How to 'syrup'?

The actual item ''syrup'' is made in a thing called Manual Blender, but yuo need things like Bid Apple, Big Grape etc. which are made in Turf (the grass thing from coconut basins). there are other item which enhance the fruit production when placed around the turf, like a fence or Par...*forgot the name* Look around in the Manufactures section on this db.

How to make clothes?

You can buy clothes from other players or weapon shopkeepers in villages :) you can also make them yourself by compounding (aka Alchemy) but its a lot harder than just buying it XD the price that you pay to buy things depends on the server, so it might or might not be a good choice :) Look aroung the Compounds section now XD.

The best way to travel?

If its to a near-by island, then probably a boat/raft (whatever floats your boat. see what i did there? :D) but if its something like Japan or Egypt, probably a FUELED vehicle. the most simple one is the Jalor. Again, look around Manufactures.

Hope it helped :)
btw which server r u on? I might be able to help you :)