You can’t travel independently in China. Don’t even think about bringing kids. You’ll never manage without a tour group. These were the opinions our family had heard when planning our first trip to China in 2019, warnings that made us nervously scale...
On our last family trip to Bangkok, we stayed just a few hundred meters from the Phra Khanong BTS station. It is an authentic neighbourhood with a mix of locals and ex-pats coming and going by train. While tourists flock to Bangkok’s famous food stre...
Surrounded by high-rise apartment buildings and the bustling roads of Sukhumvit and Sukhumvit 71 is the WMarket in Bangkok, Thailand. We stumbled on this gem of a place after exploring the neighbourhood where we are staying. The WMarket is a local hu...
Is family travel only for the wealthy? While not everyone can afford to travel, far more families can manage it than they realise. One of the biggest roadblocks for families is how to afford travelling. Time and time again, I hear, how can I afford t...
What’s the difference between a family vacation and a family nightmare? Often, it’s just poorly chosen accommodation. But how do you ensure you’re booking the best family-friendly hotels? How do we know even what the best accommodation for families i...
We know planning travel, vacations, and holidays with kids can be difficult and daunting. Many parents want to travel with their kids but put it in the too-hard basket, and that is why we are here to give away all of our secrets on how we plan things...
Catching a train in China is a next-level experience! Imagine walking into a train station the size of a professional sports stadium. That is exactly how we felt when we walked into the Qingdao North Train Station! Qingdao North is a high-speed rail...
Qingdao, China, was not a city we had ever considered visiting. I only knew the name through reading a Lonely Planet Guide on China nearly 20 years ago. Little did I know that in the future, our 18-year-old daughter would move to Qingdao on a cultura...
On our recent trip to Qingdao, China, we noticed that one building dominated the skyline, and Mark immediately wanted to visit its Skydeck for epic views. He seems to love seeing a city from above, whereas I am terrified of heights. The views from Ha...
Forget crowded resorts and tourist traps. The key to an unforgettable family vacation lies in the seclusion and personalized luxury of private escapes. It doesn’t get much better for the most memorable family bonding amid new scenery than a luxurious...
