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Wet N Wild Cancun – My 1st Ever All-Inclusive Waterpark
Feb 1, 2013 Mexico
Wildly out of control in pitch-blackness with only the downward slope of the tunnel and the gushing water giving you direction… then BAM! You are out of the tunnel spinning around and around in a large dark cavity. But wait! There is a small hole in the m…
Cruising the Bahamas on Carnival Sensation
Jan 22, 2013 The Bahamas
It’s a beautiful sunny day. I am sitting in Serenity, the 21+ pool area. There are screams from the nearby waterslide and snoring from an old man on the deck chair beside me. I am overlooking the back of the boat. I can see Nassau, Bahamas & Paradise Isla…
It's Good To Have Fabulous Family in New York
Jan 9, 2013 Northeast, USA
A shout out to the relatives we stayed with in New York who were generous to the max and whom my kids still talk about. Plus a few Jewish Kosher food tips you might not have known.
To Eat or Not To Eat – That is Not the Question in Vegas
Dec 19, 2012 Southwest, USA
Vegas, the city of sin is home to many of the 7 deadly sins and gluttony is high on the list. Everywhere you look there is a buffet. While in Vegas we did head to a few of the buffets, generally one every second day with a few squished in at the end that …
San Diego: Penthouse Living & Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road
Dec 8, 2012 Southwest, USA
We had use of a hire car in San Diego and it was my first time driving on that side of the road. Luckily that scary experience was mixed with the most amazing Penthouse we could have found in San Diego.
Our Last Day in Hollywood: American Girl, Gap & Farmer's Market
Dec 5, 2012 Southwest, USA
Our last day in Hollywood we decided to visit a few places I had wanted to stop on the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus, but never had time. La Brea Tar Pits & the Farmer’s Market. Well we never made it to the Tar Pits, as I got very distracted with shopping at the Gap…
There Is Plenty To Do In Chiang Mai
Nov 28, 2012 Thailand
During our stay in Chiang Mai we hung out lots with friends and also managed the occasionally family activity as well. Here’s a brief overview of some of the shenanigans that we got up to.
Visit Chiang Mai: Accomodation, Transport & Food
Nov 22, 2012 Thailand
Transport from the airport, where we stayed, where we ate. The practical things about Chiang Mai.
Pulai Springs Resort, Johor: An Impressive Utopia
Nov 13, 2012 Johor, Malaysia
If you are thinking of staying for a night or two in Johor to hit up Legoland & Hello Kitty then we have found the place for you. Here's a few words about the place we stayed in during our recent trip to Johor
Where To Eat In Penang
Oct 31, 2012 Penang, Malaysia
During our stay in Penang, we have visited a number of places to eat. I found it so hard to choose the restaurants to eat out despite the number of alternative blogs, tripadvisor and Penang websites. So here is a list of the places we ate and you can deci…
Shopping In Penang: Queensbay Mall & Tanjung Bujong Wet Market
Oct 30, 2012 Penang, Malaysia
Visited the Queensbay Mall & Tanjung Bujong Wet Market - more great places for you to shop at! Plus a toilet-themed restaurant & free lollies!
Our Foray into the "Real" Penang
Oct 20, 2012 Penang, Malaysia
It gets me when people say you haven’t seen the “real” ____. Whether it’s the “real” Disneyland, or the “real” Penang. Where I live and what I experience is real. So what makes my “real” Penang any less real then someone else’s? What makes our perception …
A Tropical Birthday on Monkey Beach
Oct 11, 2012 Penang, Malaysia
That was an absolutely amazing day. 3 boats, 30 people all headed to Monkey Beach. We had a 5 year old’s bday party there with fairy bread (Americans never heard of it!), we swam, we fed monkeys, and we talked for hours. You ever have one of those days th…
Bangkok's Exclusive Countdown
Sep 20, 2012 Thailand
Here is a compact wrap up of our Bangkok trip. Including 10 things to do with toddlers in Bangkok, 5 must-eat foods in Bangkok, 4 things for kid free adults to do in Bangkok, 3 things to remember for Bangkok transport, 2 things not to do in Bangkok and 1 …
My 7 Hours of Bangkok Highlights... Not the Type You’re Thinking of
Sep 19, 2012 Thailand
Ever spent 7 hours at a hair salon for a full head of highlights? It's a journey perhaps you can learn from. Maybe leave the hairdresser appointment to another country.
Thailand’s Delectable Delicacies
Sep 18, 2012 Thailand
There are some real great places to eat in Bangkok. There is anything from the delectable street food on every corner to clean, air-conditioned restaurants in malls to Guinness Book Record Holder restaurants with seats for over 5000 people and 1500 staff.…
Angsana’s Thai Home Cooking School – Food and Fun!
Sep 17, 2012 Thailand
After reading several reviews on TripAdvisor we decided to contact Angsana for a Thai Cooking Class. She had great communication and fixed us up for a Friday morning. There was a market visit, menu planning, cooking and then eating! YUM!
Fantasia Lagoon, Bangkok's Secret Water Park
Sep 13, 2012 Thailand
You probably won't read about Bangkok's Fantasia Lagoon water park in guide books and even most locals don't even know where it is. We reveal one of Thailand's best kept toddler secrets.
Fathers & All You Can Eat Cake
Sep 3, 2012 Thailand
Thank goodness Father’s Day only comes around once a year, otherwise we may look more like the cakes we devoured then we wish to. In Australia Father’s Day is celebrated the first Sunday of September. We celebrated in Bangkok with all you can eat cake buf…
Hello Land of Smiles, City of Angels, Bangkok
Aug 30, 2012 Thailand
Our first day in Bangkok, city of angels and Thailand, the land of smiles. So great back to be in a land of smiles and friendliness towards the kids. Plus cheap food and lots of space. So far we are in love with Bangkok. Settled in just fine.