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 […]
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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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Looking for a gorgeous, well-run, family-friendly resort in the Maldives? Emerald Faarufushi may be the place for you! I stayed on Emerald Faarufushi for 13 days with my family of 5 (kids ages 3 (almost 4), 7, 10). It’s a beautiful, small island with top-notch service. The resort pays close attention to small but meaningful
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Updated June 28, 2026 Are your kids hooked on the idea of sliding from your overwater villa deck into the clear, turquoise Indian Ocean? Or… maybe you’re hooked on the idea? Of the almost-200 resorts registered by the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, only a handful of them have water slides. I’ve listed them below, including
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Before our first Maldives trip, I did a little bit of research and purchased bottles and bottles of Sun Bum sunscreen. After all, it’s worked well for our family through hot summers at the beach, lakes, and theme parks in Italy and the United States. We’ve recently returned and I’m even more in awe of
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What can I do with my kids in the Maldives… on a rainy day? If you’re asking this question, you’re likely in one of two scenarios: A: You’re in the Maldives, it’s raining, and you’re starting to panic. B: You’re in the planning stages of your Maldives family trip and you’re thinking of booking your trip
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If you’re looking for books to read before your family trip to the Maldives, I’ve got you covered. These books aren’t about the Maldives, because I’ve yet to find one that I like for my kids. However, these books are on topics that will relate to your Maldives trip (coral reefs, islands, oceans, etc.). I
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Whether you’re considering Sun Siyam Iru Fushi for your family vacation or you’ve already booked your stay, you should definitely take a look at the dining options. As a mamma of three, I know that eating out at restaurants isn’t always fun or worth it. Sometimes it feels like hard work! However, on a Maldives
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If you’re like me, your eyes are glazing over from researching things you’re going to do in Japan with your kids. I get it – you want your family trip to Japan to be perfect! Going to Disneysea will definitely be a hit with your kids, so let’s take a look at how you can
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Are you like me – a mamma who wants her kid’s trip to USJ to be perfect? Which means you’re spending a crazy amount of time researching things like: If so, you’re in the right place! I spent a day at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka with my almost 10-year-old as part of our 10
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My son and I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights in a ryokan – a traditional Japanese inn – in Kyoto. We based ourselves for three nights in Kyoto’s Kagihei Ryokan. We appreciated our time in the family-run inn, and I wanted to share our experience so you can decide if a
If you’re planning a trip to Japan with a 10-year-old*, take a look at our itinerary for ideas and what we loved and wish we’d done differently. I’d traveled to Japan before (as a solo traveler in my 20s), but this was my first time visiting Japan with one of my children. We had an
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