Our trip to Jordan with kids was one of the best family vacations of all time. People are often shocked to hear this given the turmoil of the Middle East. They have no idea…Here you can see ancient history of…
Jerash Rocks – Jordan with Kids
Jerash, a historical site of a Roman empire trade center, is a fantastic experience for families visiting Jordan. There is something for everybody here, with plenty of room to run and ramble, plenty of history to learn, and easy to…
First Class for Families…If Only
Have you ever noticed all the children sitting in first class and wondered….Yeah me neither – because there are no children in first class. Taking children on first class on an airplane is a colossal waste of money because…
Beaches of Sri Lanka with Children
The beaches of Sri Lanka have a family-friendly and laid-back vibe. Though, really, with young children, a beach vacation is almost a guaranteed success. Space to run, sand to toss, saltwater to splash in, it almost doesn’t matter what…
Family Hikes in Ella and Tea Plantations
We found family hikes in Ella and farther into Tea Country that were easy and beautiful. Family Hikes in Ella: We loved visiting Ella. The drive from Udawalawe up to Ella was beautiful – full of lush green rice paddies and…
Train Ride in Sri Lanka with Children
A train ride in Sri Lanka is a fun way to see the lush green wooded mountain scenery, small towns with white Buddhist temples, and hillsides of tea plantations. Who doesn’t like trains? My boys loved this adventure and spent…
Botanical Garden in Kandy – Visit with Children
The botanical garden in Kandy make for a great 1/2 day excursion. The Trees! I can’t get over the trees! Gnarly tall ones with huge canopies, trees with holes in their trunks big enough to walk through, trees skinny on…
Drum Show in Kandy – Sri Lanka with children
Kandy is a fascinating city – the religious and cultural heart of Sri Lanka. And the drum show in Kandy is a thrilling experience for children. Drum Show Captures Children’s Attention For all 45 minutes my three young children were…
Beach Travel Education: Sea Turtles & Coconuts!
Want to enhance your Sri Lanka Beach Trip with fun educational activities for kids? Sea Turtles & Coconuts Crafts! Your family will see plenty of sea turtles & coconuts at the beaches of Sri Lanka. Turn this chill vacation into a learning…
In Paradise Eating Sri Lankan Food
Sri Lankan food is soooooo…delicious. It exceeded our expectations in so many ways. It was fresh and yummy. It was completely different from what we usually eat, but we didn’t mind. Nobody in our family experienced any stomach illness –…