Exploring Angkor Wat with Kids: 3-Day Itinerary
Angkor Wat is a major draw for travellers visiting Cambodia, and families are no exception. Exploring this vast, ancient temple complex with kids might seem daunting at first, but with a bit of planning, it can become one of the most memorable parts of your trip. We opted for the 3-day pass and found it […]
Fun Things to Do in Siem Reap with Kids
When most people think of Siem Reap, they picture the towering spires of Angkor Wat—and for good reason. But beyond the temples, this small Cambodian city surprised us with its energy, creativity, and family-friendly vibe. While we spent our mornings exploring jungle-clad ruins, our afternoons were filled with hands-on adventures, relaxing moments, and cultural experiences […]
Three-Day Itinerary in Siem Reap with Kids
Siem Reap is best known for the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor, but it also has plenty of fun, family-friendly experiences beyond the ruins. With kids in tow, we knew we couldn’t spend full days exploring ancient temples, so we designed a three-day itinerary that strikes a balance between culture, adventure, and downtime. Our plan focused […]
Up Close with Pangolins: Cambodia’s Phnom Tamao Wildlife Reserve
As part of our world trip, we were heading to Southeast Asia after the holidays. We surprised Mason with something special for Christmas: a three-day excursion to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Reserve in Cambodia. Run in partnership with Wildlife Alliance, the team works to rehabilitate and release animals back into the wild. With an 80% success […]
Exploring Bolivia’s Amazon: Pampas and Madidi National Park
Reaching the Bolivian Amazon isn’t easy, but that’s part of what makes it so rewarding. Our journey involved flight delays, maintenance issues, and a four-hour boat ride upriver, including getting stuck on rocks and bailing out water by hand. Read the full story of how we got there. Travelling to the Amazon: An Adventure in Itself […]
Travelling to Bolivia’s Amazon: An Adventure in Itself
Rurrenabaque is the main gateway to Bolivia’s Amazon basin, and just getting there turned into a few of our most memorable (and dramatic) travel days. Our family spent five days exploring two distinct areas of the Amazon: two days in the wildlife-rich pampas (the grassy lowlands) and three days deep in the jungle of Madidi […]
Breathless in Bolivia: Managing Altitude Sickness as a Family
“Why am I out of breath walking to the kitchen?” That was my first thought when we arrived in La Paz, Bolivia—3,650 metres (nearly 12,000 feet) above sea level. The city is dramatic, colourful, and breathtaking in every sense of the word. But its altitude means you have to plan your visit around how your […]
Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats with Kids: A Family Adventure
The Uyuni Salt Flats had been on our family travel wish list since the early planning stages of our world trip. We’d seen the surreal photos—mirror reflections in the rainy season, perspective-defying poses, endless blinding white—and couldn’t wait to experience it ourselves. What we didn’t expect was how much more this tour would offer: cactus-covered […]
Bolivia with Kids: A 27-Day Itinerary through Cities, Jungles, and Salt Flats
Thinking about visiting Bolivia with your family? Bolivia wasn’t originally on our radar, but it turned out to be the biggest surprise of our entire world trip. It quickly became one of our favourite destinations. From the bustling streets of La Paz to the steamy rivers of the Amazon, from dinosaur trails in Toro Toro […]
Family Guide to La Paz: A Flexible 5-Day Itinerary
La Paz is a city of extremes. At over 12,000 feet above sea level, it’s the highest capital city in the world, nestled dramatically in a valley surrounded by jagged peaks of the Andes. But it’s not just the altitude that takes your breath away. La Paz is a city of contrasts, where colourful markets […]
