Once Bitten, Never Shy: Confessions of a Backpacking Diplomat

Synopsis

This title is no longer in mint condition due to: yellowing and spotting. Pages and text are otherwise completely legible.

After being offered his first overseas posting to Beijing, Sim Siong Chye was smitten by the wanderlust of travelling. Criss-crossing several continents, from Asia to Europe, the Middle East and South America, the author's encounters and cultural exchanges enable us to discover the joy and exuberance of backpacking travels. Filled with comical instances, Once Bitten, Never Shy allows us to sightsee without leaving our armchairs.

ISBN: 978-981-4305-39-6

Size: 210 by 148 mm (Closed)

No. of Pages: 128

Year Published: 2011

About the Author

Sim Siong Chye was born and grew up in Katong, Singapore. Upon graduation from the National University of Singapore, he worked briefly at a Japanese shipyard before joining Singapore's Foreign Service in 1993. He has completed two postings in China and Myanmar, and is currently serving in Australia. Once Bitten, Never Shy is the author's first travelogue.