Planning a family gap year, where to go, destinations, costs, ideas, saving for travel, budgets and our experiences of being on a family gap year. We sold everything to travel the world with kids then aged 6 and 8. We never went home. We have a wealth of information to share with you below. Our family gap year turned into almost 6 years but we can certainly help you plan … [Read more...]
Experiences of Travelling in Asia During the Coronavirus Scare
We had flights booked for Bali in January 2020 and a plan to travel around Southeast Asia for a few months. We'd spotted a little bit of fuss about some virus in China in December 2019 and we were keeping an eye on it. A few days before we were due to depart the thing suddenly became big news. Cases had been reported in Thailand, it was Chinese New Year and China was out there … [Read more...]
Getting From Colombo to Galle, Sri Lanka
Colombo, the busy and often chaotic Capital of Sri Lanka is most people's arrival destination by air. While there are a few sights to see in and around Colombo you'll soon want to head out and one of the more popular routes is from Colombo to Galle. On the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, Galle is the provincial capital of the aptly named Southern Province. A longtime popular … [Read more...]
Swayambhunath – The Number One Must-See of Kathmandu
The Swayambhunath Stupa, an icon of Nepal, is an ancient religious structure on a hilltop in the Kathmandu Valley. It stands about 3 kilometers west of Kathmandu City and is a must-see for anyone thinking of going to Nepal. This has to be the most famous and beautiful temple in Kathmandu. The Monkey Temple or Swayambhu are other names for … [Read more...]
Danang to Hoi An Vietnam
The best way to get from Danang to Hoi An is by road. Most travellers will stay in Hoi An, the picture-perfect UNESCO Heritage-listed town but will arrive in Danang by air or rail. This is because Hoi An has neither a railway station nor an airport but don't worry it isn't far and below I'll cover the quickest, cheapest, most luxurious, budget and comfortable ways to get … [Read more...]
Kuala Lumpur With Kids – Guide, Tips and Things to Do
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is a busy modern city bursting with things to do with kids of all ages. Choose between cultural experiences to educate and broaden young minds, attractions designed purely for child-friendly fun, nature and wildlife experiences, plus more. KL with kids really is a dream. Kuala Lumpur is easy to get around, relatively safe and affordable, so how will you … [Read more...]
Things to Do in Kuching Sarawak (Cat City!)
You’ve probably heard of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, but have you heard of Kuching, its capital, which is also known as Cat City? The word Kuching actually means " cat" and cat-related landmarks abound. That has to be the number one thing to do in Kuching - check out the cat statues. We absolutely loved Kuching and we hope our guide to Kuching attractions is helpful … [Read more...]
How To Travel With Teenagers – And Love It!
I have 2 teenagers now and we travel. We travel a lot, it's our business and our joy and taking my teens to new places is my favourite thing to do. However, teens have a bad reputation in some circles as not the best travellers. We've not had any issues while travelling with teens so I think I should share a few tips, hacks and ideas for those of you wondering how to travel … [Read more...]
Problems of Travelling With Kids
Problems of travelling with kids, oh yes, there are a few. Some consider them major problems, others, tiny inconveniences outweighed by rainbow benefits. We are firmly in the second group or we wouldn't be doing this crazy non-stop travel thing. We did it for 6 years, full time, maybe we're nuts. A reader asked me to write this post a long time ago, thanks Kellie, sorry … [Read more...]
World Schooling a 15 Year Old Teenager
Our kids were exclusively world schooled ( homeschooled or unschooled) from junior school to the teenager years. It worked out well for all of us and we want to help you find your own paths in alternative education. Every now and then I create a blog post on how world schooling changes with time and age. 15 years old was a good age for us, a lot changed for my young teens … [Read more...]
Amphawa Floating Market Travel Guide and Review
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...]
Cardiff, Wales at Christmas. Winter Wonderland!
A look at Cardiff at Christmas, Cardiff's Winter Wonderland 2019, things to do in Cardiff at Christmas, where to stay, what to eat, winter weather and what to wear in Cardiff and Welsh Christmas traditions. I'm a Cardiff girl, and a traveller, we don't live in Cardiff these days but we love going home to Cardiff Wales at Christmas time. Enjoying Cardiff at … [Read more...]