Things to Do in Ao Nang
This post deals with things to do in Ao Nang and trips to take from Ao Nang, a beach area ...
8 Reasons to Visit Sarawak Now!
Sarawak is a state in north-west Borneo, part of Malaysia. The Malay part of Borneo is sometimes called Eastern Malaysia. ...
Three Kings Monument Chiang Mai, and Chiang Mai History
The Three Kings Monument Square in Chiang Mai Thailand is a large open square in the heart of the walled ...
SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS IN BALI
The day we went swimming with manta rays off Bali Indonesia, was one of my favourite days of our six ...
Visiting Sera Monastery Tibet
Sera Monastery, near Lhasa Tibet, is the place you need to visit to see Tibetan monks debate in the traditional ...
Altitude in Tibet. High Passes and Diamox
So here’s the thing, Tibet is way, way high. Crazy high. Everyone knows that to trek in the Himalayas you’ll ...
A Tibet Travel Blog (Hard Realities & Wonders of Tibet)
I honestly don’t know where to start with Tibet. We’ve just spent 8 incredible days travelling through Tibet from Kathmandu ...
How To Visit Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Chitwan Nepal can be reached by bus (public or tourist class) from Kathmandu or other departure points in Nepal. A ...
Arriving and Staying in Thamel Kathmandu (With Video)
It’s so good to be back in Kathmandu! This is our third visit to Nepal and it will be our ...
Southeast Asia With Kids
We posted already about our experiences of travelling around Southeast Asia with kids (for 5 years!) now let’s have a ...
How Fit Do You Need to Be to Trek the Himalayas?
It may surprise you to know that you don’t need to be Ironman fit (as I am) to trek in ...
Asia With Kids
First of all, don’t panic. You can visit Asia with kids. In fact, travel to Asia with kids is pretty ...
Hoi An Photo Tour
One of the best things I did during our 6 months in Hoi An Vietnam, was find a morning for myself ...
Elephants World Kanchanaburi (An Easy Day Trip From Bangkok!)
Ethical elephant attractions in Thailand are a bit of a hot potato so over the years we’ve decided to just ...
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 ...
Favourite 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 ...
Hoi An With Kids
Hoi An is a magical little town on the coast in central Vietnam and is a lovely destination with kids ...
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 ...
Kumquat Festival Hoi An & Tet
The kumquats and flowers of Tet were just one of the highlights and interesting happenings during our 6 months living ...
Singapore at Christmas
Visiting Singapore at Christmas, what is there to see and do in Singapore over the holidays and where should you ...
Telunas Resort Indonesia – Near Singapore
We spent Christmas in Singapore. Of those 2 weeks the highlight was our 3 days staying at Telunas Resort on ...
Tha Kha Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour
Tha Kha floating market is a smaller, less well known floating market near Bangkok. It is a much better experience ...
Visiting Northern Thailand on a Road Trip
Northern Thailand is one of the best places to visit in Thailand if you want to see beautiful temples, villages, ...
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand should be a lot higher on people’s places to visit list than it is, we ...
The Hoi An Floods
We’ve been seeing amazing images in galleries around town of picturesque Vietnamese women paddling canoes and sampans through floodwaters in ...
Almanity Hotel Hoi An, Review
We only stayed one night, but the Almanity Hotel Hoi An was a resort, hotel, and spa, to fall in ...
Sunrise Premium Resort Hoi An Review
The Sunrise Premium Resort Hotel in Hoi An is one of the best places to stay near the UNESCO listed ...
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Saigon & Cao Dai Temple, Half/ Full Day
Our big, number 1 thing to do in Saigon Vietnam is the Cu Chi Tunnels tour and Cao Dai temple ...
Hoi An Markets. Central Market, Night Market and Others in Hoi An
We spent almost 6 months living in Hoi An Vietnam, so we needed to shop at her markets regularly. We ...
Saigon With Kids
We’re here in Vietnam with kids, two of them, plus two parents. Our first three days in Saigon (the wider ...
Renting or 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 ...
Malaysia With Kids
Malaysia is a fantastic destination for families boasting beaches, culture, wildlife, great food, and plenty of child-friendly attractions. It’s not ...
Places to Visit in Thailand With Family
Thailand for families, best places and parts of Thailand for families to visit. Thailand highlights for families to enjoy on ...
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 ...
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, Nepal Packing.
What trekking gear do you really need for Nepal? What should you pack for Nepal? Trekking gear companies tell you ...
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?
Phuket is one of the islands of Thailand and for some a dream exotic holiday destination. It lies to the ...