Asia Archives

Four Reasons to Visit Tibet ’s Monlam Festival at Labrang Monastery

Each year, as the Tibetan New Year approaches, Buddhist monks and pilgrims prepare for the Monlam Prayer Festival, a period of meditation concluding with nearly a week of extravagant ceremonies and rituals. One of the largest such festivals is at … Read More

Ho Chi Minh City with Kids: A Family Guide to Surviving and Loving Saigon

Why do we travel so much? For us, it’s about feeling alive and exploring environments that stand in stark contrast to our everyday lives. We are particularly drawn to the vibrant, chaotic cities of Southeast Asia. If you are planning … Read More

The Blue Mansion Hotel Penang – Our Family Experience

The Blue Mansion – The words children and boutique hotels aren’t normally talked about in the same sentence. However it was one of my objectives to try to balance the needs and wants of the whole family during our travels. … Read More

Uluwatu with kids (and the beaches in South Bali for families) – Vlog

Uluwatu was our first stop in Asia, obviously it famed for its surfing beaches and perfect waves and isn’t the first choice for most families.

However if like us you relish a bit of adventure and enjoy exploring unspoilt beaches with not many tourists check out the beaches in the Vlog. We had so much fun exploring the beaches even with our two little ones.

Marco

Lived in England since 1998 and travelled the world since 2005, visiting over 100 countries on 5 continents. Writer, blogger, photographer with a passion for adventure and travel, discovering those off beat places not yet on the tourist trail. Marco contributes the very best in independent travel tips and lifestyle articles.

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Kuala Lumpur for Families: a Modern, Fun and Culturally Diverse City

Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a city that stays with you. Recently, Marco and I were reminiscing about our last visit back in 2006. My fondest memory was the food—Malaysia is a true melting pot where you can find Malaysian laksa, … Read More

Gili Islands With Kids: Our Guide to Gili Air For Families

Island life has a big appeal to us as family, white sandy beaches, palm trees, coconuts, a slower more considered way of life, where the stresses of the modern world seem a distant memory. We had been rushing around Bali … Read More

7 Best Beaches in Uluwatu, Bali

In Bali you can find some of the best beaches in Indonesia but which is the best beach in Uluwatu? After landing in Bali, our first night was spent in Kuta; depending on your age and sensibilities Kuta has different … Read More

The Green Machine in Bali – The Best Green Blend You’ve Ever Tasted

Crafting the perfect green smoothie at home isn’t as simple as tossing a few greens and fruits into a blender. Trust me, I’ve tried—and failed—countless times. The key lies in nailing the balance of leafy greens to fruit. Too much … Read More

What to See and Do in Ubud (Bali) Including Luxury Glamping

Ubud really does have something for everyone, depending on your objectives and what you want to get out of your trip, of course. Naturally it’s most famous for yoga, meditation and healing courses. Ubud on a motorbike However, if like … Read More