I am not someone who typically gets excited about the journey to a destination. I am a get me there efficiently kind of traveler. But our flight to Tokyo on Singapore Airlines changed that completely.
We found our tickets for just over $400 each — one way to Tokyo. I genuinely thought it was a mistake. It was not. And what followed was honestly one of the best travel experiences we have ever had at any price point.
We boarded our A380-400..there were pictures hung on the wall. We had a three seat row to ourselves. Warm towels, earphones, toothbrushes and socks along with a 4 course menu were all handed to us.
Food included Japanese Cuisine or an International Meal. We were given our own Ben and Jerry’s and also a choice of wine, beer or cocktail.
We watched movies and slept…
And a short 12 hours later, we arrived in Tokyo.
Q: Is Singapore Airlines worth the price? A: We paid just over $400 each for a one way ticket to Tokyo and received what felt like a full service premium experience — warm towels, four course meals, Ben and Jerry’s, wine and socks. Genuinely one of the best flights we have ever taken at any price.
Q: What is the Singapore Airlines A380 like? A: The A380 is Singapore Airlines’ flagship aircraft and the experience is remarkable. The cabin is quiet, spacious and the service is exceptional. If you can fly it even once it is worth it.
Q: What meals does Singapore Airlines serve on long haul flights? A: Passengers choose between Japanese cuisine and an International menu. A full four course meal is served along with complimentary wine, beer or cocktails and yes — your own personal Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.
Q: How long is the flight from the US to Tokyo? A: Direct flights from the US west coast to Tokyo run approximately 11-12 hours. Singapore Airlines makes those hours genuinely enjoyable which is no small feat.
Q: What amenities does Singapore Airlines provide on long haul flights? A: Warm towels, earphones, toothbrush, socks, a full entertainment system with movies and a four course dining menu are all included. The service level is consistently ranked among the best in the world.
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Intentionally and incrementally. Most families who live this way did not leap from conventional to adventurous overnight. They built remote work capacity, paid down debt, tested longer trips, and had increasingly honest conversations about what they actually want from their lives. The leap feels bigger from outside than from inside.
Different for every family. For some it is long-term travel. For others it is weekend adventures close to home. What connects them is intentionality about how time is spent and a preference for experiences over accumulation. The version that fits your family is the right one.
By finding stability within the adventure rather than treating them as opposites. Routines, rituals, and family rhythms travel with you. Familiar foods, bedtime routines, and predictable family dynamics provide stability even when the location changes. Kids need consistency in relationships more than consistency in geography.
That people are fundamentally similar across cultures in what they want for their families. That comfort zone is a smaller circle than it feels from inside. That the things worth having in life require effort and discomfort to get. And that time together doing hard interesting things is the most reliable source of family closeness.
By getting clear on why you made the choices you made and returning to that clarity when the outside noise gets loud. Most families living unconventionally describe an initial period of explaining themselves that gradually gives way to just living the life. The explaining becomes less necessary as the results become visible.
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That sounds like the best flight ever. Were you guys flying first class?
Nope, First class was 14,000! They have suites upstairs on the place with beds and lcd flat screens, a "hollywood bathroom" and a leather armchair!
I just booked a ticket with Singapore and I am unbelievably excited about it! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your flight, now I can't wait for mine!