Here’s your Honest Guide to Family Travel & Expat Life
I’m a Kiwi mum who packed up my family and moved from New Zealand to Beijing. This website is where I share the raw, real, and ridiculously practical tips I wish I’d had before we left.
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I used before our big move.
Essential for moving around the globe. We recommend one with multiple USB-C ports and various plug prongs. This saves having to buy multiple plugs and carting around several adapters.
Essential for moving around the globe. We recommend one with multiple USB-C ports and various plug prongs. This saves having to buy multiple plugs and carting around several adapters.
Some of the best compression socks for flying. If you’re anything like me, then these will become your best friend. These compression socks are designed to reduce the risk of swelling and soreness during flying.
Checkout some our family favourite theme parks for inspiration on where you should spend your next family vacation. I can guarantee each destination will have something for everyone in your traveling party.
Universal Studios, Beijing
Disneyland, Shanghai
Legoland, Chuncheon Korea
If you’ve never been to the Great Wall before, I’m gonna say it: You need to go with a private driver! As someone who lives in Beijing and goes to the wall every couple of months, this time round we took our friend and her 18-month old baby to check it out. Shanshan (our driver)…
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…
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…