{"product_id":"once-bitten-never-shy","title":"Once Bitten, Never Shy: Confessions of a Backpacking Diplomat","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis title is no longer in mint condition due to: yellowing and spotting. Pages and text are otherwise completely legible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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, \u003cem\u003eOnce Bitten, Never Shy\u003c\/em\u003e allows us to sightsee without leaving our armchairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-981-4305-39-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 by 148 mm (Closed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSim 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. \u003cem\u003eOnce Bitten, Never Shy\u003c\/em\u003e is the author's first travelogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armour Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53868928926068,"sku":"978-981-4305-39-6","price":12.21,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2323\/9284\/files\/Once_Bitten_Never_Shy.jpg?v=1785918435","url":"https:\/\/armourpublishing.com\/products\/once-bitten-never-shy","provider":"Armour Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}