yesterday……. you were too busy mixing around! I enjoyed last night’s session, with lots of enthusiastic sharing. But really, we ought to bring back the practice of starting and finishing on time…. well, maybe not too far off time.
My trip to Fraser’s Hill is simple enough affair. A trip on one of those aircon coach to KL, then a car trip up the Hill. The arrangement is done by my friend who frequently travels there. Anyone interested in joining me can email me, so that I can forward the itinerary.
I certainly love adventure travel, but prefer anywhere nearby, and reasonably affordable ($$ constraints due to retirement!). Must look for that potential tour guide and the Rompin regular!
I am a Singaporean of age 54. I am still working but may be retiring soon. Agree that we should make more friends, make our lives more meaningful and enjoy our silver age.
My interest is in cooking, baking, hiking and travelling. I have recently completed a certificate baking course at Baking Industry Training Centre and may be able to contribute in this area.
I am a retiree and am interested in participating in a club that "excites" me. I’ll appreciate your informing me of any coming activities or, share the club’s goals and objectives for my consideration.
I have read the comments in the silverhairs club and have studied yours – the one below, pretty closely. I must say that everything sounds exciting and I can feel the "vim and vitality" emerging. However, I’m not sure if anything has actually taken place. It certainly would be good to have one/two events to kick off and then, keep the momentum going from there. This is only my opinion, pardon me if I’m too quick in commenting.
Well Terence, it appears that most if not all of your members are silver haired. I’m not sure if I still qualify as one or, would be considered a tad too old. I’m close to 58 and fully retired. No, I’m not sitting around and not knowing what to do or how to pass my time. I’m fully occupied pursuing stuff which I’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t when I was in employment. My interests are manifold. Some being, travelling to non-touristy places and roughing it out if necessary, organising makan makan / pot luck parties for those who love cooking, "makaning" and socialising in a more informal atmosphere, participating in activities for nature lovers like trekking, gardening, nature conservation etc, lots, lots more and finally, voluntary work – paying back to society. Hence, my schedule is really tight.
So, why my interest in joining a club like the silverhairs! Well, I can always do with more friends, new people, new crowd and, participating in other interests like, dancing – no not line dancing please, "clubbing", having a drink or two and laughing the night away. Anyway, I’m game for anything that smells excitment. I am adventurous, daring but cautious at the same time and, always looking out for something new. Would like to try "backpacking" if I have some company/companion willing to do this. However, this will have to be some time from now. Too many commitments at present.
You may wonder why I’ve written so much & not bother creating a profile under the silverhairs website. Well, I’m not that skillful in handling modern day gadget yet. Perhaps, you or someone can start a class teaching us to be more computer savvy. I may be late again in responding should you reply to this. I’ll be leaving for a 10-day vacation to Sabah tomorrow. I love the place. This is my second trip in two months.
We have also members who have expressed keen interest in finding friends among the Silverhairs group to travel together to different parts of Asia. Travel while we can still walk is the desire of many would-be retiree. So, if you are looking for friends to travel together, this is the section.