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Is It Worth Visiting Bhutan?

Update 02/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

We recently spent 10 days touring Bhutan, including hiking, after years of dreaming of visiting this mystical Himalayan kingdom. This was my ultimate bucket list destination and I've finally been. You probably know that Bhutan costs $250 per day per person to visit ( ballpark figure - this can vary either way) so is it worth visiting Bhutan at this price? For me, no, it wasn't … [Read more...]

Amphawa Floating Market Travel Guide and Review

Update 11/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Amphawa Floating Market is one of Thailand's best floating markets and is an easy distance from Bangkok for a day trip, weekend or overnight stay. It's in a lovely part of Thailand, Samut Songkhram and this area is worth your time. Amphawa Floating Markets are open on the weekends, Friday to Sunday and they are afternoon / evening markets. They officially open between 2pm and … [Read more...]

Thai Food for Beginners

Update 07/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

What is Thai food? Most of us know these days. Many have eaten Thai food in a restaurant at least once, so maybe a guide to Thai food for beginners is a little redundant. All the same, Chef and I thought we'd put together a beginner's guide to Thai food to help you out if Travel in Thailand is new to you. Maybe you're taking kids to Thailand ( great plan!) and wondering what … [Read more...]

Bali with Kids

Update 11/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Visiting Bali with kids is relatively easy and there is plenty for children to enjoy on this amazing little island. In this post we look at where to stay, things to do, temples, attractions, food in Bali for kids and more. Check out the video my son made of the Bali snorkel tour recently, it's further down the page. If you have any questions on Bali with kids please put them in … [Read more...]

Sri Lanka with Kids

Update 12/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Sri Lanka is a justifiably popular holiday destination for people of many nationalities. But Sri Lanka with kids? Does that work? Is Sri Lanka a good destination for families, toddlers, babies or children of any age? We've taken our kids to Sri Lanka many times and it's been great. So let us help put your mind at rest about trying a holiday in Sri Lanka with kids. I promise to … [Read more...]

Nagarkot Nepal 2019

Update 12/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Nagarkot Nepal is a village on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley just under 30 Km from Kathmandu, 14 Km from Bhaktapur. It famously offers stunning Himalayan views and some nice shorter treks. You can get to Nagarkot from Kathmandu by road in under 2 hours, depending on traffic. It is possible to see Mount Everest from here and sunrise and sunset mountain watching is most … [Read more...]

Nepal with Kids-Altitude, Attitude and Ailments.

Update 09/10/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

If I told you Nepal with kids was easy, I'd be lying. Nepal has been the most challenging place we've ever taken the children, and that includes India, but it's been worth it 1 million times over. They got sick less in India and didn't have to climb any mountains. So here for you, in case you're as crazy as us, is our run down on why Nepal with kids is the best of ideas, and … [Read more...]

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty and Hardships – How Hard Can it Be?

Update 13/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

We got back from Everest yesterday. It's been an amazing 3 weeks, ( yes, 21 days, not 14) and it's been tough, so, a few things you need to know about difficulty levels on the Everest Base Camp Trek ( EBC) both for your entertainment and general information, and to help you decide if this Himalayan hike is for you. There are hardships, problems, and pitfalls. Hopefully, we can … [Read more...]

Best Places To Visit in Sri Lanka

Update 27/09/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich places on the planet. It's one of my personal favourites of the 50+ countries we've visited and I can't recommend it highly enough for your long-term travel or holiday vacation. This post deals with best places to visit in Sri Lanka, the best attractions and historic sites. We have a Sri Lanka travel home page that can … [Read more...]

What is Nepalese Food Like? Nepali Foods to Enjoy.

Update 07/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Have you heard that Nepalese food isn't so great? I have. Luckily I've been to Nepal 3 times, so I can tell you that it's not true. Back when Chef and I trekked the Annapurna Circuit we enjoyed discovering Nepalese food and on our second trip, trekking the Everest Region with kids, we were eating new regional variations on local Nepal food. Sure, Dal Baht can … [Read more...]

Sukhothai Thailand, Blog and Guide

Update 30/09/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

Sukhothai is a city in central Thailand and home to Thailand's first ancient capital. 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...]

Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Train, Bus, Fly ?

Update 07/11/2019 By Alyson for World Travel Family. Any post on this site may contain affiliate links. If you use them, they cost you nothing extra. We make a small commission.

A favourite part of any trip to Thailand, the Bangkok to Chiang Mai journey, is to be enjoyed not endured. Chiang Mai itself is a fantastic destination, cheap, relaxed and very different to Bangkok. We highly recommend a trip to this part of northern Thailand and exploring further into the mountains if possible. There are multiple ways of getting to Chiang Mai from Bangkok, … [Read more...]

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