Bali. The name conjures up images of sundrenched beaches, poolside cocktails, staggering rice terraces, and balmy evenings under the stars. And it’s true – Bali is all this and so much more. It is one of those places that gets under your skin. We have visited Bali eight times now, and every time I worry […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Dim Sum
Dim Sum is one of the reasons I am so grateful to have lived in Asia for eight years – my family LOVE dim sum, and most weekends you will find us in a Chinese restaurant at lunchtime chowing down on a selection of dumplings. What is Dim Sum? Dim Sum, which translates as “to […]
Hotel Review: Nam Hai, Hoi An
The stunning Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam is one of my all-time favourite holiday resorts. The villas are dotted amongst luscious tropical gardens, and the endless stretch of white sand makes for one of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Everything at the Nam Hai screams luxury and relaxation – including unfortunately the […]
Visiting the Longji Rice Terraces in Guilin, China
Last week we fulfilled a lifelong dream to visit the beautiful Guilin in China. Near the top of our list of must-do trips while we were here, was a day trip to Longsheng and the Longji Rice Terraces. We were slightly worried about how the kids would handle such a long day – three hours […]
Best iPad Apps for Toddlers
Looking for some ideas of iPad Apps for toddlers? Look right here. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that the iPad can be a lifesaver when flying with small children. It would be all too easy to switch on Frozen or 6-hours worth of back-catalogue Peppa Pig to keep the little ones quiet, […]
Ten Tips for Surviving your First Flight with a Baby
I was so nervous before I took my first flight with my daughter. She was just ten weeks old, and I was convinced that she was going to scream the whole three-and-a-half hours from Singapore to Hong Kong, leaving me in a state of nervous undoing and the rest of the passengers wanting to push […]
Hotel Review: Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas
We recently checked into the Peppers Beach Club in Port Douglas, in Australia’s Far North Queensland. This luxury all-suite hotel is a great choice for a family vacation. Its spacious suites are more like self-contained apartments, it is a short walk from all of Port Douglas’ amenities, and right round the corner from the famous […]
Hong Kong by Tram
For a fun and atmospheric sightseeing tour of Hong Kong, take the kids on a ride on the famous Hong Kong trams. Everyone knows Hong Kong to be a fast-paced modern metropolis, with soaring skyscrapers and flashing neon lights. But there is a part of this glitzy city that has refused to bow to the […]
Twelve Signs you are Travelling with Children
Struggling through the airport with way too much hand luggage? Crawling around on the airplane floor looking for a half-eaten chocolate biscuit? Jeans covered in an unknown sticky substance? Chances are you are travelling with children. Read on to check-off the other giveaway signs. You no longer scowl at the woman with a screaming baby […]
Smart Mama Insider Card
All mamas love a bargain, so I was delighted to receive my Smart Mama Insider Card in the post recently, and I’m happy to share the tip with all you Hong Kong mums out there. The Insider Card replaces the previous Smart Mama voucher book, and is definitely a far more user-friendly approach, as not […]