Sera Monastery, near Lhasa Tibet, is the place you need to visit to see Tibetan monks debate in the traditional way. In this post we share photos of Sera Monastery, plus video of the monks debating. One of the massive bucket list highlights of our tour of Tibet was visiting the Sera Monastery. This Buddhist … Read more
Last year we went through Cyclone Jasper. We were fairly well prepared, but we should have been better prepared. I already wrote a little about that in a post titled “Mistakes we made in cyclone prep.” That was at the end of 2023. This year, 2024, cyclone season is just around the corner. I’ve been … Read more
London is full of educational things to do for kids, and adults. In this post we’ll share some of our best ideas, places, and tips. Our site is well known for “worldschooling“, or “world schooling” a process of finding education from the world. I’ve written several books on this topic and it’s one of my … Read more
On this site we talk a lot about “worldschooling“. It’s how our kids were educated on the road, learning from the world around them. It’s as natural as breathing to me, wherever we go, we find the learning. Not everyone gets this concept. I’ve just been on a call with a lady on the other … Read more
Trekking in Nepal is the ultimate trekking experience but there’s more to trekking in Nepal than the famous Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Annapurna Circuit treks. This post tells you about the many hikes you can take in Nepal, helps you choose the right trek for you, and explains how to organise a trek. We … Read more
Regular readers will know that we just spent almost a month in Egypt. Why? For fun, obviously and to please our kids who are fascinated by learning about Egypt. Suggested topics and interesting facts for kids to learn about Ancient Egypt include Ancient Egypt, the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid (allegedly the last of the … Read more
Which things do you really need to homeschool on the road? (Some call this form of homeschooling travel schooling, road schooling, or worldschooling) What books, supplies, materials, equipment and resources do you need to carry with you? It’s not much. I’m not going to write a list. I’m not going to make you buy things so … Read more
A list of the best places to visit in Bangkok for tourists. Bangkok has an extraordinary number of temples, wats and monuments that are all incredibly beautiful, along with the old and new palaces. We also give you cultural and historic highlights, shopping, sightseeing, fun things to do for kids, food experiences and some off-the-beaten-track … Read more
IMPORTANT UPDATE: March 2025. The Thailand Earthquake of March 2025 has caused damage in Bangkok. Both airports were closed but I’m reading that they have reopened after safety checks. The epicentre was in Myanmar, so I’m assuming the whole area between Bangkok and the Myanmar border is affected. Trains and Metro services in Bangkok were affected. … Read more
The best time to visit Cairns is broadly considered to be Australia’s cooler months, thus avoiding the wet season, tropical cyclones, and stinger season. If you’d prefer to avoid these natural phenomena, you should visit between May and October, these are the months many people consider “ideal” for visiting Cairns. However, you can visit Cairns … Read more
You’ve probably heard of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, but have you heard of Kuching, its capital, which is also known as Cat City? Kuching Sarawak is one of our favourite destinations in the world, find out why in our post. The word Kuching actually means “cat” and cat-related landmarks abound. That has to … Read more
My kids are big now. Bigger than me. Young people with minds and opinions of their own. I think it’s time to ask them, honestly, what they hated about travel and travelling for 6 full years as a digital nomad family. There must be something, surely? All those long hours on planes, vomit-inducing bus rides, … Read more
Wales with kids. Things to do in Wales with kids next summer holidays and in autumn and winter this year. We’ve listed plenty of things to do in Wales for kids outdoors, in cities, in remote places far from crowds, as well as the usual tourist attractions. Is taking your kids to Wales a great … Read more
Kuching Sarawak is a city in Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Kuching, its capital, of Sarawak, and is also known as Cat City. Kuching Sarawak is one of our favourite destinations in the world, find out why in our post. The word Kuching actually means “cat” and cat-related landmarks abound. That has to be … Read more
Visiting London with kids is a great idea, as London UK has so many incredible and unique things to do for your kids and for your family. London is certainly one of the best cities in the world to visit with kids. It is a top-pick travel destination for children because of the wealth of … Read more
It’s quite remarkable how differently people spend on a 12 month gap year or RTW (Round The World Trip) We spent just $30, 000 for our family. That’s under $10,000 each for the year. That was in Australian dollars but at that time $ Au and $ US were very similar. Others spend $30,000 per … Read more
Queensland in a vast state in the northeast of Australia. The best places to visit in Queensland are the beaches, rainforest, The Great Barrier Reef, many islands and historic towns, along with vibrant modern cities and some of Australia’s best tourist attractions. Queensland has mile after mile of beaches, surf, perfect island destinations, coral reefs, … Read more
Most of us have a kitchen of some sort, right? Well, you can use your kitchen to teach your kids science every day. I don’t mean lecturing them, making notes and doing experiments that have to be written up. Just talk to them, constantly, about what is going on right in front of them, all … Read more
We had flights booked for Bali in January 2020 and a plan to travel around Southeast Asia for a few months. We’d spotted a little bit of fuss about some virus in China in December 2019 and we were keeping an eye on it. A few days before we were due to depart Coronavirus suddenly … Read more
The Iban tribe of Borneo are unique and special people. These are the former head hunters of Borneo but headhunting days are now long gone. More or less. Some groups of Iban still live traditionally in communal longhouses where dozens of families share a large covered communal area. These traditional longhouses are in remote areas … Read more
Sri Lanka is a justifiably popular holiday destination for families with kids thanks to it lovely beaches, incredible wildlife, good food and good hospitality. Sri Lanka has many kid-friendly attractions and things to do plus some very good hotels for kids and families, at a great price. But is Sri Lanka with kids easy? We … Read more
The Everest Base Camp Trek or EBC Trek in Nepal. What Difficulties with trekkers face? How difficult is the trek or hike, and what hidden difficulties exist besides the altitude and distance walked? “We got back from Everest yesterday. It’s been an amazing 3 weeks, (yes, 21 days, not 14) and it’s been tough, so, … Read more
What are the travel essentials and what items should be left at home? Travel Essentials are the things we all need to pack every time, for every type of destination or travel style. They are also the essential items required in particular instances and for particular activities and destinations. We discuss the general travel essentials … Read more
Are you worrying about travelling to Thailand with kids? We can help you with that. If you’d like to dip your toe in the water of Asian family travel, taking kids to Thailand would be my top recommendation. We have been to Thailand with our children 20+ times, each trip has been fabulous and problems … Read more
Namche Bazaar is a town that most trekkers pass through on the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. This little market town is a real hub and important acclimatisation stop for trekkers and it’s grown into a tourist destination in itself. It’s a wonderful town, I love everything about it. I’d heard the name, dreamed … Read more
Cairns has numerous great attractions within easy reach of the city and CBD but there are also loads of things to do in the surrounding area. We’re local travel bloggers, we live just outside Cairns when we’re not travelling the world, so we really enjoyed putting this Cairns travel blog section together for you. In … Read more
Almost 7 years ago Chef and I sat on the patio and hatched the plan that became an indefinite round the world trip that would change our lives. We were to set off for a family gap year that became a never-ending travel lifestyle. We became nomadic long-term travellers. Last week saw us returning home. … Read more
So here’s the thing, Tibet is way, way high. Crazy high. Everyone knows that to trek in the Himalayas you’ll have altitude issues and probably need to take diamox and have acclimatisation days and such like, but before we set off to Tibet last week I hadn’t actually thought much about the altitude of the … Read more
I honestly don’t know where to start with Tibet. We’ve just spent 8 incredible days travelling through Tibet on a trip from Kathmandu and those 8 days were some of the most mesmerising of our last 6 years of full-time travel. I now need to create a Tibet travel blog to record our memories before … Read more
Chitwan Nepal can be reached by bus (public or tourist class) from Kathmandu or other departure points in Nepal. A short domestic flight can take you to Bharatpur Airport in Chitwan district, 22 Km, 14 miles from Chitwan National Park. The easiest way to visit Chitwan is to book a multi day tour from Kathmandu or … Read more
Yes, it happened, the day we never anticipated. After 5 and a half years of full time travel we met our first major booking related problem. We turned up to board our flight to be told that no, actually, we weren’t getting on their plane today. Our tickets didn’t exist, our flights had been cancelled … Read more
We posted already about our experiences of travelling around Southeast Asia with kids (for 5 years!) now let’s have a look at where you should go in Southeast Asia. What are the standout, must-see places, attractions, and destinations You’re probably in the process of planning your Southeast Asia trip, or thinking about taking your children … Read more
First of all, don’t panic. You can visit Asia with kids. In fact, travel to Asia with kids is pretty easy. I normally tell people how to backpack around or through South East Asia with kids, in that, I help them with planning, itineraries and travel arrangements. Today I’m going to tell you what it’s … Read more
We’ve been waiting for this. When we first had the idea of basing ourselves in Romania, locals told us winter temperatures can easily drop to -25C. We checked online, we couldn’t find any records of temperatures that low, so we kind of didn’t believe it but wanted to find out what winter weather in Maramures … Read more
Hoi An is famous as a food lovers’ destination with many local specialities to eat. The Vietnamese food in Hoi An is superb, but there are also some great Western, Asian, and Western/Asian fusion restaurants to try. In this post we share to eat in Hoi An, restaurants to try, and Hoi An speciality food … Read more
We spent almost 6 months living in Hoi An Vietnam, so we needed to shop at the markets regularly. We started with the Hoi An Central Market near the river in the UNESCO listed Old Town. This is the market that most tourists will see. The Hoi An Night Market is also held in the … Read more
This is a post about what a modern nomadic lifestyle actually means. We enjoyed this lifestyle of freedom for almost 7 years, a nomad lifestyle with kids, in Asia, Europe, parts of Africa, the USA and Central America. We loved our nomad lifestyle and no, we were not “living hand to mouth”. And then I … Read more
To create an effective blog and generate a steady online income, you have to spend a little money. This is something I wish I’d realised years ago rather than struggling using every second-rate free tool I could find. Some free tools are great, sure, we use many here, but the premium versions are often mind-blowingly … Read more
If you are keen world travellers or you know a travelling family, you’ll like our ideas for Christmas travel gifts for kids and families. In this post we include travel-related gifts, often educational, as well as small gifts to pack in a suitcase or backpack for children and families on the road. We have practical, … Read more
There are several Hill Tribes in Thailand, mostly in north Thailand. These Thai villages can be visited by tourists, and it is possible to arrange overnight stays in Hill Tribe villages. 20 years ago I took an extended trek in Northern Thailand staying in various Hill Tribe villages in the Mae Hon Song area. This … Read more
A “things to do in Bangkok” post could easily turn into a book. This is a city with so many facets, so many variables that in 20 years of travel to Thailand, I’ve still not seen it all, nor had enough. These days I bring my children, they love this city too and ask to … Read more
Readers and consult clients are forever asking me how to make sure kids are safe on the road. I don’t pretend to be a parenting expert but I am a travel with kids expert so I’d like to share with you some tips, devices and ideas for sensible child safety measures while travelling or during … Read more