‘Know that the window is getting smaller’: Singaporeans urge man to travel with parents while he can

Singaporeans are urging a 25-year-old earning S$105,000 a year to travel with his parents while he still can. The man, who plans to take his parents, both in their 60s, on longer trips costing around S$24,000 to S$27,000 annually, turned to an online forum, r/singaporefi, seeking advice on whether this spending was financially wise.

He shares that he intends to take one 2-week, one-2 week, and a few long weekend trips per year, but his main concern is the financial impact. "My other expenses are not much at ~S$1,000 per month," he explains. Commenters encouraged him to prioritize this experience, emphasizing that while money can be earned back, time cannot.

They suggested starting with a one-week trip before committing to longer ones. The man revealed he had recently traveled with his parents to Europe and Asia, where they enjoyed local cuisine and the overall experience. Despite the long flights, his parents thoroughly enjoyed the vacations. Other commenters also shared their travel budgets, with some allocating between S$16,000 and S$20,000 annually.

Financially, the post author acknowledges that there's a balance between enjoying travel and contributing to other important goals like investments. Despite financial concerns, a survey by Klook's Travel Pulse 2026 found that eight in 10 Singaporeans plan to travel overseas this year. To manage costs, some are cutting travel expenses through deals and discounts, booking earlier, and selecting cheaper accommodation options.