Hoi An has been the jewel of Vietnam’s tourism crown for decades now. Fifteen years ago as a solo female backpacker, I was smitten by this beautiful old town’s history-laden streets, lantern-lit evenings and of course, the throngs of cheap tailors. Arriving in Hoi An for a second time earlier … Read More
Myanmar with kids: 9 Essential Questions Answered
Announcing that you’re travelling to Myanmar with kids often raises more eyebrows than travelling to other Southeast Asian destinations. Yes, there are serious political problems in parts of the country but Myanmar also has a reputation as being a somewhat more unusual family travel destination than its more popular neighbours, … Read More
Hue with Toddlers: Two (Honestly) Amazing Days!
Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, is often overlooked by families who fear so much history and culture will bore their children to tears. If you’re tight on time it’s probably the place that will get crossed off your Vietnam itinerary first. But wait a minute, let me explain why … Read More
Yangon with kids: A 1 Day Family Travel Guide
Yangon with Kids: What to see and do in 24 hours. Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, was a necessary and hugely enjoyable one-day stopover for us. Our international flights went in and out of Myanmar’s historic capital. We used it as a base for our trips to Bagan and Inle … Read More
Inle Lake with kids: 5 awesome things to do PLUS useful tips
Inle Lake with kids is an essential part of your Myanmar with kids itinerary- trust us, it’s magical at sunset! This huge freshwater lake in the Shan State of Myanmar is surrounded by the stunning Shan mountains and offers so many interesting things to do with kids of all ages. … Read More
Bagan with Kids: Incredible temples and more!
Exploring the ancient ruins of Bagan with kids is a travel memory that will last forever. Atmospheric photos of the ancient temples of Bagan are the very images that have inspired a thousand family travel bucket lists, including ours. Here in the heart of rural Myanmar is scenery to take … Read More