With Kids in Khao Lak, Thailand
Khao Lak, just under two hours' drive from Phuket is like a quiet oasis compared to the bustle of Phuket. This strip of the coastline was devastated by the tsunami,…
Manathai, Khao Lak
We are truly pampered with the possibility to jet off for a quick family getaway with waves, hammocks and margaritas. Phuket is the obvious choice for many, but this time…
A Slow Holiday on Nusa Lembongan
Even many regular Bali-lovers haven't heard of Nusa Lembongan, but this tiny island off Bali had been recommended by some friends as a great destination with children so we booked…
A Sunset at Sunday Bar Breeze, Kuantan
On our recent trip to Cherating we stayed at a B&B and needed to drive out for meals. As usual, we logged onto Tripadvisor to find somewhere new to eat.…
Casa Titik, Cherating
Kuantan and Cherating are just an easy three-hour drive a way from KL, a distance the batteries on kids iPads can comfortably last. However, there are very few places along…
Spa by the sea – aVispa in Port Dickson
Our trips to Port Dickson usually involve a stay at the Avillion with its many child-centred activities: beach, pool, games room, animal feeding and various other little play sessions. We…
Elements Resort, Krabi
Finding a hotel that fit our budget during high season in Krabi was a bit of a challenge! We wanted big rooms and a great pool near the beach -…
Krabi for families
Krabi is just over an hour's flight away from KL and firmly on the family holiday trail. The scenery is hard to beat, but it is by no means desert…
Sri Lanka – Beaches
I am reliving the epic Sri Lanka trip over and over again - apologies - this is the last post on Sri Lanka. Hopefully these posts help others in planning…
The Very Peaceful Gili Meno
Mention of our trip to Gili Meno always invokes memories of quiet, clean beaches and a relaxed pace of life that I sometimes miss living in KL. We were exhausted…
Sea Gypsy Resort, Sibu Island
I know there are all these great beach resorts in Malaysia, but every time it comes down to booking a holiday, I find myself writing to Sea Gypsy on Sibu…
Nusa Dua with Kids
There is no other combination of volcanoes, lakes, rice fields and beaches that is both magical and serene than Bali. Nusa Dua is a gated enclave that is popular with…
A Villa Holiday in Sri Lanka
For families with young kids traveling with other families can be a logistical nightmare - or it can make your holiday even better. Kids can play together, there are extra…
Gili Trawangan with kids
During our visit to Lombok we admired the little Gili islands - Trawangan, Meno and Air in the horizon but didn't get around to do the short boat trip across.…
Kapas Turtle Valley Resort
I wrote earlier about Kapas Island, a tiny spot of land just off the East coast of Malaysia. As its more famous neighbours, the Perhentian and Redang Islands, Pulau Kapas…
Kapas Island
Still in the midst of the monsoon drizzle and grey days I thought I'd share these photos from Kapas Island, that we visited just before the rains started in October.…