When people talk about long-term family travel, they usually focus on the exciting parts. The beaches. The freedom....
Our Latest Southeast Asia Blogs
The Best Family Retreats in Bali for 2026
Bali, an island in Indonesia, is a paradise not just for solo travelers and couples, but also for families. If you're...
Bangkok with School-Aged Kids: Hidden Gems Beyond the Temples
When hearing about Bangkok, the city often sounds like a place for grown-ups. Travellers who have been there talk...
About Our Southeast Asia Blog Posts
Southeast Asia has been at the center of the Parenting and Passports story since the beginning. The region was home for years of slow travel with two young children – across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Singapore – and that depth of experience is what these guides draw from. Southeast Asia is an ideal region for slow family travel. A month in one country reveals far more than two weeks spread across three. The food is child-friendly across most of the region, travel and living costs are very affordable compared to the rest of the world, and the warmth toward families traveling with children is evident almost everywhere you go.
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46 + Unforgettable Things to do in Kuala Lumpur with Kids
There are so many awesome activities, attractions, places to visit and things to do in Kuala Lumpur with kids. KL is...
What to do During a Weekend in Melaka (Malacca) With Kids
We decided to do an overland bus mission for our journey from Singapore to Melaka (and then to Kuala Lumpur three days...
Ultimate Activity Guide: the Best Things to Do in Singapore with Kids
There are plenty of things to do in Singapore with kids! We love it there, and it’s a great place to travel with kids...
11 Cheap and Fun Things to do in Batam, Indonesia With Kids
Batam is in the Riau Islands, an archipelago below Malaysia and Singapore. The group of islands stretches between the...
A Long (Solo!) Weekend of Hiking and Relaxation in the Perhentian Islands
The Perhentian Islands lie off the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia. They offer an idyllic island getaway during the...
What to do During a Weekend in Ipoh
If you're planning a weekend getaway in Malaysia, Ipoh should be on your radar. Nestled between Kuala Lumpur and...
Ultimate Activity Guide! 25+ Things to Do on Bohol-Panglao Islands with Kids
The Philippines is a fantastic Southeast Asian destination, where we spent two months of our full-time slow travel...
19 Fun Activities, Attractions, and Things to do in Cebu With Kids
With the Philippines on many peoples' bucket lists, in this article, we'll share some of Cebu's best-known attractions...
Top 3 Reasons Malaysia is a Fantastic Digital Nomad Destination
Malaysia is the only country we have repeatedly returned to during our six years as a digital nomad family. The...
10 Reasons To Consider an Annual Pass to Legoland Malaysia Theme Park
Located in Johor Bahru, the Legoland Malaysia theme park offers an epic combination of three theme parks packed into...
14 of The Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
After two lengthy stays in Johor Bahru (before and after the pandemic) we know this city is definitely another one of...
Why the Lotus Desaru Resort is an Excellent Choice for a Family Holiday in Malaysia
Desaru beach is a fantastic family-friendly destination in Malaysia. At only around 100km from Johor Bahru and...
Reflections of 3 Years of Slow Travel and World-Schooling in Southeast Asia
Our worldschooling adventure began in February 2017 and continues to this day. We left New Zealand on a 1-way ticket....
9 of the Best Places for Families to Visit in Southeast Asia
We’re all facing a bit of wanderlust right now. Who wouldn’t want to go to some of the most beautiful places in...
Top 10 Things to do in Bali With Kids
Bali is a beautiful and fun destination in Indonesia, Southeast Asia. There are plenty of family-friendly activities...
Top Activities and Things to do in the Cameron Highlands
The Cameron Highlands in Malaysia is a lovely place to visit and explore for at least a few days. Located on the...
The Best Things to do in Koh Lanta, Thailand
Located a short distance off the West Coast of Southern Thailand, Koh Lanta is a group of two laidback islands. The...
Our Favorite Things to Do and Places to Visit in Penang with Family!
Penang is a wonderful family travel destination in Southeast Asia. Located on Peninsula Malaysia, it offers everything...
The Top Things to do in Chiang Mai With Kids
Chiang Mai is a wonderful city in Northern Thailand, Southeast Asia. A perfect mix of East meets West, you’ll find a...
7 of our Favorite Things to do in Luang Prabang
We spent almost four weeks in Luang Prabang, Laos, between two months in Krabi and two months in Chiang Mai. It’s the...
5 Fun Ideas for Overnight Trips and Day Trips From Hoi An or Da Nang
There are many options for fun and interesting day trips from Hoi An or Da Nang. Depending on how much time you have,...
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Penang | Healthy and Delicious
Since arriving in Penang I’ve been so happy to find that this amazing food mecca offers a number of options to meet my needs. In this post I’m sharing my favorite options for vegetarians and vegans in Penang.
19 of the Best Things to do in Hoi An With Kids
Hoi An, Vietnam, is an incredible town in central Vietnam. We spent 6 months of our slow-travel lifestyle there with...
5 Great Ideas for One Week in Siem Reap with Kids
Planning on visiting Siem Reap with kids? We spent one week in Siem Reap with our then 5-year-old daughter and...
10-Day Sumatra Road Trip: Medan-Berastagi-Lake Toba
If you're considering visiting Sumatra or planning a northern Sumatra road trip from Medan to Lake Toba, this blog...
Best Places to Visit and Things to Do in Da Nang with Kids
Da Nang was our first stop on our return to SE Asia. After the somewhat stressful consequences of traveling long-haul...
Bossotel Chiang Mai Review
Bossotel has three partner hotels. These are Chiang Mai Bossotel, Bossotel Bangkok, and The Elements Resort in Krabi....
The Best Things to do in Krabi, Thailand
So you’re looking for the best things to do in Krabi, Thailand? There are some amazing, fun, and free things to do in...
The Best Place to Stay in Krabi, Thailand!
Krabi is the perfect destination for outdoor lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Nestled between the mountains and...
Night Hiking – Elly’s Mission to Conquer Mount Kendurung, Malaysia
Listen and watch as Elly prepares, packs and partakes in a stop-start adventure of night-hiking hiking Mount Kenderung...
A typical 24 hours of Christmas in Asia?
That horrible midnight-moment when your little one visits you in the night caked in vomit and so begins a...
Can a 4-year old climb a volcano?
Join us in Berastagi in the north Indonesian island of Sumatra on the day of Little Miss' 4th birthday. Follow along...
Bye bye Indonesia
Goodbye Indonesia. Thanks for having us. We've had an enjoyable, interesting and inspiring time exploring your island...
9 reasons we loved the Chestnut Hill Eco Resort. And one we didn’t!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Chestnut Hill Eco Resort near Hat Yai, Thailand, and would happily visit again...