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Nimrod’s Fortress & The Little-Known Life of Jews: Weekend In The Kibbutz

Why is a fortress that was built by Muslims in the 1200’s named after a Biblical character? Who knows! But this ancient ruin is definitely one of the best preserved icons in Israel and probably one of the most underrated due to it’s remote location. But t…

Israel Aug 1, 2013

Pittsfield: The Perfect End To Our US Trip | Moscow: The Not So Great Middle | Israel: Family Welcome

We were blessed to have relatives who recently brought and renovated a lake house in Pittsfield. It seemed the perfect end to our US trip. Plus details of our flight to Moscow & then Israel.

Northeast, USA Jul 12, 2013

Boston Knocks A Home Run: Friends, Food & Fun

A weekend visiting a remarkable family we met in Belize. One of those weekends where it was more about the people then the place. Although we certainly enjoyed some of Boston.

Northeast, USA Jul 12, 2013

Vieques, Puerto Rico: Caribbean Island Postcard Perfection… But No “Life of Pi” at the Bio Bay

An island not far off of the East side of Puerto Rico, Vieques. How to get there, what to do there & the famous Bioluminescent Bay.

Puerto Rico May 20, 2013

Fishing in Western Puerto Rico with the Barracuda Whisperer

Out of the crystal blue waters a brief flash of silver and excitement thickens the air. It has to be the biggest catch of my husband’s life, well after me. Fishing & snorkelling in Western Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico May 15, 2013

Xocomil, Central America’s Largest Water Park Exposed

Would you travel 6 hours to see Central America’s largest waterpark? A secret hidden from the colossal amount of tourists and backpackers flocking to Guatemala? A local hotspot so fantastic and wonderful and cheap you can count the number of Caucasians in…

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala May 8, 2013

Where to Discover Antigua's Secrets

I stood in the ruins looking through the circular gape or a ceiling watching the clouds roll by. Blue sky littered with floating white clouds passing above it like a framed moving picture. It was so beautiful I wanted to capture the moment and I did, brie…

Antigua, Guatemala Apr 17, 2013

San Pedro’s Famous Chicken Drop – Where the Inebriated Cheer for Chicken Turd

Have you ever heard of a chicken drop? Possibly not. I know the RSPCA would be all over it if we had such a thing in Australia. But every Thursday night in San Pedro, Belize the chicken drop draws a crowd.

Ambergris Caye, Belize Mar 3, 2013

Swimming With Wild Sea Turtles At Akumal, Mexico

We were so close. I reached out my hand to touch him and decided not to. He poked his little beady eyes above the surface. Glanced around and finding nothing remotely interesting ducked back under the water, swam straight to the bottom and continued to mu…

Mexico Feb 7, 2013

Cozumel - Ferry Hell, Mexican Ferraris & Margarita Fish Bowls

I will always fondly remember Cozumel. And not because of the several things that went wrong, but because of the lunch we shared margaritas with the hilarious Americans.

Mexico Feb 4, 2013

It's Good To Have Fabulous Family in New York

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.

Northeast, USA Jan 9, 2013

Strangers Partying in Penang

A group of 8 travelling families converge on Penang to enjoy & share their nomadic lifestyles with each other. Suddenly strangers become friends and friends become family.

Penang, Malaysia Oct 12, 2012

A Tropical Birthday on Monkey Beach

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…

Penang, Malaysia Oct 11, 2012

Breaking the Ice at the Hard Rock Hotel Penang Foam Party

As the cloud of white foam closed over my head, I felt a moment of panic. My nose was blocked and I gasped. Big mistake. The soapy white bubbles slipped down my throat and I was gagging. I couldn’t get a breath in. Every breath existed of more bubbles. I …

Penang, Malaysia Oct 8, 2012

Our Kids Love The KLCC Playground & Petrosains Discovery Centre

Nothing prepares you for this playground, it seems to stretch for miles, and as a matter of fact it actually covers 2 acres. Next to it is also a public wading pool with waterfall and toilets. The 2 acres is part of a 50-acre park in total. It's home of t…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jul 17, 2012

Little People in a Little World - KidZania

If you have kids, KidZania is a must. KidZania currently operates in 10 locations around the world. The Kuala Lumpur one opened in June 2012 and is located at The Curve shopping centre. Once inside children “work” in adult jobs and earn currency. It is a …

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Jul 11, 2012

An Evening at the Night Safari, Singapore

Did you know the last Tiger in Singapore was shot in 1930? This evening we took the kids to the Night Safari. Along the way we meet another travelling family - the Flashpackers!

Singapore Jun 30, 2012

Meeting Fellow Travellers In Bali: We're Not So Crazy After All

While in Bali we joined many Facebook groups and read many blogs of fellow travellers. It was our honour to meet a handful of like-minded families travelling the world just like us, but happened to be in Bali just like us. Here you can meet them too.

Bali, Indonesia Jun 24, 2012