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 ...
Places to Visit in Penang with Family
There is an incredible selection of things to do in Penang with kids along with family-friendly resort hotels, good food, ...
Khumjung Nepal (& Khumjung Monastery Yeti Skull)
On our return trek from Tengboche Monastery, we took a different route to Namche Bazaar to take in some important ...
Tengboche Monastery
A few days ago somebody on social media asked me what my favorite, all time, travel memory was. Without hesitation ...
Places to Visit in Kathmandu
There are places to visit in Kathmandu Nepal that will take your breath away. This post tells you about the ...
Nepal Trekking Gear. What to Wear, What to Take.
What trekking gear do you really need for Nepal? Trekking gear companies tell you to buy a long list of ...
6 Weeks in Thailand
6 weeks in Thailand, what a ride! If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll know a lot ...
Is Phuket Worth Visiting?
Is Phukert worth visiting? There are undoubtedly better and more interesting parts of Thailand, but Phuket has its own airport ...
Food Novotel Phuket Surin Beach
Food is one of our favourite things and food photography is part of that. Chef and I were very impressed ...
Family Vacation at Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort
Just behind the clear blue Andaman Sea, the sand, the palm trees and the scrubby foreshore sits Novotel Phuket Surin Beach ...
Handling Your Money in Thailand. Quick Guide and Tips
Thailand is one of the more tricky countries for travellers to handle their travel money at minimum cost. We normally ...
Things To Do in Bangkok
A “things to do in Bangkok” post could easily turn into a book. This is a city with so many ...
Old Capital Bike Inn Bangkok Review
Sometimes we all like to stay somewhere a bit special. In Bangkok you can take your pick of the cheap ...
Best Family Hotels in Bangkok. Reviews and Recommendations
It’s hard to know where to stay in Bangkok and finding family accommodation in Thailand’s vibrant capital is harder still. ...
Nepal Travel Blog
Our Nepal travel blog will help you in visiting Nepal to trek, to climb, to see the cultural sites and ...
Sri Lanka Beaches. Which to Choose?
We’ve posted extensively about travel in Sri Lanka, where to go, how to go, what to do, but we need ...
Malaysia Travel Blog & Guide
This Malaysia travel guide will help you plan your trip to Malaysia and let you know what to expect. We ...
Meeting Prince Harry in Kathmandu
I’ve threatened to share this story for months, I finally got around to it. Let’s go back to Kathmandu, it ...
Fear and Panic on the Everest Base Camp Trek. Scary Bridges!
I’ve posted already about how much we loved the experience of trekking in Nepal’s Everest region, so don’t take what I’m ...
Hijabs and Sri Lanka
This morning at sunrise I sat down to my computer to start my work for the day. It’s what I ...
Jaffna Sri Lanka, Why You Need to Visit!
Our last month in Sri Lanka was all about getting to Jaffna, this almost newly open destination was top of ...
Kathmandu to Lukla
You can get from Kathmandu to Lukla on flights (helicopter or small plane), bus, jeep, you can walk, or use ...
Everest Region Trekking, a Dream Come True.
If you follow our Facebook page and Instagram feed you’ll know that we’ve been trekking around the Everest region, with kids ...
The Paradise Resort & Spa, Dambulla Review
The Paradise Resort and Spa Dambulla Sri Lanka (formerly Green Paradise), was my personal favourite of all the large luxury ...
Kandy to Anuradhapura
Why go to Sri Lanka’ s second ancient city, Anuradhapura? It’s a long way north and getting to Anuradhapura (for ...
Eden Hotel Sri Lanka. Beruwela Beach, Sri Lanka
If you’re looking for a luxurious, relaxed, ocean-side stay during your time in Sri Lanka, the Eden Resort and Spa (Agoda ...
Templeberg Villa Galle
Our third villa stay of this Sri Lanka trip, at the Templeberg Villa Galle, brought us a totally different experience, ...
Ambalangoda Beach Villa, The Max Wadiya
The Max Wadiya villa on Ambalangoda Beach is something totally different, for us and probably for you. We normally talk about ...
Balapitya Beach – Sri Lanka Without the Crowds
Balapitya Beach is a peaceful stretch of shoreline punctuated with feature boulders forming sheltered rock pools on Sri Lanka’s west ...
Sri Lanka Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo. Arrival at Night
Sri Lanka’s main international airport is not in Colombo, it’s about 35 Km outside Colombo Fort Station (bus and train) ...
Best 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 ...
India Travel Blog
In this India Travel Blog page, we’ll try to prepare you for India and give you some tips to make ...
Kovalam Beach, Kerala (Love Kovalam!)
Kovalam Beach in Kerala is a popular beach holiday destination for Indian and international tourists. The beach, lighthouse, fishing boats, ...
Anjuna and North Goa, How it’s Changed
Anjuna is the northernmost of the big tourist beaches of North Goa. The touristic development starts at Fort Aguada and ...
Colva Beach South Goa. Problems and Great Experiences
I adore India, this is probably the 7th month we’ve spent here all up, and I knew before we came ...
Visiting Hampi and Hampi to Goa
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India. It is a huge site with incredible ancient temples and ...
Magical Mamallapuram. Relaxing, but not in the way you think.
Arriving in Mamallapuram (Mahaballipuram) on the west coast of India by bus from Chennai, we set about finding lodging and ...
First Day in India – Chennai to Mamallapuram
Hello! We’re in India, this is our first post, on our second day. I’m going back to travel-journal style blogging ...
Cambodian Cooking Class
One of the many wonderful things about travelling the world is discovering new dishes and cooking methods. The ultimate way ...
What do they eat in Cambodia?
I posted today about our cookery course in Battambang, Cambodia. It was a fabulous experience. As part of the tour ...
How to Haggle in Bangkok.
Everyone knows you need to haggle over prices in Thailand and most other parts of Asia. Some are good at ...
Hotel in Battambang Cambodia
We loved Battambang, this is the sort of town that’s great to just hang out for a few days, or ...