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…
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…
Aava Resort & Spa offers for HGKL readers
We recently escaped the haze to this lovely and peaceful resort in Southern Thailand - read the review of Aava Resort & Spa here. We found the combination of cheap…
Aava Resort & Spa in Thailand [includes offer]
When the haze got really bad last time (when we still thought it would be only temporary), two desperate mothers decided to take the kids somewhere where the skies are…
Our favourite family destinations in SE Asia
Family travel in South East Asia is ridiculously easy: there are hundreds of fantastic destinations close and far, for every budget - and kids are welcome everywhere. These have been…
Responsible Elephant tourism in Chiang Mai
Getting to sniffing distance of to the elephants was not doubt the highlight of our trip to Chiang Mai. I had done a little bit of homework on trying to…
Chiang Mai with kids
I had envisioned Chiang Mai being full of leafy trees, old temples and crisp mountain air. While it was those things to a certain degree, it is still the second…
Small Thai islands perfect for a quiet getaway – Koh Jum
Compared to Koh Lipe the tiny Koh Jum is like going back in time. Located 25 km south of Krabi, Koh Jum is truly a sleepy little island with nothing…
Small Thai islands perfect for a quiet getaway – Koh Lipe
Turquoise sea, white sand, massage on the beach and Thai food. What more there is to want from a holiday? We have recently been on two small islands just like…