Empowering Perspectives: Enhancing Life Fulfillment

Meet Scott Tay: Founder of Adventure Travel Company Beyond Expeditions

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Scott Tay: A Profile

Name: Scott Tay (@scottiehottie92)

Age: 31

Height: 1.80m

Weight: 80kg

Occupation: Founder of adventure travel company Beyond Expeditions

Status: Married

Food: Despite being a vegetarian, you won’t find mushrooms and eggs on his plate. Instead, tofu, daal, and chapati are his comfort foods.

Exercise: When not on assignment – either out of town on expeditions with clients or on recce trips – Scott aims to stay active. This involves hitting the gym or going for a run at least six times a week in Singapore.

Scott Tay’s Fitness Journey

From childhood, Scott showed a passion for a variety of sports like badminton, volleyball, and basketball. As he got older, he understood the need for commitment and consistency in fitness, making it a priority despite his busy entrepreneurship lifestyle.

How Scott Tay’s Love for Backpacking Began

From the age of 18, Scott was already diving into the world of backpacking. It became an obsession, enabling him to explore the world and learn beyond the confines of the classroom. This love for backpacking eventually led him to establish his adventure travel company, Beyond Expeditions.

The Ups and Downs of Scott Tay’s Career

While Scott loves the creative freedom and autonomy his job provides, transforming abstract concepts into tangible experiences for clients can be a challenge. Despite the difficulties, Scott finds fulfillment in his career.

The Charitable Side of Beyond Expeditions

Since 2018, Beyond Expeditions has been raising funds for various charities through their expeditions. They have completed six charity expeditions to date, with the next one set for July 2024 in Kyrgyzstan to support the Breast Cancer Foundation.

How National Service Prepared Scott Tay for His Career

Scott’s experience in the Singapore Civil Defence Force gave him valuable insights into effective communication and problem-solving, skills that are essential in his work today.

The Meaning of Travel for Scott Tay

For Scott, travel is about personal transformation and enabling individuals to view life from various perspectives. Whether it’s savoring a bowl of noodle soup in a humble hut or trekked across frigid terrains, each experience contributes to the purpose he seeks in life.

Scott Tay’s Personal Transformation

From feeling the need to constantly be in the spotlight, Scott’s journey has led him to embrace a more low-key lifestyle. He also values inner growth, realizing that it’s more fulfilling than concerning himself with others’ opinions.