Japan with kids

What to Expect at a Ryokan with Kids in Japan

When we first started researching for our trip to Japan, I was immediately taken with the idea of staying in a ryokan, a Japanese traditional inn.  I wanted to have that cultural immersion experience of tatami floors, sleeping on futons, eating kaiseki meals and bathing in an onsen.  But could we stay in a ryokan with kids?  There is no …

Maumere

Exploring Nusa Tenggara and Flores Overland

Have you checked out Lonely Planet’s list of must-visit destinations in 2019?  It is no surprise to us that Indonesia is on the list.  Indonesia is an incredibly diverse country with hundreds of gorgeous islands, each with a completely unique culture.  Most visitors to Indonesia make their way to Bali, but there is so much more to “Indo” than just …

Papau New Guinea cruise

Why We Loved our Papua New Guinea Cruise

Ever since I was a teenager I have been fascinated by tribal cultures.  I devoured National Geographics, took Anthropology elective classes at Uni and have always sought out remote places on our travels.  When I noticed that P&O Cruises Australia visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) I was hooked.  Our kids had been wanting to do a cruise for ages and …

Beach and Culture in Kannur

After our amazing stay in Munnar, our driver Arun drove us back to Kochi and from there we said goodbye to him and the car and caught a train north to Kannur. On our drive back we saw hundreds of women walking in matching sarees along the side of the road.  Our driver Arun could not really explain what it …