Wondering how best to utilize a short amount of time in the South Island as efficiently as possible to see a whole lot of wonders? A one week South Island […]
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As with many things Chinese, Dim Sum and Yum Cha has traditions. But dining at Yum Cha in Hong Kong delivers those traditions with a twist. If you want some
Hong Kong’s Yum Cha: A review/excuse to showcase the best Dim Sum ever Read More
Oh yes we toss our backpacks aside and frequent Michelin star restaurants… We are obsessed! But not with stars. (With dumplings, obviously). And with Din Tai Fung: a Taiwanese mecca
Backpacking with kids meets Michelin starred dumplings at Din Tai Fung, Taiwan. Read More
The stilt villages of Kampong Ayer stand in stark contrast to the glittering gold domes and perfected promenades of Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei is Southeast Asia’s smallest nation; but one
Kampong Ayer: Visiting the world’s largest floating village. Read More
We saw incredible sights in Uzbekistan. We were wowed by the unparalleled history and magnificence of the Silk Road. And we visited human disaster, witnessing the damage by humans to
The greatest gift of travel: We found it in Uzbekistan. Read More
The name Jeti Oguz pops up on every list of sights to see in Kyrgyzstan. And if you’ve seen it, you are likely wondering what the name entails. Well, in
A quick guide to Jeti Oguz and the Seven Bulls, Kyrgyzstan. Read More
The Putaruru Blue Springs in the North Island’s South Waikato is as incredible as it sounds; a brilliantly blue, freshwater wonderland. I’ve never seen anything like it! With uncannily clear
Putaruru Blue Springs: South Waikato’s best kept secret? Read More
Did you know Wairere Falls is the North Islands tallest waterfall? Neither did we until the night before! The view from the top is incredible, making the Wairere Falls walk
Wairere Falls: North Islands tallest waterfall and epic half-day hike. Read More
Visiting Batu Caves with the kids was top of our list for our visit to Kuala Lumpur. The caves are one of Malaysia’s biggest tourist attractions and the most popular
Visiting Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur with kids. Read More
There aren’t all that many borders between countries in the Middle East open for travellers to cross easily. Fortunately however, the border between Israel and Jordan is one of the
Crossing overland from Israel to Jordan (and the worst noise ever). Read More
The magnificent Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the most iconic features of the United Arab Emirates. We only had three days on our first visit to the
Quick Tips For Abu Dhabi Sheikh Al Zayed Mosque With Kids. Read More
I’m going to cut to the chase. Day one in Manila and our third stop on our Big Adventure… There were some serious looking anxious-parent eye widenings in the taxi
Two days in Manila: Embracing the chaos. Read More
Family travel in Vietnam is ideal. It’s exciting and different enough without feeling too far off the main tourist trail. And Vietnam is huge! We knew that a month in
Family travel Vietnam: From the hills to the beaches and megacities. Read More
Russell has lots of offer domestic and international visitors, and local explorers too. We’ve visited Russell at least five times in the last year and found it a great day
5 Things to do in Russell, Bay of Islands (even if the weather changes). Read More
Kyrgyzstan is rich in history and culture. However, booking a trip to Kyrgyzstan isn’t really part of mainstream travel norm. It’s definitely different. But when travel is ‘different’ or challenging,
5 reasons we loved Kyrgyzstan (and why you need to visit). Read More