Views from atop the Mt John Summit track are unbeatable. The views include Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Basin, and on a good day – right out to the snow-capped central mountains […]
Mt John Summit Track: The best views of Lake Tekapo Read More
The Cape Foulwind walkway is a beautiful, family-friendly walk on the South Islands West Coast. We hadn’t heard about it before and I confess we were sucked in by visions of
A quick guide to the Cape Foulwind West Coast Walkway and fur seal colony. Read More
On any itinerary for Japan, the iconic bright orange torii gates of Fushimi Inarai Taisha in Kyoto will definitely feature. And for good reason! It has to be one of those destinations
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Walking up Mount Inari with kids. Read More
Edo Wonderland is full of fun things to do and see! The wonderland is a Japanese theme park dedicated to creating the atmosphere and experience of life in the Edo period. In
Living our best Ninja lives at Edo Wonderland in Nikko, Japan. Read More
Visiting Hakone on a day trip from Tokyo is one of the most popular day-trips in Japan. It’s relatively easy to make the trip independently (once you have grasped the Tokyo
Would you eat a black egg? Visiting Hakone’s Boiling Valley. Read More
Hawker food is a national treasure of Singapore. Hawker Centres are one of the many places to eat, but they also serve as far more than that. They bring together
The humble hawker centre: Experiencing Singapore’s hawker culture. Read More
No visit to Taiwan would be complete without a visit to Taroko Gorge. The park is the country’s most popular tourist spot and it’s easy to fast see why. Before
The ultimate guide to visiting Taroko Gorge, Taiwan. Read More
The famous Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe is a longer and faster moving glacier than neighbouring Franz Josef. The terminal face of Fox Glacier is only five kilometres
Fox Glacier: Tips for the beautiful South Side Walk. Read More
I wanted this list to be unique. We love Fiji. And Fiji with kids truly is an ultimate family holiday destination to the tropical South Pacific! Sure there are the
20 Awesome things to do in Fiji with kids. Read More
Would you believe that in this magnificent Silk Road city we found amusement parks and swimming pools? We had a great time exploring and found plenty of fun things to
5 Awesome things to do on your first time in Tashkent. Read More
There’s something truly magnificent about glaciers. When you think about the history and age as well as the enormity and scale of these frozen wonders, you can’t help but be
3 Family friendly walks to do in Franz Josef with kids. Read More
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
The Best 7 Day South Island Campervan Itinerary. Read More
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