Kathmandu is a fantastic travel destination due to its history, culture and geography. Staying in Kathmandu gives you access to incredible historic temples and extraordinary views of the Himalayas. Kathmandu has its fair share of family-friendly hotels but finding rooms for a family of four or more can be tricky, most Kathmandu hotels have triple …
The Bone Church is a must-see tourist attraction near Prague in the Czech Republic. More correctly known as The Sedlec Ossuary, the Bone Church is located on the outskirts of the town of Kutná Hora (Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic), at All Saints Chapel. The Bone Church features unique and artistic formations made …
Summer destinations in Europe for your family vacation, hidden gems or more unusual places to visit in Europe aside from the most popular European destinations. A few ideas for your next summer vacation in Europe! Bustling cities, awe-inspiring medieval villages that have stood the test of time, towns that look straight out of storybooks, and …
This post is hard to write because our family lifestyle has very little consistency, nothing is fixed and the sands are always shifting. But people ask and people assume, so I’ll do my best to tell you about family life on the road, as it is. We’ve been travelling for 3.5 years now with two …
If you’re yearning for the Christmas holiday season to feel a little different this year, there’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than by jetting off to a special Christmas vacation destination. In this post we bring you some of the best Christmas vacations for families, in the US, Europe, UK and Asia. Some of …
Your options for getting from Bangkok to Phuket include train, bus, air, taxi and minibus. There is an airport on Phuket, you cat fly. Read on for more information on getting to Phuket from Bangkok. information on how to book train or bus tickets plus day tours, hotels in Phuket and things to do in this …
What are the best places to stay in New York City with family? What areas of New York City and which hotels are best for your family or with kids? Which areas are best for sight seeing and touring NYCS famous places? This post shows you where is best to stay in New York for …
Dubai in December and at Christmas is warm to hot, temperatures are quite pleasant and it doesn’t get cold. Dubai is in the Northern Hemisphere so December is winter in Dubai. It’s winter or Christmas vacation time for many of us in Europe, America and parts of Asia. The 2-3 week Christmas school holidays are …
Dubai in July is hot. Dubai is in the Northern Hemisphere so July in Dubai is summertime, it’s vacation time for many of us in Europe, America and parts of Asia. The long summer school holidays are starting, so can you take a vacation to Dubai in July? It will be hot, but if you …
Ireland is known for having some seriously stunning beaches. Let’s take a look at which Irish coastal beauty spots are the best beaches in Ireland with kids. In almost every county in Ireland, you will find several stunning beaches to choose from for your family day out. The weather in Ireland is unpredictable, so be …
Are you looking for a gift for someone going to Disney? Do you know a kid going on a holiday or trip to Disney or have an adult friend going to Disney World for the first time? Maybe you know someone who needs to take a Disney vacation! Here’s a whole list of gifts that …
England with kids. Is England a good travel or vacation destination with kids or for families and where should you go with your kids in England? England has plenty of family-friendly attractions including beaches, hikes, castles, cities, stately homes, villages and amusement parks. In this post we give you some must-see places in England to …
Dubai is an outstanding destination on so many levels, and we think it’s perfect for a family holiday. You could keep kids of any age entertained in Dubai as there is just so much to see and do, including plentiful adventure activities, theme parks, cultural and historic sites to see, and of course, warmth, beaches, …
If you’re planning a business trip, short stay, or full vacation in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, where should you stay? We give you the best tips on where to stay in Kuala Lumpur, for your needs.We’ll also tell you where to avoid, from our experience. These locations in KL, with accommodation at multiple price points, should …
Kuala Lumpur Colonial District is a short walk from Masjid Jamek train station. It is also within walking distance of Chinatown and the KL Central Market. The buildings around the grassy green are very distinctive and worth seeing. You can also visit the Colonial Centre and Museum and City Gallery here. The National Mosque, Masjid …
Most of the biggest and best hotels in Port Douglas do not allow dogs to stay, other than assistance dogs, but a handful of hotels, camp sites and villas, will allow dogs and pets. We run through the best Port Douglas hotels with dogs. This post was first published in 2023 with the data we …
The best time to visit Cairns is broadly considered to be Australia’s cooler months, thus avoiding the wet season, tropical cyclones, and stinger season. If you’d prefer to avoid these natural phenomena, you should visit between May and October, these are the months many people consider “ideal” for visiting Cairns. However, you can visit Cairns …
How to get to Malacca from Kuala Lumpur. All of your transport options are on this page. We cover travel to Malacca from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) or from KLCC or anywhere in the city using the following methods. Here’s a quick overview of ways to get to Malacca from KL, KLCC, or KLIA. …
If you’re planning to take a beach holiday in Vietnam, or thinking of living in Central Vietnam for a while, should you choose Da Nang or Hoi An? These two popular tourist hotspots aren’t far apart, but which is a better base for your Central Vietnam stay? Hoi An can be busy, but has more …
Bali Indonesia can be a fantastic destination for a family vacation or winter sun break. If you’re planning a kid-friendly vacation in beautiful Bali, be sure to check out the best hotels for families and children on the island. We give you our pick of the most kid-friendly hotels in Bali below. We also discuss …
Dubai, the beating heart of the United Arab Emirates. A city known for wealth, luxury, service and style, it has some of the most incredible man-made structures on the planet. Enjoy Dubai’s magnificent shining towers, fine dining, museums and theme park scene while giving your family a vacation to remember. Don’t skip the cultural excursions …
How to get to Tikal from Flores? Your choices of transport to Tikal Guatemala from beautiful Flores. Tikal National Park is quite possibly the most famous place in Guatemala and the majority of people depart from Flores to Tikal. The ancient Mayan city is the biggest and most impressive in Central America, spanning over 100 …
Phong Nha is an absolute jewel of Vietnam making it a must-see place for natural beauty, but this gorgeous, unspoiled landscape offers so much more. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam, is where you’ll find the biggest caves in the world, and there are several caverns for you to visit, easily. In this post …
London, the beating heart of England. A city drenched in history, home to royalty and some of the most incredible landmarks on the planet. Enjoy London’s magnificent parks, fine dining, museums and theatre scene while giving your family a vacation to remember. London is a fabulous place to vacation with your children. When it comes …
There are many cool and fun things to do and famous places to visit in Romania. It’s a shame that so many people don’t know about them! Romania is a beautiful and interesting holiday or vacation destination with some warm, friendly people, plenty of tourist attractions, good food, adventure and cultural activities making for interesting …
Need to know some cool and interesting facts about Thailand? This post is stuffed with Thailand facts and trivia, history, geography, and more. Thailand is one of our favourite countries to visit, with the best food in the world, so here are some facts about Thailand, for kids. We homeschooled or worldschooled our kids, travelling …
Yes, Vietnam is in Asia, but it’s also a part of Southeast Asia and East Asia. Vietnam is a country entirely in the continent of Asia situated adjacent China and Laos. Vietnam’s full name is the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This post answers the question, where is Vietnam? Vietnam is not a transcontinental country as …
Egypt is a country that lies on the north coast of Africa. In this post we give you some cool and interesting facts about Egypt, for kids or for adults. Egypt is a great country to visit with many famous attractions and a rich history. Let’s get into those facts about Egypt! Facts About Egypt …
Thailand is a country in Asia, and one of the countries in Southeast Asia, a region which spans the north and southern hemispheres with Thailand being located entirely in the northern hemisphere. Thailand is a country, and is not transcontinental, ie Thailand is entirely part of Asia and no other continent. This post answers the …
What are the seven wonders of the world? That depends which version of the seven wonders you’re interested in. The original, official, seven wonders, the modern seven wonders, new seven wonders, or the seven natural wonders of the world? In this post we look into the versions of the seven wonders and how you can …
With Singapore being such a major transport hub, we can see a very big future for travel to Singapore. We have spent Christmas in Singapore, staying on Sentosa Island and in the city itself. We’ve also had multiple shorter stays in Singapore, usually in transit between Australia and Europe. This post covers kid-friendly things to …
Family adventure travel is any form of travel in which the people travelling (a family) feels that they are having an adventure. This may involve travel to remote or exotic locations and can involve a physically challenging or exciting activity. The definition of adventure travel means that adventure tourism can be overseas, domestic or international, …
Bhutan is an incredibly beautiful country. Beautiful places, temples, monasteries, buildings and architecture in Bhutan, in pictures. Bhutan is mountainous, being in the Himalayas, but also very green with unspoiled countryside and lush fertile valleys. To book your flight to Bhutan, visit Druk Air here. Flights to Bhutan are very limited and flying with Druk …
In Bhutan traditional dress is still worn often. You’ll see both men and women in Bhutan in traditional dress, in fact, people in Bhutan are required to wear traditional dress or costume for certain occasions and to visit certain places. This post features photography in Bhutan, including the wearing of traditional costume. Both men and …
When should you stop blogging? If you’re not enjoying blogging and the money you make from blogging isn’t important to you, then yes, feel free to stop. But before you do, read this post! Websites (blogs, because a blog is a website) have a value. If ever you feel that you want to stop blogging, …
Yes, you can snorkel off the beach in Port Douglas at any time of year. In summer “stinger season” there is a netted swimming enclosure on Four Mile Beach. Snorkelling at Port Douglas beach is something I’ve done many times as a local resident. But read the rest of this post to find out about …
The Disney Animal Kingdom is possibly our favourite of the 4 Disney parks in Orlando Florida and was a big hit with my kids as babies, toddlers, and tweens. It’s the Disney park they’re most excited about re-visiting as teens too! A look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with and for kids and how to maximise …
Dining in Port Douglas is made all the better if you can find a restaurant with a good view and the majority of those are at Port Douglas Marina. The Port Douglas marina restaurants can serve a delicious dinner of local seafood, a light lunch, bar food or a tasty breakfast with views of the …
This is the question everyone asks us. How do I travel the world with my family? People see us travelling as a family and want to do the same. Here we’ll tell you how we do it and how you can make it possible for your family. How To Travel The World With Your Family …
Your packing list for the EBC trek will depend a lot on you, the time of year you are completing the EBC trek, and how much luggage you plan to take. Trekkers carrying their own gear will likely pack lite, those taking porters will pack far more. Below we have our EBC packing list to …
Can you drink alcohol in Dubai? The answer to that question could convince you to book your Dubai holiday, or not. Yes, you can drink alcohol in Dubai but it’s not as easy to buy alcohol in Dubai as it is in most Western or Asian countries. Information on adult beverages and a few tours …
A lot of people wonder, are there crocodiles in Australia? Yes, there are a lot of crocodiles in the warmer parts of Australia, notably the large, dangerous, saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, but also the less-troublesome freshwater crocodile (Johnstone’s Crocodile). There are large numbers of crocodiles in northern Queensland and The Northern Territory Australia. Western Australia …
