Epic Travel Designer

10/07/2025

🚨 Framed by a Scratch in Northern Europe🚨

A tiny scratch.
A $1,200 bill.
A client swearing he didn’t do it.
And a car rental company pointing fingers.

Most would walk away.
𝐖𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.

When our client was wrongly billed for damage he didn’t cause, we stepped in like detectives—slowing videos, enhancing footage, and proving his innocence with AI tools and forensic zooming (yes, really 😮).

Result? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝.
Because at 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫, we don’t just plan your dream trip—we protect it.

💡 Want to know how we did it? And what every self-drive traveler should know before returning a rental car?

👉 Read the full behind-the-scenes story: https://epictraveldesigner.com.sg/behind-the-scenes-how-we-solved-a-1200-car-rental-dispute/

How our expert team resolved a costly car rental dispute in the Northern Europe—proving that a good travel designer is worth more than peace of mind.

27/06/2025

🌍✨ Designed Trips: Faroe Islands — Puffins, Fjords & Private Adventures ✨🌍

When a VIP client asked us to design a 6-day escape to the Faroe Islands, we knew it would be special. From helicoptering into remote Rituskor, crossing a cliffside bridge, to private puffin encounters (guided by the ex-Deputy Prime Minister!), and fishing with locals—this was no ordinary vacation.

Even the weather couldn’t stop us from delivering jaw-dropping moments.
🎣 Private fishing in Faroese fjords
🐧 Exclusive puffin sightings on a private island
🚁 Helicopter ride across the archipelago
🏔️ Hike to the floating lake of Sørvágsvatn
🍽️ Dinner in a local home, cooking their own catch
Action packed for 6 days. Because when every moment is curated with care, time stretches into memory.

👉 Curious how we design once-in-a-lifetime escapes, even to the world’s edge?
Read the full story here:
https://epictraveldesigner.com.sg/faroe-islands-an-arctic-escape-for-the-adventurous-soul/

Step inside our VIP client’s bespoke 6-day Faroe Islands private tour—puffins, fjords, private islands, and helicopters—crafted by Epic Travel Designer.

23/06/2025

✈️ FLIGHT DELAYED. PRIVATE YACHT AT RISK. FAMILY PANICKING.

It was close to midnight when our client’s message came in.
“We’re circling in the air and can’t land. What do we do?”
Their connecting flight to Norway’s Lofoten Islands was about to be missed. The next flight? Too late. Their private yacht experience? In jeopardy.

While they were in the air, we were on the ground—working through time zones and closed offices on a Saturday night.
✅ 3 vendors called
✅ A ferry booked
✅ A car rental rerouted
✅ A hotel updated
✅ A yacht cruise salvaged
✅ 7 family members saved from travel chaos

All they saw? A smooth ride to their destination.
All we did? Work tirelessly behind the scenes.
✨ Want to know what really happens when things go wrong?
Read our full rescue story—and why having a travel designer on your side makes all the difference.

📖 [Read the blog post now] 👉 https://epictraveldesigner.com.sg/behind-the-scenes-how-we-rescued-a-norway-vacation-from-a-flight-delay-nightmare/

What happens when flights get cancelled mid-trip? Go behind the scenes with a travel designer handling real-time crises with calm, speed, & expert coordination.

13/06/2025

🚗✨ Japan Trip Report: Discovering Ine, Kyoto’s Hidden Fishing Village

Away from the crowds and clichés of Kyoto lies a quiet coastal village that stole our hearts—Ine. Famous for its funaya (traditional wooden boathouses), this charming village offers a rare glimpse into Japan’s slower, more authentic side.

In our latest Japan trip report, we share what it’s like to stay in a funaya, the must-try local flavours (yes, sukiyaki is involved 😋), and the morning buzz of fishermen bringing in their catch. This is not just a visit—it’s an experience of village life, untouched by mass tourism.

🌊🏡 Curious to see how a real funaya looks from the inside?
🍲 Want to know what to eat in Ine?
👣 Wondering what daily life in a seaside Kyoto village feels like?

👉 Read our full travel story and let Ine inspire your next journey:
https://epictraveldesigner.com.sg/exploring-ine-kyotos-quiet-gem-by-the-sea/

13/06/2025

A good way to end the week with a positive review. Glad that we always delivered regardless of the destination.

Thank you for all the trust in us. 😍

If you are heading to Europe, Asia, Australia or anywhere else, and prefer an authentic experience, things off the beaten tracks, be like a traveller instead of a tourist, speak to us. We are all for unique experiences crafted for your needs.

18/04/2025

Good news for those keen to explore exotic destinations in Japan. Far from the hype of Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka, there are many hidden gems that still has the old charm of Japan.

We just got back from a month in Shikoku/North Kyoto/Okayama, and for most parts, we blend in with the locals. There were little tourists and we felt like travellers more than tourists.

People are kind and polite, nothing against foreigners. Best part, no acoommodation/tourist tax.

We always advocate to travel the least travelled and enjoy the tranquility and serenity of Japan.

With the upcoming collaboration with SQ and ANA, it has become easier to access remote Japan. Speak to us to know how.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will begin operating revenue-sharing flights between Singapore and Japan from September 2025, with the joint fare products for these services going on sale in May 2025, further deepening their commercial partnership.

05/04/2025

Another review from a repeat client who just came back from Japan.

This review made our day when clients like Jeffrey appreciated our efforts. It was Jeffrey 2nd trip with us and glad that we delivered.

The review came at a time when we were having a tough time. For trip planning, there were things that were out of our control, like weather, traffic jam, accommodations amenities. Unfortunately, we often took the blunt of it with some self entitled clients. Just a couple of days ago, we had the request of rewriting the whole itinerary to accommodate the weather while the clients were on the move!

It was sweet clients like Jeffrey that always kept us going. It kept our passion and fire going strong.

Thank you for making our day ☺️

11/03/2025

🌍 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭 𝐯𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭? 💳✈️

At Epic Travel Designer, we always recommend traveling with a travel card for safety, convenience, and better exchange rates—no more worrying about carrying too much cash! But which one should you choose? 🤔

In our latest blog post, we compare 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 based on exchange rates, fees, supported currencies, and ease of use. 📊

✅ 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 – Best for multi-currency holding & international transfers
✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭 – Great for Europe with spot rates on weekdays
❌ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 – Simple, but less competitive rates

💡 Our pro tip: Use 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 + 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭 for the ultimate travel money strategy!

Epic Travel Designer compares Wise, Revolut, & YouTrip to help you pick the best travel card. Discover the best exchange rates, fees, & use a two-card strategy!

02/03/2025

For those heading to Japan in 2025, be aware of the upcoming changes.

One point that has been echoed across all media, Japan is experiencing over tourism. Stay away from Kansai to have a true authentic feel.

Not sure whereas to head to ? Speak to us on how to arrange for a truly off the crowd Japan vacation.

Japan is changing fast, and there are 10 important updates tourists should know about.

26/02/2025

Inspiring stories of the 80s grannies. If they can do it, so can you :)

Take charge of your own travels and enjoy the freedom of travel.

Meet the TikTok Traveling Grannies. 👵 Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby are the vaunted darlings of the travel influencer sphere—but they’re a little different from their peers. Hazelip and Hamby are octogenarians.

At 81 years old, the best friends traveled around the world in 80 days, documenting their adventures on their blog, , and on social media, where they've amassed more than 100,000 followers.

10/02/2025

❄️ 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫? ❄️

Say goodbye to crowded ski resorts and hello to your 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫!🌨️✨ Imagine skiing on 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰, soaking in 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬, meeting 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨, and even soaring in a 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧 (weather permitting 😉).

At 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫, we don’t do cookie-cutter trips. We 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 exclusive, 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 just for you—𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 🎿❄️

📍 Furano’s winter magic
🐎 Horse riding & animal petting
🧀 DIY cheese-making fun
🛳️ Scenic cruise on Lake Toya
🏡 Cozy ryokan stays with kaiseki feasts

✨ 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐬, 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐰𝐚𝐲!

💬 𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰-𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 & 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Check our latest blog post here:

https://epictraveldesigner.com.sg/hokkaido-winter-private-tour-a-tailor-made-snowy-escape-for-families/

27/01/2025

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Epic Travel Designer! 🧧🌟

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with joy, good health, and many exciting adventures. May this new year bring you unforgettable journeys and cherished memories.

To recharge and embrace the festive season, we’ll be taking a well-deserved break and will resume operations on 3rd February. However, for any last-minute travel plans (within 10 days), we’re just a WhatsApp message away!

Here’s to a year of epic travels and unforgettable experiences. Thank you for letting us be part of your adventures.