The first thing that strikes you as you walk through the doors of the Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum in Luang Prabang is the amazing spa-like aroma that greets you, putting you instantly at ease and in holiday-mode. This stunning colonial hotel is handily located in the heart of beautiful Luang Prabang in Laos. Formerly the residence […]
Our Family Travel Highlights of the Year
2015 has been a fabulous year of fun family travel for Mum on the Move! We have had so many amazing travel experiences this year. I got to fulfill a lifelong dream to take a boat trip down the Li River from Guilin to Yangshou in Southern China, and finally got to visit Luang Prabang […]
Family-Friendly Resorts Around the World
What comes to mind when you think of your ideal family-friendly resort? Fabulous swimming pool? Kids club? Babysitting service? Choice of family-friendly restaurants? All of the above? As 2015 draws to a close, we have been reflecting on some of our favourite family-friendly resorts we have stayed in this year. We loved the Hyatt Regency […]
Gift Ideas for Families who Travel
Yes, the holiday season is fast approaching! Some people I know have already finished their Christmas shopping (brief pause while I roll my eyes in disgust), but most sane people are still panicking about what to buy their friends and family, and frantically searching Google for this season’s must-have toys. But in reality, there are […]
Product Review: Up & Away Multiple Passport Holder
I travel a lot. Naturally – I’m a travel writer after all. I also have a weakness for over-priced designer handbags… So, put the two together and you would be justified in thinking that I would also have a beautiful passport holder to show off at airport check-in. But you would be wrong! In fact, […]
Hotel Review: The Datai, Langkawi
The Datai in Langkawi, Malaysia is the ultimate destination for those looking for a silver spoon jungle experience in Asia. It is one of my favourite resorts of all time, and offers a surprisingly family-friendly experience, despite its reputation for exclusivity. Embedded in the jungle where the rainforest meets the ocean, The Datai is paradise […]
Ten Best iPad Apps for Pre-schoolers
It seems inevitable when you are travelling these days, especially during long haul flights or long distance car journeys that you will succumb to handing over the iPad to keep your kids entertained. While I am sure some kids would be quite happy to sit and watch Peppa Pig or Charlie & Lola for a […]
Hotel Review: Alamanda Palm Cove, Australia
I will wax lyrical to anyone who will listen about how fantastic Northern Queensland is for a family holiday. There is so many things to do in Northern Queensland with kids, from exploring the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest, to cuddling koalas, riding cable cars and playing on endless miles of white sandy beaches. We […]
Hoi An Food Tour Vietnam
Hands up who loves Vietnamese food! Me! Which is why I loved this Hoi An food tour when we were in Vietnam. I first visited Vietnam in 2003 and I was blown away by the quality of the cuisine. I was living in Edinburgh at the time – a beautiful city, but not exactly renowned […]
Pulau Ubin with Kids: A Singapore Day Trip
A day trip to Pulau Ubin is an excellent way to get off the beaten track in Singapore and enjoy a slower pace of life for a few hours. This 1,020 hectare island is the second largest of Singapore’s offshore islands and is just a ten minute boat ride from Changi. A visit here allows you […]