When I mentioned to family and friends that we were off to Wave Rock they asked, “Have you been there?” “As a child, yes,” I replied. “Why?” “There’s nothing out there,” they answered. Well. Let me tell you. There is far more to see than just Wave Rock. Actually, there are 17 things to do…
Wave Rock (as it is famously known) is located just outside the West Australian town of Hyden. Roughly a four-hour drive from Perth (see below for a map). The rock’s official name is Hyden Rock and encompasses the Wave, Breakers and Hippos Yawn. Of the 150 000 tourists who come to see the Wave each…
As many of us are now booking our international travel online, it is up to us to ensure we have the correct travel documentation. If you use a travel agent they should be directing you to have the correct documents – but ultimately it is still up to you to have the right international travel documents. …
When you think of beach holidays in Thailand images of turquoise waters lapping at white sandy shores come to mind. Yes, spending lots of time on those beaches is one of the main things to do in Khao Lak, but what else to do? Stepping away from those beaches there are so many more Khao…
Air travel – it is both exciting yet arduous. Exciting because it means you are off for an adventure to a new destination but arduous because basically nobody enjoys sitting in an economy seat for hours on end. So it’s really important to choose the right airline for you. That’s why I’ve put this Singapore…
Heading off for a trip with your new baby or toddler feels a bit like planning an expedition with military precision. There is so much to consider and it can all become quite overwhelming when contemplating, “What to pack when travelling with a baby?” Take some of that stress and worry away by using this…
A narrow needle-like island jutting up among the 42 limestone islands in the 400m² Phang Nga Bay is what tourists come to see. It is very small but due to the island’s notoriety, it is why tours of Phang Nga Bay are often called the James Bond Island tour. And whilst the island makes a great…
Oh, how I am filled with dread. Before booking a trip, one of my top travel tips is to read the Trip Advisor reviews of your preferred accommodation. And this is exactly what I do. I find a great travel deal and go straight to Trip Advisor to check out the Mai Khao Lak reviews. …
Emerald green hilly jungles meeting white sandy beaches that slip out to turquoise blue waters. It’s what comes to mind when you think of Phuket, Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Krabi, Hua Hin, Pattaya and other Thailand beaches or islands. They are the perfect destination for any type of holiday – backpacking, couples, families and empty nesters. …
There’s just a plain pink wall. It doesn’t look very enticing. We are on the northern fringe of Karon Beach and about to turn off the top of the hillside road into Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket. But driving down the steep curved concrete driveway we are greeted by the turquoise blue Andaman Sea and the…
Karon Beach is located on the western side of Phuket island in Thailand. To the north of Karon Beach is Patong the original and very popular tourist town. To the south of Karon is the bohemian Kata Beach. Karon Beach is in the middle – geographically and ambience wise. As Goldilocks once said, “it is just right!”. …
SilkAir is the wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines offering over 50 short to middle-haul flights throughout Asia. SilkAir began in 1989 under the name of Tradewinds the Airline, as part of Tradewinds Pte Ltd which exclusively marketed holiday packages for Singapore Airlines. In 1992 the airline was renamed SilkAir. Today the airline’s focus is…
As your children grow their needs and wants change. As every need and want alter’s you make adjustments. The same applies to what to include on your travel packing list for tweens, it is no longer the same as what you once packed for your toddler or pre-schooler. Tweens are those years where your little one…
One of the joys of travel is food. And finding great restaurants is always a delight. That’s why I want to share with you the best Sanur restaurants in Bali, that we have found during our passed family holidays to Bali. Bali is a South East Asian island full of contrasts. Each Balinese location has…
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The small town of Pemberton in the South-West of Australia has a population of just over 750 people and is one of the coldest places in Western Australia. You’d wonder why anyone would want to visit let alone be looking for things to do in Pemberton WA with its farming land dating back to 1861….
As I hand back our Diamond Forest Farm Stay Cottage key to our hosts Mark and Kerriann, my son Lewis is presented with a certificate detailing the farm skills he has performed over the past few days. “I think a few more things could have been added to the list, ” I comment with a smile. …
I love to travel – no secret there. I am sure you love to travel as well. But how well do you plan your travel budget? Are you prepared for all the travel costs? You take the time to plan the basics of your trip. You need to research your travel plans to the nth degree,…
Travel with kids is daunting. As parents, we worry about our child’s safety. We worry if will they eat, will our kids get enough nutrition. We worry about our children being annoying, annoying to us and annoying to others. Then we worry about what to pack for kids on a family trip. It’s enough to…
This Bali bike tour memory is from one of our wonderful Bali family holidays back in 2015. These cycling tours through Bali are still on offer providing you with a great way to discover the real Balinese lifestyle. Finding the true Balinese culture is difficult when taking a family trip to Bali. Most holidaymakers stay…