Leonard Mok
My love for traveling started at age 16 when I did my first solo trip to Thailand. I had an opportunity to join an international airline at 21 where my love of travel took me to 120 cities in all 7 continents.
Travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but also to engage with different people, to embrace adventures as they come and to share new and meaningful experiences with friends and loved ones. My most significant travel memory is a holiday to Rio De Janeiro – a destination known for colourful carnivals, samba, bossa nova and amazing beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana. On my trip, I visited the Favela, a slum within the glistening city and it was a real eye opener like no other as it showed the enormous divergence between rich and poor.
My travel bucket list is to finish visiting the 7 wonders of the world. I have 3 more wonders left to go - the Taj Mahal located in India, Chichen Itza Iocated in Mexico and Machu Picchu located in Peru!
Favourite places I've been
My hot picks
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View propertyIce Hotel, Lapland, Sweden
How this Swedish landmark is creatively redesigned and reborn each winter season is truly a treat to the senses and the Ice Hotel has become a must-visit Swedish landmark for travellers from all parts of the globe. -
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View propertyOne&Only Reethi Rah, North Male Atoll, Maldives
It’s truly an unforgettable experience where you are surrounded by the wonders of the Indian Ocean, One&Only Reethi Rah makes its home on one of the largest islands in North Malé Atoll. Unprecedented privacy. Transcendent luxury.Go ahead and spoil yoursef -
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View propertySugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St Lucia
The Sugar Beach allows one to enjoy the serenity and beauty of 100 acres of pristine rainforest on the Caribbean Sea. It’s all at the site of an 18th-century sugar plantation and surrounded by the UNESCOWorld Heritage-listed Pitons.
My top tips
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Always learn basic phrases in the native language of the destination that you are visiting. The locals will appreciate it and it will make your interactions easier.
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Check if you can pre-book tickets to attractions, activities, and excursions online. This will save you time from queuing in line!
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Research in advance to know the best seasons to travel to a destination, it can really make or break the holiday. Shoulder seasons are great time to visit to avoid the crowds.