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 […]
Bangkok. Tips to Choose the Right Luxury Hotel There are so many fabulous places to stay in Bangkok, so where do you start? Choosing the right Bangkok luxury hotel or resort can take you hours of internet research, and in this city that rarely sleeps, it is important to know what to look for. Look […]
“Everyone must correct his own self; this is something more difficult to cope with, but it is not impossible.” Bhumibol Adulyadej Leaving Vietnam this time we were on a high. Not just ‘high in the sky’, but ‘high’ because we had enjoyed such a great time, so we were leaving in ‘high spirits’. […]
Saigon River snakes its way through Ho Chi Minh and is the most sought-after real estate position in the city. River Life To stay with a view of the Saigon River in luxury style is like having a movie screening outside of you highrise hotel window. Day and night the scene before us is always moving. […]
We love Vietnam! So much so, that after nearly one month here, we found ourselves returning within a couple of weeks departing this lovely land. We’ve just finished our Cambodia to Vietnam cruise and found the city of Ho Chi Minh luring us yet again. Because of this, we think we can share with you […]
Cruising the Mekong Delta from Cambodia to Vietnam has been an incredible experience! Our cruise was an option of either 8 or 10 days, and you can see some of our amazing Cambodia adventures in article one or article two on our website. Let me share with you some of the fun activities offered to […]
It is difficult to believe the words ‘relaxing’ and ‘exciting’ can both be used in the same sentence. They appear to be opposites, but we found that a riverboat cruise was the perfect way to explore Cambodia and Vietnam, and I found myself relaxing on board, whilst enjoying exciting land and water day tours. We […]
We just found the perfect way to travel – a river cruise. Why is this perfect? Read on, and we will give you all the reasons why we found this to be a perfect family vacation. Over the past few weeks, something incredible has happened. Many of you know that I have fallen in love with […]
Siem Reap is famous. Famous for Angkor Wat, and also famous because the iconic movie Tomb Raider was filmed here. What is interesting about Siem Reap is that it is a relatively small city and that the hub for tourists in the main part of the town revolves around the Pub Street, and the Old and […]
Smell that? Smells like Christmas spirit to us, and every year that festive ‘whiff’ gets stronger and stronger in Galway city. Always an atmospheric city with its narrow medieval streets and bustling pubs and clubs, Galway takes on an extra-strong seasonal scent in the run-up to Christmas Day. From the transformation of Eyre Square […]
Our tickets are booked and paid for and we are due to travel to Country Number 68 on our world journey. We’ve just spent nearly a month in Vietnam and had a really wonderful time when on the very last night my son proclaims his stomach “doesn’t feel right” and in a short space of […]
Which of Thailand’s fabulous beach destinations is right for you? You can never go wrong with a beach, and Thailand has its fair share of them to choose from. Whether you’re looking to enjoy fresh seafood, take part in some exciting water sports, or just want to waste away the days with a good book […]
