Returning to Antananarivo: After an incredible journey around Madagascar, we found ourselves back in Antananarivo for a brief two-day stay before heading home to Slovenia.
Pirate tales and tropical trails: Nestled off the coast of Madagascar, Île Sainte-Marie, or Nosy Boraha, is a tropical paradise that offers a perfect blend
Ferry crossing, The journey from Mahambo to Ile Aux Nattes Exploring the beauty of Ile Aux Nattes: Thankfully everything is better when the sun comes
The drive to Mahambo: The final part of our journey was rapidly approaching so today was the day when we set to move to the
Andasibe Adventures: Nestled in the primal rainforest, located in the heart of Madagascar, Andasibe National Park is a sanctuary for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Leaving Isalo: A Farewell to Madagascar’s Wild West Cross-Country drive: after an unforgettable experience in Isalo National Park, we continued our journey across Madagascar, heading
In the heart of Isalo: Our adventure began in Ifaty, a serene coastal village where time seems to slow down. From there, we embarked on
Setting Off from Morondava: The Adventure Begins After another very short night in Morondava at Chez Maggie, today’s adventure takes us from the island’s arid
The Adventure Begins: Journey from Kirindy Our expedition to Tsingy de Bemaraha, one of most visited and at the same time most difficult to reach
The Night Before VISITING KIRINDY FOREST- how it began. After early breakfast and the worst sleep, we had in months, we drove to the entrance
On the Road Our road trip to Baobab Avenue started in the bustling capital of Antananarivo where we’ve landed around 2 pm. After gathering our
Exploring Madagascar: Family Road Trip! Madagascar lies off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean and is the 4th largest island in the world.
Last 4 years we’ve designated kids winter school break for skiing holidays. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Italian Dolomite Mountains lies the Civetta
Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is a captivating island nation that seamlessly blends ancient history with stunning natural beauty. This archipelago,
Introduction Dubai, often dubbed as the “City of Dreams,” has emerged as a global tourist hotspot, and for a good reason. Its gleaming skyscrapers, dazzling
If you’re looking for an exciting family adventure that combines sun, surf, and exploration, Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka should be at the top of
Yala National Park is the most extensive and popular of Sri Lanka’s many beautiful national parks. This vast protected area is a haven for local
Welcome to Tangalle, a hidden gem on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where sun-kissed beaches, vibrant culture, and incredible wildlife encounters await. Sri Lanka’s southern coast
When planning a family adventure in Sri Lanka, Ella must be on your radar. This charming town, nestled in the central highlands, offers a perfect
Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, Haputale is a serene town perched on the edge of the southern escarpment of the Central
This was our second trip to this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Our first visit was right after the 2019 Easter terrorist attack when
Day 1: Arrival in Sigiriya Our family’s journey to the enchanting Sigiriya in Sri Lanka began with eager anticipation. As we landed at Colombo International
This was our second trip to this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Our first visit was right after the 2019 Easter terrorist attack when
If you’re planning a family vacation in Italy, Lake Garda is a great choice. This beautiful lake is located in northern Italy, between Milan and
This was our 3rd visit to this remote yet magnificent Philippines jewel. As always, our base for exploring it was in San Vicente, more precisely
We’ve talked about visiting Boracay on our every past visit to the Philippines and every we changed our plans at the last time. So, this
Getting to Romblon Island was an experience on its own and if it hasn’t been for Carlos, the owner of Stone Creek House where we’ve
Past years pandemic hugely interfered with our plans to come back to the Philippines. After two years of planning and changing our itinerary, we were
After all the research we’ve done and in regards to our previous two visits we can say that the best time to visit the Maldives
Sri Lanka has beautiful beaches, green mountains, even greener tea plantations, ancient, impressive and colorful temples and much much more. Sri Lanka lays above the
This is actually the first time that I’m doing a separate blog entry, devoted to the resort we’ve stayed at. Maybe because we are not
This place is truly a postcard come to life. It’s actually difficult to describe it without using all the typical island descriptions, because honestly they
We had a pretty interesting way from Bantayan to Malapascua. After reading lots of comments how a boat ride between the two islands isn’t the
We were impressed with Siquijor Island so much that we wanted to repeat the experience. After a lot of searching and comparing, the decision has
Bantayan Island is located in Central Philippines at the northernmost tip of mainland Cebu. A little less than one hundred square miles in size, it’s
HOI AN – an ancient treasure in Vietnam Train ride in Vietnam. This was one of our main goals to do while in this beautiful
MUI NE – Vietnam Bình Thuận Province – South Central Coast Area of Vietnam It took as an easy four and a half hour ride
FINALLY IN VIETNAM Vietnam was on our radar for a couple of years but then always something else emerged and we went to other countries
Maldives on a budget without the kids You have to see them once in a lifetime, right? Especially if you know that they will eventually
CAMBODIA, THE LAND OF TEMPLES AND SMILES Cambodia and Angkor Wat precisely was on our bucket list for quite some time now. This year we
Siargao Island, Searching for the perfect waves and beautiful beaches It was basically a toss between Islands of Bantayan and Siargao this year. Despite our
El Nido, Paradise on Earth El Nido (“the nest” in Spanish) is a small town located at the north end of the island of Palawan
SAN VICENTE, THE NEXT BIG THING IN THE PHILIPPINES On our last year’s flight back from the Philippines we said that we’ll be back for
Traveling with your partner before marriage is a great way to discover if he or she really is the right one or not, travel experts
Bohol: after 4 hours flight from KL we have finally reached our destination, Cebu, Philippines. We have landed at Mactan Int. Airport on Lapu Lapu,
Siquijor (pronounced See-kee-hor), is an island province in Central Visayas (the third smallest province in the Philippines) that lies southeast from Cebu and Negros and
This was on our bucket list for long time so we were really excited about it. From Dumaguete town to Lilioan port we took tricycle
After spending a night in Cebu City we had a morning flight with Cebu Pacific to Philippines surfing Capitol, Siargao Island. The flight was scenic
So… What to do when your son reminds you about a promise you made to him? Of course you have to honor it. This time
Sulawesi is one of the largest islands in Indonesia but it’s not as popular with tourists as other islands of this beautiful country. Mainly due
My piece of advice: read the fine-print on your insurance policy. Always! It doesn’t matter who your insurer is or how many times you’ve traveled.
Before you book a trip with the whole family, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Will the hotel you book have everything you—and,
Even for those of us who love to travel, getting around in countries where we don’t speak the language and often can’t even read the
Dad can sometimes seem like the forgotten man of the family holiday. He wouldn’t miss it for quids, but unlike Mum and the kids, he
The thought of having to cope with a long-haul flight is the reason many parents won’t travel with their children at all. As a seasoned
Ten Things Children Learn About Life While Traveling By Nancy Sathre-Vogel on June 13, 2012 in education, Family Travel Today’s guest post is from Shannon
SABAH ADVENTURE (MALAYSIAN BORNEO) Must admit that this was one of the longest trips we took. We flew from Munich (Germany) to Doha, then from
Sarawak, located in Malaysian Borneo, is diverse and culturally unlike any other region of Malaysia. From the intriguing colonial base of Kuching, you can can
The Perhentian Islands are basically two islands, small (Pulau Perhentian Kecil) and large (Pulau Perhentian Besar). We visited both but were staying on the second.
Whynotwithkids has been to: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, San
Krabi (Ao Nang), West coast of Thailand in July… Not a wise choice as it turned out. We really wanted to see the Phi Phi’s
As soon as our ferry arrived at the Langkawi port we took a cab to our hotel. While on our way to the hotel, we
Two hour flight with small Berjaya plane took us to this South China Sea jewel called Pulau (Island) Tioman. It looks small, but it’s safe,
So, What’s the best island in South East Asia then? This question is really tricky one. So many to choose from so many different needs to
MALTA WITHOUT THE KIDS I know this blog is dedicated to traveling with kids but my wife and I made a »deal« that once a
We had tons of unquestioned answers running through our minds when we decided to do this Tuscany road trip. How will Svit behave in the car?
Koh Samui is a perfect vacation spot for exotic holiday with your little ones. Of course saying that doesn’t mean that all travel lovers wouldn’t
We took an early morning fast speed catamaran ride to Koh Phangan. The Lomprayah catamaran leaves from the pier on Mae Nam beach and after
The island shocked us initially with its messy, tout-ridden port and extensively developed Sairee beach – think 2 km of bars and eateries, loud music,
WHERE WE WANT TO TRAVEL? VIETNAM and CAMBODIA (Visited! – Edited 2024) Since this two countries are first on our list and we are planning
Bucket list of things we would do (we did) hence we recommend it as “must-do things” to all travelers. Life is to short, so travel to
JELLYFISH – WORD OF ADVICE. As mentioned in previous post, It was previously only thought that Box Jellyfish, which are among the most poisonous in the
When visiting unfamiliar places with language barriers and different customs, travelers often find themselves the target of unscrupulous individuals looking to take advantage. Scams in
DANGER & ANNOYANCE Having developed rapidly over the past ten to twenty years or so and despite many common misconceptions, generally speaking Thailand is a
This trip was a short break during my wife’s school holidays in May. We went with the car since the journey only lasts 4 hours
The flight with giant Emirates A380 was pleasant enough and we’ve landed in Kuala Lumpur Int. on time. But the problems emerged as we were
We still weren’t sure how we will get to our next destination which was lovely Perenthian Islands. The longest and cheapest way would be to
As if missing our flight was not good enough to start of our trip we were again forced to change plans. Our Kuching-KL flight was
After great layover that we had coming from Borneo, before headed to Redang Island, we made this great oasis our base for exploring coastal Malaysia.
Rome…eternal City. The decision has been made. We are going to visit my wife’s brother who works at Slovenian Embassy in Rome. This time Nia
With over 13,000 islands, Indonesia has something unique to offer for all sorts of visitors. From the cool white sands and raucous volcanoes of Bali,
We stayed at Gili Air bungalows ( http://www.giliairbungalows.com/). At first we were a bit worried because the rooms were next to each other and if
Bali was not in our list of destinations for a family vacation because it sounded more like a place for honeymoon goers and romantic couples
Since we only had three nights to spend in Singapore, so we decided we’ll do some shopping, sightseeing and of course visit the Singapore Zoo,
KOH LANTA We landed in Krabi Int. Airport late in the evening after flying in from Bangkok. The flight was pleasant and the kids were
KOH JUM (KOH PU) After we left Koh Yao Noi we went back to Krabi where we got the tickets for Koh Jum Ferry (time
KOH YAO NOI … or as The Guardian called it “Thailand’s last unspoilt island” Finding the perfect unspoilt Thai island is not as easy as
This is the blog about traveling trips that we have always dreamt of.
My wife and I decided to continue our lives the way we have always wanted, even after our kids were born.We met during our student years, working at the biggest cinema multiplex in Ljubljana, Slovenia. We have both studied to become teachers, which we became a few years after we met each other. Since then my wife Tina continues to work as teacher while I went in completely opposite direction.
