Busy students seldom have time for fun, but everyone needs a vacation every once in a while. When you get a break from Arizona State University, you might really want to go on a vacation somewhere, but you may assume that you won’t be able to afford to travel and have a good time. Contrary […]
Travel expenses may not be your first priority when managing the family budget, but chances are, it’s up there on the top of the list when it comes to the ones that you care about the most. Since traveling together as a family can be just as much of an emotional investment as it is […]
Long journeys are tedious enough for adults, but for a child, it can feel like torture. Having to sit still in one spot for a long time can make them feel restless and agitated, and without the right activities, they can soon become bored. Thankfully there are a few things you can do to help […]
The first official day of our tour of Vietnam has us both very excited! We’ve already spent a few days in Hanoi and are ready to go exploring. We check into the lovely Viet View Hotel and Spa in the center of Old Hanoi, and we have an elegant and classically decorated room, complete with fresh […]
I’m perched precariously on the back of the motorbike seat as we weave through the thick late afternoon traffic of Hanoi. Donned on my mop of curly hair is a ‘Hello Kitty’ helmet that is reminiscent of a World War II German helmet in shape. I find my wits are sharp as we wiggle around moving […]
Exploramum and Explorason are featured in the Kid’s section of a major Serbia Newspaper. So here is one for all our Serbian friends to read. Come along on our journey with us – even if it is just in print !!!!! Click here for latest vacation deals and accommodation
We are flying from Malaysia after two glorious weeks here in Penang. Flying with a child means I always need to consider his needs, as there is nothing worse than an unhappy kid, and the inability to tend to their requirements mid-flight. Some of the things as a parent I need to consider include: how […]
We have just spent 10 glorious days in Batu Ferringhi on the island of Penang in Malaysia. ( You can read about our time here.) Once an island only known for its Betel trees (because the Betel tree fruit, the Areca nut, from where the island is ‘legend’ to have first got its name) so we are told […]
We’ve just spent the best part of ten hours on buses coming from Melaka to Penang. Not one bus, but three buses! And not just driving, there seemed to be long waits where we sat for what seemed forever. On a positive note, the buses improved with each swap, with the last bus being executive plush […]
We have just had the most incredible time in Singapore. We have been here writing the Top Ten Things to Do for Kids and finished off with a great stay at the iconic Raffles Hotel. We wake to a rather smoggy day and the air is thick from the fires and burn-off of Indonesian fields. […]
Singapore is amazing and is an ideal location for families. From little toddlers to teenage kids, you’ll find Singapore jam-packed with exciting activities that will keep your kids off their phones and technology, and out of the hotel room exploring this amazing city. We first booked only four nights here in Singapore, but soon found we […]
Summer may be on its way out in the Northern Hemisphere, but this doesn’t mean that it’s too late to book a beach holiday. In many countries, you’ll find plenty of sunshine hanging around for weeks to come. If you’re thinking of planning a beach break in Europe, here are some of the best destinations to […]
