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You don’t have to guess this trip…
How many days to stay, what your picky eaters will actually survive on, and whether it’s worth the money – real answers for your next family trip to Asia.
Kia ora, I’m Nicola – a Kiwi mum who packed up my husband & daughter and moved to Beijing. Our favourite thing to do is travel Asia, so this is a collection of everything I wish I’d known the first time around.
Where do you want to go?
Every guide here answers the same three questions: how long to stay, what the kids will eat, and whether it’s worth it. Start with your destination.
We live here…
Plan your trip
Tools we actually use
Booking your first trip through Asia can feel like a minefield of tourist traps and overpriced tickets. Here’s exactly what we use, and why:
Book a Private Driver in Beijing
Save the stress and book a private driver in Beijing. We use a private driver for airport pick up’s and drop off’s, trips to the Great Wall, the list goes on. We help connect you to a private driver who speak English, is reliable and most importantly who we use for our own family and friends.
Incredible day on the Great Wall
Thanks for an incredible day on the Great Wall! What a wonderful host Shanshan was. She made the experience so easy and enjoyable, especially with an 18 month old baby. Easy process to book through Nicola, I would 100% recommend.
The story behind the blog
I didn’t plan on becoming an expat
But when my husbands job took us to Beijing, China – that’s exactly what happened. Taking a break from my crazy career, I now have time to sit down and compile the
years of raw, real and sometimes ridiculously practical travel advice for mums/moms wanting to travel Asia.
So if that sounds like something you’re looking for, then you’re in the right place…
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(2026 Update) Legoland Korea: The Adventure Your Kids Will Love You For
In 2024 we made our first trip to South Korea – since then, we’ve moved to China and guess what? Went back to South Korea for the July Summer Holidays. We also made another trip to Legoland Korea, and it was again, the highlight of our daughters vacation. Here is our updated tips and tricks…
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2026: Tiananmen Square & The Forbidden City for Little Legs – How to Make the Most of These Big Attractions with Kids
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City are some of Beijing’s must see attractions. But they’re a big walk for adults, so for little ones these gigantic places can be hard work. Here’s how to save the tantrums and make the most of these amazing, historical sites with kids. Quick Facts Before You Go Both sites…
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Korea 2026, Full 2-Week Itinerary
Here is our full 2026 trip to Korea Itinerary to get you started – This is our most recent family trip outside of China and it was a blast. Built for a party of 6 Adults and 4 Kids, this will work for any family venturing to the land of Joseon.