16 Countries from Canada to Cambodia, Japan to USA, Scandinavia to Indonesia, Iceland, Finland, New Zealand, Thailand, (and God-willing many more 'lands'!). Cities include: Bali, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Hokkaido, Kyoto, Osaka, Penang, Queensland, , Reykjavik, Siem Reap, Tokyo. Activities include: Ski lessons in Hokkaido, Self-Drive Iceland, Self-Drive Hokkaido, Farm stays in Taiwan, Northern-lights and Santa Claus Park in Finland. Theme Parks include: Disneyland (Anaheim); Tokyo … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: NYC – The City That Makes Me Happy
Our 7yr old brought home a writing assignment where she was asked to write on a city she would love to live in. Here goes: Hello everyone! I am Dana. I went to New York last year with my parents. It is one bustling city with lots of attractions and fun activities for kids. 1. I enjoyed watching musicals at Broadway. We watched Les Mis and Matilda. 2. I saw extinct animals at the American Museum of Natural History (such as Blue Whale, Woolly Mammoth, T-Rex, Stegosaurus and … [Read more...]
Guest Post at Petite Travellers – Somewhere over the Rainbow at Niagara Falls
This is a post we did for Petite Travellers, a holiday blog which I co-founded with a group of very inspiring Mommies where we share practical, fun holiday experiences and tips of travelling with our little ones. This post lists 8 'Must-Dos' in one of the world's 7 Natural Wonders - The mighty Niagara Falls. To read the full post, click here. … [Read more...]
NYC for Kids: Visiting Ground Zero and Remembering 9/11
The good, the bad and the unforgettable – Celebrating the Human Spirit in the 911 aftermath, 13 years on.One of the reasons we travel is to learn the culture and history of a country and her people. Most often, on the itineraries would be attractions that depict the positive aspects of the country. Occasionally, there would be historical accounts of wars and natural disasters but most would be far too removed in time or remote geographically for us to really feel the impact. Not so, with the … [Read more...]
NYC For Kids: Summer Lovin’ in Dumbo, Brooklyn
The Grand Old Dame Dumbo (short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is a waterfront, charming little town, adjacent to Brooklyn Bridge. With its cool artsy vibes and cobble-stoned street, this former industrial neighborhood is filled with lots of family attractions, including the sprawling Brooklyn Bridge Park, adorable children's boutiques, family-friendly cafes. Can you spot the 2 NYC Icons?Here is our list of 7 recommended things to do in Dumbo, Brooklyn for a great day … [Read more...]
Prepping Kids for NYC – 20 Great Reads!
We are 2 sleeps away to our vacation to the Big Apple. This will be the furthest trip we've made as a family. We've limited our travels to the region for the past few years just to save up for this so you can imagine our anticipation. The prep work began months back, right after our air tickets were booked. We loaned books from the National Library to introduce Dana to this amazing city. For titles which are not available from NLB, I purchased them from Amazon (enjoying the … [Read more...]
NY for Kids: The Big Apple Circus!
We've never been to a circus. Our knowledge of a circus is limited to books and movies like Madagascar. But come next month, we'll get to experience it LIVE under the iconic Big Top in the Big Apple City of New York where we've saved up for our 15th Wedding Anniversary. Big Apple Circus Website The Big Apple Circus is an award-winning, not-for-profit, world-renowned presenter of live family entertainment. In their 36th year, they would be … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: The Magic of Disney
Sharing our absolute favourite memories of visiting Disneyland, Anaheim last September 2011. Being able to experience the magic of Disney with our kids just makes the experience DOUBLY memorable and magical! Disneyland - Truly and irrevocably 'The Happiest Place on Earth'!Look how overjoyed our Princess is at meeting Mickey! … [Read more...]