Cruising in Halong bay with Indochina Junk
If like us you have been captivated by photographs of Halong bay, then I can tell you – you won’t be disappointed with the real thing. It’s a natural beauty and so serene! After...
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Family travel: Exploring Hanoi with kids
This vibrant & busy city was a highlight of our trip in Vietnam. It was a great introduction to Viatnamese life and the scooters! Soooooo many scooters!! We were based in a fun area,...
3 days in Mandalay with kids
This was the last leg of our Myanmar journey and one I was looking forward to. I’d always heard of Mandalay and thought it sounded amazing! The name “Mandalay”evokes images of bright colours, culture...
Myanmar: Inle lake with kids
After a very tiring couple of days trekking, we made it to Inle lake! You’d think it was time to put our feet up and relax. But no, too much to see and do...
A guide: Travel by train in China
Firstly, let me say that I found travel by train in China wasn’t as difficult as you would expect, especially with kids. Ok, there are challenges but once you have some basic knowledge it...
Trekking from Kalaw to Inle lake with kids
We arrived in Myanmar in early June 2019 – the start of monsoon season and found out quickly that things can change quickly. From blue skies & bright sunshine to dark grey and heavy...
Myanmar: Exploring Bagan with kids
It’s all about the temples (and hot air balloons – but we got our timing wrong in that one!). Oh… and the electric scooters! I’m glad we booked 4 days in Bagan, because the...
Family Train Travel in Myanmar
Having read the reviews I was a little nervous about train travel in Myanmar. Stories of delays, slow trains, derailments and uncomfortable journeys sprang up! So, I’m going to hopefully give you a different...
Myanmar: Yangon with kids
We arrived ready to explore Yangon with kids! I had high hopes for Myanmar, but my first impression was disappointing and didn’t really improve over the 3 days we were there! It’s a developing...
3 week itinerary in Myanmar with kids
Myanmar is a country which isn’t always considered as part of the South East Asia route. Its had it’s troubles and the infrastructure can make it more challenging to get around on land. And...
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