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Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?
A. We didn't really have vacations when I was a child. We were constantly traveling between Malaysia and Singapore, which is connected by a bridge at the southernmost end of Malaysia. In fact, when I was a child, I had to go between countries twice a day to go to school, because I was living in Malaysia at the time, but attending primary school in Singapore. So I was pretty sick of traveling.
Q. What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?
A. Every country has a brunch culture and a late-night eating culture. You just have to find your spots, and always bring a Ziploc bag.
Q. If you've ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip?
A. I usually don't travel during Christmas and other peak period holidays, but I did go for Christmas in Vietnam with my wife and her parents, who left Vietnam as adults during the Vietnam War. It was great, because not only did we get to spend time together as a family, but Vietnam is a very great place to visit, with great fresh foods and flavors. We had people who knew the place showing us around.
Q. What are your five favorite cities?
A. New York, Melbourne, Singapore, Kyoto, Vancouver.
Q. Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?
A. Greek Islands, Alaska and the Caribbean.
Q. When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?
A. Laptop, noise-canceling headphones, Kindle, notebook and pen and a Ziploc bag.
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