Sukhothai is a city in central Thailand and home to Thailand's first ancient captial. For lovers of history and culture Sukhothai is a must visit and we'd encourage anyone to add Sukhothai to their Thailand itinerary. However, getting to Sukhothai isn't so easy, it's a little off the main train lines, so buses , private tours and transfers could be what you need. Information on … [Read more...]
Thailand Itinerary 2 Weeks and 3 Weeks
A reader asked me to write a Thailand itinerary for her 3 week vacation, I think it's best to start with 2 weeks, because that's how long most holiday makers have, and add on some optional extras as trip time allows. A Thailand itinerary is something unique to each person, one man's dream tour is another's trip from hell and Thailand caters to many, often conflicting, travel … [Read more...]
Favourite and Recommended Hotels, Hostels and Guest Houses in Southeast Asia
It's time for us to write a post on our favourite and recommended hotels, hostels and guest houses in Southeast Asia. We've been travelling the world for 5 years now and a lot of that time has been spent in Southeast Asia, some of these places we've used multiple times, others we've used once and really loved them. All are at the lower cost end of the price spectrum but not … [Read more...]
Hoi An With Kids 2018
Hoi An is a magical little town on the coast in central Vietnam and we enjoyed 6 months there with our kids. Famous for its UNESCO listed Old Town, tailors' shops and monthly full moon lantern festival, it also has long sandy beaches and 5 star resorts. It attracts family holiday makers in large numbers. They visibly out-number backpackers these days and a lot of families with … [Read more...]
Maeklong Railway Market from Bangkok
Maeklong railway market is really no distance at all from Bangkok, is easy to get to and well worth the trip. The Maeklong market itself is a fascinating warren of stalls many selling local seafood, but it's the trains passing through that most want to see. We've tried getting to Maeklong by local bus ( minibus) en-route to Amphawa and the floating markets of Samut Songkram and … [Read more...]
Kumquat Festival Hoi An & Tet 2018
The kumquats and flowers of Tet were just one of the highlights and interesting happenings during our 6 months living in Hoi An. Tet is a huge festival, Lunar New Year, and it was a privilege to be in Vietnam at this special time. Kumquats play a starring roll in the Tet festivities and Hoi An started getting in the mood for New Year around the time of The Kumquat Festival. We … [Read more...]
Places to Visit in Singapore-Christmas Blog Special!
We spent almost 2 weeks in Singapore at Christmas and split our time between a budget hostel near the Singapore River, a short walk from the marina, quays and Marina Bay Sands, and a more luxury Resorts World Hotel on Sentosa Island. We also took the opportunity to take a 3 day break to an island resort a ferry ride from Singapore so we really got the best of everything … [Read more...]
Telunas Resort Indonesia, A Natural Paradise Near Singapore
We spent Christmas in Singapore. Of those 2 weeks the highlight was our 3 days staying at Telunas Resort on their private island site. Along with the Private Island's luxurious over-water villas we also had the chance to experience the fantastic family friendly facilities on the neighbouring Telunas Beach Resort site for a slightly different slice of island life. The 2 Telunas … [Read more...]
Top 8 Asian Beaches to Explore With The Family
Asia is full of brilliant, sun-drenched beaches that all the family can enjoy. If you’re committed travel lovers looking for a truly memorable experience and want to feel the warm sand beneath your feet, snorkel over coral reefs or dine on the best cuisine Asia offers, here are the top beaches you should put on your list. Best Asian Beaches To Explore With The Family 1. Otres … [Read more...]
Tha Kha Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market with Take Me Tour
What an amazing month in Thailand! This is visit 22 and still Thailand surprises, delights and amazes, we never run out of new things to do and this morning a day tour from Bangkok was another highlight. We got ourselves a local guide, an expert in his home town to show us around and it was a fantastic day out. We've posted before about Amphawa and Damnoen Sudawek floating … [Read more...]
