Koh Samui is a stunning Island off the East Coast of Thailand. The terrain is hilly, covered in jungle with some of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of South East Asia. The coastal parts of the Island provide some amazing spaces to view the whole of the jungle and out towards the pristine
Nusa Dua is a Bali tourist bubble next to the Tanjung Benoa peninsula, just twenty five minutes drive from the airport. It was built in the 1970s to be a gated compound of luxury hotels offering a haven away from the occasional chaos of the rest of the Island of Gods. For this reason it
From the minute we arrived in Ubud we fell in love, with the amazingly scenic rice terraces, the happy, friendly locals and the general feeling of health and wellbeing you get from being around all that…. Wellness! It’s one of the places we seriously discussed relocating too and I don’t say that lightly! Being Bali’s
by Karen Quinn, Mar 05 2020 Much loved by backpackers looking for cheap deals, market shoppers looking for a steal and groups of friends making good use of the many bars, the Khao San road is one of the liveliest areas in Bangkok. But is it worth it (and safe) to visit with kids? I’d
Bangkok is a fantastic city to visit with kids, it’s colourful, spiritual and full of family friendly things to do. If you’re looking for a family friendly hotel, Bangkok has so many options. Back in 2015, my daughter and I stayed at the Anantara in Sathorn. We liked it so much, on our recent visit
A family trip to Vietnam is high on many people’s bucket lists. The food, people and natural environment mean there’s something to keep the whole family happy. Knowing where to start to plan your trip can be tough and it definitely takes a slightly different mind set to a regular package holiday. Don’t let that
by Karen Quinn, Feb 13 2020 The UNESCO town of Hoi An in central Vietnam is high on most people’s South East Asia bucket list but getting there takes a little bit of planning. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Hoi An doesn’t have an airport or station so you’ll likely arrive into Da Nang either
by Karen Quinn, Feb 10 2020 My Khe beach in Da Nang has been said to be one of the most beautiful in Vietnam. Forbes included Da Nang on their list of The 10 Most Beautiful Beach Destinations In Vietnam. My Khe beach is located right in the city making it easily accessible if you’re visiting this
by Karen Quinn, Feb 01 2020 The coastal town of Hoi An in central Vietnam is widely thought to be the prettiest in the whole of the country. Being much less crowded and laid back than the more popular cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh means you should definitely visit Hoi An with kids
Da Nang is a brilliant city to visit in Central Vietnam. It has all the hustle and bustle of a major city but is located on the coastline so has access to some amazing beaches. Although there are loads of things to do in Da Nang with kids, it’s not as popular as Hanoi or