Bangkok – a city overflowing with high rises, traffic, people, and heat. How do you find the right accommodations in all the chaos of Bangkok? And how do you even know where to begin? Should you stay close to the…
Cameron Highlands is a great destination for families as there are many attractions across the area that cater to all ages. From enjoying high tea with a view to hiking through the tea plantations, your family will love exploring the…
Melaka, also spelled Malacca, is an amazing city to visit with kids. Melaka is the Malay spelling of the name, and Malacca is the English spelling. With a quaint walking street, historical buildings, museums, and plenty of snacks and flashy…
The Cameron Highlands area of Malaysia is known for tea plantations, mountain views, flower gardens, and of course…strawberries! Visiting the area for the first time, the littlest in our family was most excited to pick his own strawberries at a…
Cameron Highlands is a great getaway from tropical city life. With fresh air and cool weather year-round, there are plenty of things to do in the Cameron Highlands for all ages. It is just three hours north of Kuala Lumpur…
Gopeng is a small town about 2 hours north of Kuala Lumpur by car or 30 minutes south of Ipoh. This area of Western Malaysia has a lot of limestone mountains. Due to the limestone cliffs, the riverbed, and the…
Transylvania, Romania is a land full of castles, vampire legends, mountains, and citadels. Taking a Transylvania road trip through this area in the summertime is like driving through a fairy tale land. While we will detail a week-long, 7-day road…
Seen as an adventure destination, Gopeng is a town just slightly south of Ipoh and a 2-hour drive north of Kuala Lumpur by car. Gopeng is located in the Perak State of Peninsular Malaysia. The town and surrounding districts used…
Khao Yai was the first designated national park in Thailand. It is also the most popular due to its proximity to Bangkok. With it being only a 2 ½ hour drive away from Bangkok, Khao Yai National Park is an…
10 days in one city, like Bangkok, may seem like a long time, but as this 10 day Bangkok itinerary shows you, there is plenty to do in this city! After having lived in Bangkok for 9 years and frequently…
Mount Fuji is one of the most iconic places in Japan. Images of Mount Fuji can be found all over Japan and it is used frequently in Japanese artwork. Probably one of the most recognized depictions is that of The…
Taking a road trip from Bangkok to Phuket is a great way to get off the beaten path from the traditional Thailand destinations. There are many spots to explore. Here I will share a five-day road trip itinerary. To keep…
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal is one of the largest bus terminals in Japan. Located on the Western side of the Tokyo metroplex, it serves as a connecting point from Tokyo to all over Japan’s island of Honshu. With hundreds of…
The beautiful Roi Et Tower is found in the center of Roi Et city, a town in the northeast region of Thailand. Though the province is mostly filled with low-lying rice fields and the journey to Roi Et Tower is…
Chiang Khan is a quaint little town that sits along the banks of the Mekong River in Loei province in Northeast Thailand. Loei province is the crossroad between Northeast Thailand and Northern Thailand. You can check out other thing to…
A bustling city on the northeast corner of Africa, Cairo is a mix between modern and ancient, Middle East and Africa, desert and oasis. You can spend countless days exploring the many facets of Cairo and still have plenty to…
Just a short 15 minute drive from the Nong Khai/Vientiane border crossing is the Sala Keo Kou Sculpture Garden. The gardens are spread out and are filled with large towering concrete statues. Each statue has its own unique story and…
The bustling riverfront of Nong Khai is where you will find much of Nong Khai’s charm. The main street parallels the water, and you can take any number of alleyways in to find yourself at the edge of the mighty…
Where the northeast meets the north of Thailand, and the Hueang River meets the mighty Mekong River, there lies Chiang Khan. Chiang Khan is a quaint town in the province of Loei with immense local Thai popularity. Right outside of…
About Bangkok’s Two Major Airports Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) used to be the main airport to and from Bangkok Thailand. Since the building of Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) opened in 2006, DMK has changed its operating system, but the…
Out of the many Chiang Mai temples there are to visit, Wat Phra That is the most glamorous of them all. With a tight visiting schedule, you needn’t visit more than one temple. Wat Phra That will give you a…
What is Doi Suthep and How to Get There Chiang Mai is a major destination within Thailand. It draws many visitors from abroad and domestic alike and one of the most popular destinations is the Wat Phra That Temple on…
Udon Thani boasts a historical find in the Ban Chiang archeological site. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Ban Chiang, Udon Thani Thailand, has given scientists an inside look into an ancient civilization like very few other places on earth.…
When you only have one day in a city, you want to fit in as much as possible. Here, we want to give the option to not go to every tourist attraction and wear yourselves out by trying to get…
Transylvania is a region in Romania that is north of the capital of Bucharest. Our family chose to take a train from Bucharest to Brasov to begin our exploration of Transylvania. Exploring this region felt like stepping into a fairy…
Salina Turda Mines is an amazing attraction in Salina Turda, Romania! This is an old salt mine and it is found in the Transylvania area of Romania. It is a great day trip from other towns in Transylvania. Our family…
Erawan National Park, renowned for its 7-tiered waterfall, should be on everyone’s must visit list. However, the crowds from day tours can make the experience less enjoyable. Camping at Erawan National Park gives you the benefit of a fuller…
Traveling from Gjirokaster to Tirana by public transport in Albania as a family was a simple straightforward process that I would like to share with you here. With no Albanian language skills, we were still able to travel with little…
During our backpacking trip through Eastern Europe, we had the delight of staying in Gjirokaster, Albania for 5 days. Gjirokaster with kids is so much fun to explore! We took a bus from northern Greece and arrived in Gjirokaster just…
Exploring Bangkok with kids can feel like cultural chaos! The city is jammed packed with people, vehicles, buildings, and heat! But whether you have one day in Bangkok with your kids or a week, there are three specifically Thai cultural…
When planning a trip to Thailand and you decide to spend a couple of days in Bangkok, it can get very overwhelming choosing where to stay in Bangkok. Bangkok has many different neighborhoods. The main areas you hear about downtown…
After visiting Phu Phrabat, I realized that this is an extremely underrated attraction as is common for many attractions in the Isaan region of Thailand. The Isaan region is the Northeast section of Thailand and as it is further away…
Loei province, the gateway between north and northeast Thailand, has so much to offer a traveler. It is one of our family’s favorite provinces in Thailand (and we’ve been to over 50!). There are many things to do in Loei,…
Central Thailand is an area of Thailand easily overlooked by visitors due to its distance from the capital city of Bangkok in the south and the popular tourist destination of Chiang Mai in the north. But it’s in these plains…
Transylvania is a castle-lovers paradise. A central region in the eastern European country of Romania, Transylvania’s castles are little known in the tourist world where the Rhine River and the Loire Valley dominate people’s bucket lists. But Transylvania is packed…
Day 1 After enjoying a scenic bus ride through the breathtaking Peloponnesian countryside, you arrive at the little town of Olympia. The town swells with tourists during working hours as they come in groups from the cruise ships. But after…
(Written by a Kid Who Dares) When you think of Thailand, chances are one of the first things that pop into your mind is the food. Thai food can be spicy or sour, sweet or salty – and many times,…
The city of Manila holds a dear place in my heart as I spent my 90’s childhood living in downtown Manila and watched the growth of the city over a long period of time. Returning to visit with my own…
Sighisoara is a town in the region of Transylvania, an area full of real-life fairytale lands. In the center of the beautiful medieval town, lies a walled-in citadel. This old town is a UNESCO-protected area teeming with restaurants, hotels, and…
Visiting a ninja village is a must while you are visiting Japan with kids. Learning about the ancient culture of ninjas and their ways makes the history of Japan come alive. Location of Oshino Ninja Village The Oshino Shinobi No…
Driving the Transfagarasan highway is an incredible experience. Why not try camping along its path to extend your stay? A hotel for your family in the area may not be cost-effective. But with a little planning, a Transfagarasan camping experience…
Fly into Panglao We chose to fly directly from Manila to Bohol for our trip to explore the island of Bohol. The Bohol Airport is actually on the island of Panglao, which is on the southern tip of Bohol Island…
The island of Bohol has two icons that it is known for – the chocolate hills and the tarsier. Visiting tarsiers is not an easy task as they are tiny, hidden, and nocturnal. But thankfully, there is a place on…
You made it to Thailand and are planning a trip to Bangkok. Or you are going somewhere within Thailand. Chances are you will be flying into Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). There is another major airport in Bangkok, Don Mueang (DMK)…
Background of Sukhothai, Thailand Found in the central heartland of Thailand, Sukhothai was the first capital city of a united Thailand. The Sukhothai era lasted between the 1200’s-1400’s before the Ayutthayan powers took over and the capital city moved to…
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is on the southern side of greater Manila and is spread across three different terminals. They are loosely broken up by international, domestic, and by airline. Philippines Airlines has the majority of flights coming in…
Bohol is a beautiful island in the Philippines next to the more populated island of Cebu. Nature has created a unique wonder in the center of the island call the chocolate hills! Bohol is accessible by air arriving at the…
For our trip between Greece and Albania, we chose to go over the land crossing instead of via Corfu as most of the internet recommended. However, finding information about a land crossing using public transportation was missing in all my…
Known as Talay Bua Daeng in Thai, Red Lotus Lake is known throughout Thailand as the landmark of Udon Thani province. This expansive lake fills with red lotuses in the cool season, blanketing the lake with a pink cover. Our…
About If you are traveling in Thailand, and are in the Chiang Mai area, a visit to Bua Tong Waterfall is a must, if you are up for an adventure. Bua Tong Waterfall, or known widely as Sticky Waterfalls, is…
Location The Transfagarasan Highway (also named 7c) is one of the world’s most breathtaking mountain passes. Found in the Transylvania region of Romania, the highway cuts across the Fagaras Mountains. The Fagaras Mountains are on the south side of the Carpathian Mountain…
Location Phu Kradueng National Park is found in the province of Loei in Northeast Thailand. Loei is the province that joins the northeast region called Isaan with the northern region of Thailand. The Isaan region is mostly flat farmland but…
The first time you venture out camping in Thailand national parks, it can be a bit scary. There are a lot of unknowns. After visiting dozens of national parks around Thailand in the 13 years we lived there, we have…
Are you looking for a fancy vacation with your family in Bangkok? Or one where you made it to Bangkok but don’t have any money left for attractions? We’ve put together a list of activities in Bangkok for kids for…
When you think of Hawaii, chances are you think of all the fancy hotels and resort beaches. Those definitely exist, but Hawaii, specifically Oahu, is much more than that! This post covers my ten personal favorite beaches in Oahu, Hawaii.…
Location Phu Ruea is a district in Loei province in the northeast region of Thailand, known as Isaan. Phu Ruea is found on the northwestern edge of the province amidst the mountains straddling the border of Thailand and Laos. Attractions…
Located in Udon Thani Province of Thailand, E-San Banhao is set up to educate people on traditional Thailand farm life.
Vientiane is the quickly developing, small, capital city of Laos. With just over 700,000 people, it is one of the smallest capital cities in all of Southeast Asia. If you are wanting to travel with your kids to an off…
When we were planning our month-long backpacking trip for our family of six, I spent a lot of time researching how to do the pyramids on our own. The internet was full of horror stories. And everyone’s message was the…
There is a whole area of Thailand that is easily left out of any visitors’ itinerary. It is the region of northeast Thailand called the Isaan region. If you and your family want an off the beaten path adventure, I…