Family Adventures in Japan: From Tokyo to Hiroshima with Kids in Tow
Ah, Japan. The land of sushi, sumo, and the occasional Godzilla. It’s a destination that can seem intimidating to families, but trust me, Japan is a kid-friendly haven that will have you saying “arigato” at every turn. Our family spent 3.5 weeks exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and I’m here to share the highlights—and a few parenting survival tips—of our epic journey.
GETTING AROUND ON KOH SAMUI
Koh Samui is an island paradise in the south of Thailand, known for its nightlife, scenic viewpoints and long stretches of sandy beach. Popular with holiday-makers and travelers alike, there’s also a thriving expat community residing on Koh Samui. This definitely brings a more western feel compared to some other smaller islands in Thailand, but don’t rule it out because of that, there’s lots of great attractions and scenery here.
CHIANG MAI 5 DAYS & 5 NIGHTS
From Bangkok you can take the bus, train or plane to Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city, which is located in the north of the country. We opted for a little more comfort and booked a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with the local airline Thai airways.
MAGICAL ADVENTURES IN THAILAND
Thailand, the land of street food, busy cities, tropical islands, dense jungle and honking tuktuks. Backpacking through Thailand is popular among many travelers. One of the reasons is that public transport and infrastructure are well organized and it is therefore easy to travel from place to place. If you are going backpacking for the first time or going on a long journey, Thailand is the right place! In this blog I share our route of 2 weeks through Thailand with the children and I give you more tips for the perfect tour through Thailand!