The short answer is yes, I’ve done it, I’ve proved it. In February 2024, just before the catastrophic March Google update that killed off incomes for so many bloggers, I started a new blog or website. This was purely coincidental; I didn’t know that update was coming. I just felt like making a new one …
Vietnam is a popular destination for a vacation or travel, and can be a great place to travel with kids, for, but is Vietnam really family-friendly? What is there to do in Vietnam with kids and where should you go? After years of travel in, and living in, Vietnam with kids, here’s our guide. We …
This Vietnam travel blog page has been written over 20 plus years of travel to Vietnam. I have been a travel blogger for more than 15 years. On our first visit as young backpackers, we travelled north to south, the length of Vietnam on a 3 month Vietnamese visa, visiting all of the most popular …
Chiang Mai is, in our opinion, the #2 best place to see in Thailand after Bangkok. It’s a little less expensive than Bangkok and is a really nice place to be. There are endless temples, multiple night markets and walking streets weekly, plus plenty of day trips to take in the area. But where to …
This post is about learning to be parents on the road. How we handled parenting children while travelling for almost 7 years, without routine, without consistency, schedule, or any of the things the parenting rule books preach. Today I’m updating for 2026, some 20+ years after I was first lucky enough to become a mother. …
Bangkok is a great place to visit, and there’s plenty for you to see and do there, but if you want to escape the big city and see a bit more of Thailand, these are the 3 day trips we’d recommend. This post may contain affiliate links. Best Day Trips From Bangkok Briefly, these are …
This post was first published when we were living in Romania over winter, a pause between travels back in 2017. I unpublished it, and republished in 2025 because I noticed people serching for “routine”. Maybe they’re curious about the kids’ routines while travelling full-time for almost 7 full years? This post, I think, explains how …
Southeast Asia is made up of 11 countries, it’s a big region. In this post we’ll give you a general overview of the best time to visit if you plan to travel around the region, plus give you the best and worst times to visit individual countries within Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is almost entirely …
Southeast Asia is incredibly rich in UNESCO listed places, so many that I can’t possibly go into detail about all 47, so in this post we’ll go into the main ones, the most interesting ones, and the popular sites that tourists visit. Of the 11 countries in Southeast Asia, only Brunei and Timor-Leste do not …
The correct answer to this question is “it depends.” A lot of street food in Southeast Asia is delicious, cheap, and perfectly safe to eat, but a lot depends on you, your existing immunity, and where and what you choose to eat. There are a few rules to follow, and we’ll try to walk you …
Hanoi is an absolute jewel of Vietnam and definately worth visiting because it has so many unique and historic things to see and do. Hanoi is in North Vietnam and has a major international airport. It’s close to many tourist destinations in the north, such as Ha Long Bay, Sapa and Ninh Bin. The city …
If I told you that travelling in 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 many times over. They got sick less in India and didn’t have to hike up any mountains. So whether you’d like …
Eating at Jay Fai’s Michelin Guide restaurant is something we really wanted to do in Bangkok. We’d seen this celebrity chef working the woks in her trademark goggles on our last trip, but we hadn’t had the chance to eat there. Her shop is easy to find and it’s not far from most of the …
You can travel to Jaffna by bus, car, minivan, train, or even plane. Unfortunately, few of these options are available from Kandy. We have a great way for you to find the best, cheapest, or fastest way to travel from Kandy to Jaffna, just use this site! We can also tell you how to get …
In this post we’ll share some of our favourite places to see in Singapore’s Chinatown, with photos of these beautiful, scenic or interesting spots. We’ve visited Singapore a handful of times, often in transit between Australia and Europe. It’s a very cool city, and country, and Chinatown is one of our favourite areas. Make sure …
Family travel is a wonderful thing. It has made our family tighter and been an education for all of us. We set out purposefully to provide the kids with maximum education through travel and it was something we thought about each time we chose a destination. Today, after 20 years of educating my kids outside …
We travelled full-time for over 6 years (with kids, mostly in Asia) and, yes, we all had minor health problems from time to time. The travel medical kit was essential. My younger child and my husband have been what my mum would call “proper poorly” in Laos. Poorly is only proper if you have a fever …
World Travel Family is the name of a website or blog belonging to the Long family, that’s us. I’m Alyson, mum, wife, author, scientist, farmer, and blogger. The whole family has been involved in website creation from time to time. World Travel Family is a name picked for SEO reasons, we don’t call ourselves that …
Are you looking for something new to see in Bangkok? Maybe somewhere you missed on your first visit? Head out to The Erawan Museum, it’s quirky, magnificent, and awe-inspiring all in one go. This museum is a fabulous hidden gem of Bangkok bypassed by most visitors. It’s refreshingly just a little off the main tourist …
It’s time for us to write a post on our favourite and recommended hotels, hostels, and guest houses in Southeast Asia. Hostels in Southeast Asia are generally very good and many have family rooms, however, they’re not always the cheapest accommodation option. In this post we give you our tried and tested favourites, some we’ve …
Travel, international or domestic, be it for a week, a month, or multiple months is very much easier if you just pack a carry-on bag. Luggage slows you down physically and mentally. Learn to ditch the extra luggage and travel with just a carry-on bag. It’s the way to go! In this post, we tell …
In my opinion, the best place to stay in Bangkok Thailand is in Old Bangkok, Rattanakosin Island. This is the Phra Nakon area. This puts you within walking distance of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, The Khao San Rd, Golden Temple, Giant Swing, and more must-see icons of Bangkok. You can walk to the river …
A favourite part of any trip to Thailand, the Bangkok to Chiang Mai journey, is to be enjoyed not endured. We think the sleeper train is the best option, but you may also fly or travel by road. Yes, it’s very possible with kids to take sleeper trains in Thailand. My kids have taken this …
On this site we talk a lot about “worldschooling“. It’s how our kids were educated on the road, learning from the world around them. It’s as natural as breathing to me, wherever we go, we find the learning. Not everyone gets this concept. I’ve just been on a call with a lady on the other …
We “world schooled” our children for almost 7 full years. By that I mean we were travelling full-time with them throughout that period and home educating. They never went to a conventional school, other than 1.5 years for my elder son, before I knew any better. We never felt any need to be part of …
If you’re setting out on a world schooling adventure what are your travel essentials? Travel essentials are the things we all need to pack every time, for every type of destination or travel style. They can also be items that are essential for a specific activity or place. As world schooling generally involves multiple destinations, …
Worldschooling is a wonderful way for kids to get an education, and it’s a wonderful lifestyle for the whole family. After worldschooling (or world schooling, if you prefer) from birth to 16 years old, here’s a post about pitfalls and mistakes not to make, with input from my adult worldschooled child. Worldschooling Mistakes I hope …
“The food” is a popular reason to visit Japan. It was one of my teen’s biggest reasons for wanting to take this Japan trip. He’s a foodie kid and invests a lot of time in watching food videos, when he’s not in the kitchen creating fabulous things. He wanted to visit Japan because he believed …
Wat Pho or Wat Po is a one of the most beautiful and popular Buddhist Wats in Bangkok Thailand. It is in Phra Nakhon District of Central Bangkok, on Rattanakosin Island, south of the Grand Palace. It is also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, but its full name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan. The name “Wat …
We’ve fed our travelling children in some incredible travel destinations, in over 50 countries now. They’re still alive, still healthy and one, at 12, is now dwarfing his mum. We’re doing OK. Do you want to know a few tricks and tips for finding food for kids while travelling? You need food they will eat …
The Khao San Road is an icon of Bangkok and of Thailand. It’s where travellers have gathered for decades to find lodging, food, and souvenirs. This part of Bangkok is perfectly located near many of Bangkok’s major cultural attractions which made it a great neighbourhood to stay in Bangkok. This post is about the Khao …
The Golden Jubilee Monument featuring a four-headed (not the typical 3-headed) elephant statue is to be found in the middle of a pedestrian crossing island on Ratchadamnoen Road, Bangkok, Thailand. This statue marks the Golden Jubilee of King Rama IX of Thailand. If you are taking a self-directed walking tour of Bangkok, this beautiful gleaming …
Most hostels, in Asia, Europe, the US or Australia, do provide towels for guests, however, some don’t, and some require a deposit for a towel, or charge you to use a towel. For this reason if you plan to travel extensively or travel around the world using hostels, it’s wise to pack a travel towel. …
Yes, families can stay in hostels, but not in every hostel. Plenty of hostels today have private family rooms, often with their own private bathrooms that are perfect for families of 3, 4, and more. Smaller dorm rooms can also be booked out for a family in some instances. However, a few hostels are designated …
A list of the best places to visit in Bangkok for tourists. Bangkok has an extraordinary number of temples, wats and monuments that are all incredibly beautiful, along with the old and new palaces. We also give you cultural and historic highlights, shopping, sightseeing, fun things to do for kids, food experiences and some off-the-beaten-track …
A family gap year is a wonderful opportunity for parents and kids to bond, experience the world together, learn so much, and have fun. In this post, we help you with planning a family gap year, where to go, destinations, costs, ideas, itinerary, saving for travel, budgets, and our experiences of being on a family …
We loved our short trip to Jordan, a mum and son trip from London UK with ultra-cheap flights. Jordan is an amazing destination for a family holiday, vacation, or trip, with so many interesting and incredible things to see and do, plus the opportunity to taste local foods and experience a different way of life. …
Kanchanaburi is a beautiful spot on the historic River Kwai, under 200Km from Bangkok. This makes Kanchanaburi a popular weekend destination for people escaping the city for a riverside weekend. Kanchanaburi is also a popular destination in Thailand for long-term travellers as a pretty spot to hang out for a few days or weeks. A look …
The Grand Palace in Bangkok is probobly the number 1 must-see attraction in the whole of Thailand. It’s an incredibly beautiful place and well worth visiting. The area around The Grand Palace is a good area to stay as you will be close to Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Khao San Rd, Jim Thompson House, …
Bhutan is a country Located in the continent of Asia. It is situated in the Himalayas between India (south) and China (north). Bhutan is isolated and unspoiled due to strict regulations around tourism. Bhutan is a beautiful country where traditions are strong thanks to government policy. However, it is very difficult to visit Bhutan for …
How to get from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, by bus, train, car, or air. The best ways to travel to Ho Chi Minh from Hoi An. Full details are in our post! Ho Chi Minh is about 930Km south of Hoi An by road and is the largest city in …
Travel between Penang and Langkawi is easy and cheap, with options including bus, ferry, air, and taxi or car. Except when your ferry breaks down. This post is about how to travel between Penang and Langkawi, both Penang to Langkawi and Langkawi to Penang. You have plenty of options and we’ll tell you how to …