At home in Hoi An, in central Vietnam, the typhoons came early bringing heavy rains and strong winds which was both an experience and shock as the rains seem like they would never stop, given the previous winter it had … Read More
The Topas express stopped in the village and we walked the final 100m through the village to the Topas Riverside Lodge, across the homemade suspension bridge: Bella and Maya jumped for joy on seeing the bridge leading to the Lodge … Read More
The term “Ecolodge” has become in vogue and overused in tourism marketing often used to describe hotels and chalets immersed in nature, but rarely do they consistently implement sustainable and ecological practices. Therefore, it was absolutely refreshing to experience Topas … Read More
Asia is a diverse continent full of incredibly unique, vibrant sites and cultures. You could spend months exploring and still only experience a small portion of what the food, lifestyle, and destinations have to offer. Whether you’re planning a trip … Read More
After 8 months of living in Hoi An, we finally put together this guide to visiting Cham Islands with children for a weekend of snorkeling and diving.. Located only a 40-minute boat ride from Hoi An harbor, these islands are … Read More
Hugging the winding coastline and straddling the Bosporus straight, Istanbul marks the crossing between European and Asian continents. Turkey’s bustling capital has for centuries welcomed traders and visitors alike, who enter in through its Overland borders and via its thriving ports. … Read More
Our adventure of living in Vietnam has officially begun! We arrived just seven days ago, yet it feels like we’ve been here for months. Between organizing a long-term house rental, navigating local markets, and settling the girls into their new … Read More
Second visits to countries always inspire a more adventurous spirit. I’ll admit last year we followed the tourist trail a little too much, we weren’t going to make the same mistake this time around. Our first journey inland on Bali … Read More
My first scuba diving experience: I was only seventeen and had just completed my Padi Open water course with my Mum, Dad and two brothers in the grey murky waters of Weymouth on the South Coast of England. We took … Read More