Phu Quoc might be known for its beaches and waterparks, but one of the very best things we did during our time on the island was completely unexpected: a Vietnamese cooking class. We signed up mainly because we love the food in Vietnam — but we ended up having one of our favourite family experiences…
Ho Chi Minh City is a chaotic, joyful whirlwind of a place — loud, busy, full of life, and packed with things to see, eat and explore. It’s the kind of city that hits all five senses at once. But with kids in tow, figuring out the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh…
If you’re travelling Vietnam with kids and wondering whether a Vietnam street food tour is safe, fun, and family-friendly, you’re not alone. Before we booked ours, I had ALL the usual parent questions: Will the kids be safe on motorbikes?What if they hate the food?Is a Saigon street food tour too chaotic?Will the heat or…
If you’re travelling to Phu Quoc with kids, there’s a good chance someone has told you to visit Vinpearl Safari Park. We’d already seen a lot of animals during our family gap year, so I honestly wasn’t convinced we needed another wildlife day out. But the boys were adamant — “You can never see too…
Taking a Cu Chi Tunnels tour with kids can feel like one of those “Is this actually a good idea?” moments in family travel. Before we went, we weren’t sure if the boys would love the adventure, find it too intense, or melt in the heat before we even stepped foot in a tunnel. But…
Updated February 2026 We love a good waterpark — and wherever we travel as a family, we’re always on the lookout for one that genuinely works for kids and parents. During our three weeks on the island, visiting a waterpark in Phu Quoc was high on the boys’ wishlist, so we decided to spend a…