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,…
Bengaluru Again – Palace Road
We made another pit stop in Bengaluru recently. Like most large Indian cities, it is always chaotic, dusty and very interesting! As we have been around Bengaluru before and our main…
A Morning at the Army Museum of Port Dickson
Port Dickson is a quick drive for a weekend at the beach, some spa relaxation or simply, to discover new hiking trails. It is not a surprise that we keep going…
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…
Taman Negara: 130 million years in the making
If you are looking at for a long weekend getaway and don’t feel like the hum of a city or one of Malaysia’s many beautiful beaches, then I would strongly…
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.…
Day trips from KL for families
Sometimes you just need a little break from the city. We have done our fair share of day-trips out of KL in the past year - some are fantastic, some…
Reader offer: Get 20% off tickets to Entopia
A special treat for our readers: 20% off the normal ticket price at Entopia, Penang until January 19. Read our review here - we think it is definitely worth a…
Penang: China House
Our trips to Penang often include a pit stop at China House. Almost an institution of sorts, it continues to tick all the right boxes when looking for a good…
Penang: Enjoying Entopia
We recently spent a long weekend break in Penang, we headed to Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm which is the new re-branding of the long standing butterfly farm in Teluk…
Art Science Museum, Singapore
Over the mid-term break we found ourselves in Singapore again. We only had a half a day to do something fun with the kids after the long drive but didn't…
Old world charm in Yangon
I've been wanting to go to Myanmar ever since we arrived in Asia five years ago, but young children and a military junta didn't seem like ingredients for a successful…
Berjaya Langkawi Resort
Langkawi is often forgotten as the crowds head North to the beaches of Thailand. But for no reason at all, the sand is white and sea is pretty in Langkawi,…
Inle Lake, Myanmar
Inle lake is one of the main stops on the tourist trail of Myanmar. Tourists are keen to see the floating villages and the fishermen rowing the boats with their…
Temples of Bagan
Bagan is maybe the most iconic place in all of Myanmar. We were expecting greatness but were blown away by the sheer crazyness of this place. As soon as your…