On our recent trip to Japan, my two sons (ages 8 & 11) and I took the Akihabara Electric & Anime Town Walk: Dive into the Hotel Land of Otaku. The tour was organized by Magical Trip, a company that uses local guides and runs small group, unique, quirky, and niche tours in Japan (and […]
AKIHABARA ANIME TOUR (TOKYO) WITH MAGICAL TRIP – Our Experience Read More »
This spring, I returned to Japan with my oldest son as an encore to our fantastic trip we took when he was about to turn 10. We brought my middle son with us and my mom – for a full-blown, multigenerational vacation to Japan! So, our group of four consisted of: We spent 11 days
VISITING JAPAN WITH GRANDPARENTS – Our Family’s Experience + Tips Read More »
If you’re heading to Japan with your kids and you’re tired of researching ‘the best ESIM for Japan,’ I feel you! There’s so much to plan for with a family trip to Japan, and ESIMs are actually really important because sometimes in Japan you really just need to look something up or get help with
AIRALO VS. UBIGI FOR JAPAN ESIM – Our Family’s Experience with Both Read More »
Are you thinking of going to a baseball game in Tokyo with kids but want a little more info before committing? I get it – so here it is! My boys (ages 11 and 8) wanted to see a soccer game and a baseball game while we were visiting Tokyo, but baseball won out due
TOKYO BASEBALL GAME WITH KIDS – Our Experience Read More »
A Maldives resort vacation is not inexpensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of free things to do once you’re there! Yes, there are typical beach vacation activities like reading on the beach, going for a stroll along the sand, and swimming in the Maldives. And, there’s plenty more. Here are some things that
FREE THINGS TO DO IN THE MALDIVES (At a Resort) Read More »
You’ve booked your Maldives resort and your flights. Now you can put your wallet away, right? Probably not. While you may have booked an incredible all-inclusive stay at your resort, there may still be some things you’ll need to pay for. Even if you haven’t book an all-inclusive stay, it’s still nice to know what
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If you’re visiting a Maldives resort with your family it’s really easy to focus on the turquoise water, white sand beaches, colorful fish you see while snorkeling, and delicious tropical fruit. But, there’s so much going on behind the scenes! If you have a chance, take a ‘back-of-house’ tour (aka eco tour or behind-the-scenes tour)
MALDIVES RESORT BACK-OF-HOUSE TOUR – Questions Your Kids Can Ask Read More »
Planning a trip to Vietnam is a little more complicated than say, a trip to a US National Park or a vacation to a European city. With multiple climates, need for a visa (for many travelers), and an unfamiliar language, it can be overwhelming to plan a vacation to Vietnam. I’ve recently returned from an
VIETNAM PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST + Our Free Printable Checklist Read More »
Xin chào! – Hello! I’ve just returned from an 18-day trip to Vietnam with two of my boys (ages 7 & 10) and my parents (in their 70s). We traveled with a carry-on roller bag each, plus I purchased a duffel bag in Vietnam that we used for transporting souvenirs, dirty clothes, wet swimsuits, etc.
FAMILY PACKING LIST FOR VIETNAM + Our Packing Regrets Read More »
If you’ve been searching for which plug adapter you need for your visit to Vietnam, I feel you! I scoured the internet for information from someone on the ground in Vietnam but only found generic websites and I wasn’t confident in the info. I’ve just returned from an 18-day trip to Vietnam with my parents
VIETNAM PLUG ADAPTER – What You Need + Electrical Outlet Photos From Our Trip Read More »
Have you ever looked at a souvenir you brought back from a trip and wondered, “Why oh why?” About a year ago, my almost-10-year-old son and I came back from an incredible trip from Japan. And we brought some souvenirs home with us. Before leaving, I’d read a ton online about travelers bringing back suitcases
JAPAN SOUVENIRS – Regrets & Favorites (1-Year Later) Read More »
If you’ll be spending time at Qatar’s Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar with your kids, don’t stress! It’s actually a fun place to pass a few hours (or more). Our family (with 3 kids) has spent four long layovers at the Doha Airport, and unlike most layovers with kids, I don’t mind them
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