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Wat Pha Lat Trail with Kids: What every parent needs to know

In May, we were in Chiang Mai, Thailand with our two kids and just needed a break from the busy energy of the Old Town. We wanted something outdoors, something quiet, and something that didn’t feel like another tourist stop. That’s when we decided to try the Wat Pha Lat trail. We had heard it was peaceful and shaded and that it ended at a temple tucked into the jungle. That sounded perfect.

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Royal Park Rajapruek with Kids: What You Should Know

Visiting Royal Park Rajapruek with kids was exactly what we needed. It’s a massive botanical garden tucked right inside the city, and honestly, it ended up being one of our favorite places in all of Chiang Mai. The park is huge, but it never felt overwhelming. There were bugs to learn about, trees to walk through, wide paths to wander, and tons of space for the kids to just be themselves.

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Restaurants in Vang Vieng You Can’t Miss

When you’re traveling through Southeast Asia with kids, food isn’t just a basic need. It becomes part of the adventure, part of the rhythm of your day, and honestly, sometimes the highlight if you land somewhere good. That said, let’s

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Vang Vieng Travel Cost Breakdown

Curious about the real Vang Vieng travel cost for a traveling family? We spent four weeks in the stunning town of Vang Vieng, Laos, and we’re breaking it all down: from accommodations and groceries to eating out and, most importantly,

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Hot Air Balloon Vang Vieng Ride with Kids: Everything You Need to Know

Let’s be honest—hot air balloon rides sound magical, but when you’re traveling with little kids? The questions come fast.
Is it safe? Will my toddler stay still? What if they cry mid-air? And is it actually worth the money?

That was us. We’d already been in Vang Vieng for two and a half weeks, and every single morning and evening, we watched those colorful balloons drift over the mountains. At first, we didn’t think we were going to do it. We were trying to be practical—it’s short, it’s not cheap, and honestly, it seemed like the kind of thing better suited for honeymooners or backpackers.

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nighttime on Train Street Hanoi

Cost of Hanoi: Our 1 Month Expense Report

We spent four weeks in Vietnam’s vibrant capital with our two young kids—and tracked every dong. From street food and Grab rides to vacation rentals and a few mini getaways, here’s the full breakdown of what slow, immersive family travel actually looks like—costs and all.

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Hanoi to Cat Ba Island Without the Chaos

When you’re traveling long-term with little kids, every travel day has to pass the is-this-worth-it? test. For us, the trip from Hanoi to Cat Ba needed to hit a few non-negotiables: affordable, kid-friendly, no chaos, and ideally—some chill built in.

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