I had a whole lot of misconceptions surrounding my recent visit to China, one of those was transport. I had expected the train system to be similar to India or Vietnam but I’m happy to report it is a fantastic system to use and very similar to the Shinkansen in Japan. Here’s your guide on how to book tickets for the Beijing to Xian train or any other train tickets in China.
I’ve recently returned from a 12 day tour of China with TripADeal. When people hear this the first question they ask is ‘what was TripADeal like?’. So I thought it must be a question many people are asking so best I put my thoughts on line. (more…)
Traveling with the kiddos in tow might sound like a huge hassle, but it is entirely possible. Not only is it possible, there is actually nothing more fulfilling than traveling as a family. Sure, having the occasional romantic getaway with your hubby is nice. But there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself missing them halfway into a trip like we did in the Maldives. (more…)
You’ll never run out of things to do in Singapore with kids, it’s an amazing city to visit and best of all it’s the cleanest and easiest to get around in South East Asia. We have visited Singapore a number of times with the kids and I still haven’t experienced all the amazing things to do with them. I’m sure you’ll find many fun things to do in Singapore with kids.
Sri Lanka has been an emerging destination of interest for a few years now. I’ve been looking extensively at Sri Lanka family holidays for us and looking at all the different places I would love to visit. There are so many amazing places to visit in Sri Lanka, its very difficult to narrow down exactly where I would like to go because honestly, I’d love to see everything Sri Lanka has to offer. (more…)
What makes Bangkok even more exciting and enchanting are not just those magnificent temples and palaces and colourful street markets, but those added attractions and day tours one can enjoy. So, once you have explored the city and its countless attractions and enjoyed the culinary delights of the fragrant food stalls, it is time to explore what lies beyond the city. (more…)
Is it Burma or Myanmar? A lot of people ask this question, closely followed by “when did Burma become Myanmar?”. I can tell you that the Military Junta of the time changed the name in 1989 but both names are widely used both there and abroad. Our 2 week Myanmar family vacation was fantastic yet challenging at the same time. There are so many great places to visit in Myanmar with kids and I just wanted to see everything the country has to offer. (more…)
Visiting the Bagan temples was the highlight of our trip to Myanmar. I had seen many photos of Bagan and while I knew what to expect, I didn’t expect Bagan to take my breath away. It gave me the same tingles as when I first sighted Angkor Wat. I wasn’t surprised that the kids loved Bagan as well. Here’s our top things to do in Bagan with kids.
I have to admit, Mandalay wasn’t our favourite place to visit in Myanmar. Mandalay city is quite industrial and lacks a lot of character compared to Yangon. There isn’t a huge amount of family friendly activities however our list of things to do in Mandalay with kids will make your trip a little easier. (more…)