We put off climbing Sigiriya with kids until they were 11 and 9. Why? Because we’d climbed Sigiriya rock fortress twice before, without kids and knew exactly what to expect up there. We knew that the steps weren’t the most child friendly in the world and that there were a few other issues to […]
Hiring a Car in Thailand
Hiring a car in Thailand is pretty straightforward and a great way of seeing the country. While renting or hiring a car in Bangkok maybe isn’t such a great idea, other parts of Thailand are perfectly set up to explore by road. We tried our hand at driving in Thailand with a self drive vehicle in […]
Highlights of Malaysia for Families
Malaysia is a fantastic destination for families boasting beaches, culture, wildlife, great food and plenty of child-magnet attractions. It’s not the cheapest place in the world, but being in South East Asia, prices for family travel and vacations are moderate. There are 2 parts to Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia ( Malaysian Borneo) and […]
Highlights of Thailand for Families
Thailand is a fantastic and relatively easy destination for you and your kids, we’d certainly rate it easiest in South East Asia, particularly for families. Thailand combines low prices, ultra friendly, child-loving people, stunning clean beaches with varied watersports, wonderful wildlife and a host of cultural experiences. Along with all of this, the food is […]
Highlights of Sri Lanka, for Families
Sri Lanka is an amazing place to take your kids. This magical island combines low prices, friendly people, stunning coastline and a wealth of cultural and wildlife experiences. After months exploring Sri Lanka, these are our, and our kids’, recommendations for highlights of Sri Lanka for families. Finding family accommodation in Sri Lanka is fairly […]
The Bus from Phaplu to Kathmandu
I posted already about the various ways of getting to and from Lukla from Kathmandu, Nepal. Flying into Lukla isn’t the only way to start your Everest region or Everest Base Camp trek, there are various bus, jeep and walk options. We feel that flying is the best way to go based on our experience, […]
Family Things to Do in Penang Malaysia
Penang is a tropical state of Malaysia comprising Penang Island and a neighbouring portion of the mainland. When tourists, travellers or holidaymakers talk of visiting Penang, they’re usually referring to the island, which is where you’ll find a number of family friendly tourist attractions and beach-side resort towns as well as the bustling and historic […]
The Yeti Skull at Khumjung Monastery & The Hillary School, Nepal
On our return trek from Tengboche Monastery we took a different route to Namche Bazaar to take in some important locations and stunning Himalayan view points. A major highlight for us was being granted admission to the ancient monastery at Khumjung and being allowed to see a fascinating sacred relic kept under lock and key. […]
The Trek from Lukla to Tengboche Monastery with my 11 Year-Old
A few days ago somebody on social media asked me what my favorite, all time, travel memory was. Without hesitation I told the lady-of-travel that it was the time I trekked to Tengboche Monastery with my son, then 11 years old. I added a footnote, that I doubted he would agree. I was curious though […]
Places to Visit in Kathmandu
Without doubt, when you step off the plane into the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu you know you’re in no other place. The smells, sounds and sights as you negotiate your way from the airport and into town immediately assault your senses. Many come to Nepal for the famous Himalayas and the trekking that they […]
What Gear Do You Really Need For Nepal and Trekking?
What gear do you really need for Nepal. Trekking gear companies tell you to buy x, y and z before you even think of setting foot on the Himalayas for fear of death. I’m here to be more realistic. You don’t need everything they try to sell you. So keep your money in your pocket […]
6 Weeks in Thailand: Highlights and Round Up
6 weeks in Thailand, what a ride! If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll know a lot about our trip already, but some of you don’t and some of you will want more detail, so here’s a round-up on our 6 weeks in Thailand, where we went, what it cost, what we […]
Family Vacation at Novotel Phuket Karon Beach
This is a hotel with a wow factor! After enjoying 3 days at Novotel Surin Beach we moved on to Novotel Karon beach, still on the island of Phuket, Thailand. Surin was superb, but Karon took hospitality to the next level. Everything we loved about Novotel Surin Beach was still there, but Novotel Phuket Karon […]
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