Varkala Beach in Kerala was the high point of our South India vacation for my kids. They loved to splash in the waves, and the food at the cafes along the cliff was delicious. Varkala is known for its cafe culture, laid back vibe, and towering red laterite cliffs lining the shore. While the, Read More
Most places we travel in India, people are trying to take pictures of the kids. I figured since we are living in Mumbai, India’s creative hub and the center for the Bollywood film industry, why not have a go at child modeling? My daughter Arianne, age 4, was originally more interested than her older, Read More
Moving to India, as a single mom with two young children, has been one of the most exhausting, exhilarating, stressful, chaotic, and simultaneously magnificent times of my life. It’s been 410 days since I landed in Mumbai as a expatriate resident, and wow, it has been quite the rollercoaster ride! Tweet
Vedana Lagoon is my new favorite Vietnam getaway. After five years of living and traveling in Vietnam with children, I have not found another resort with the level of service, attention to detail, delicious food, gorgeous setting, and well-appointed accommodation. This is the quiet, relaxing, tropical paradise that you see in all the Southeast, Read More
I spent five full days in Langkawi with kids for a Malaysia beach and wildlife vacation. I found Langkawi to be a perfect travel destination for young children (ages 2 and 5), as the island is small but there is plenty to do! The beaches were pretty much empty, and they had a wonderful, Read More
I’ve gotten several emails from readers about kid-friendly accommodation in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. This is certainly not an exclusive list, but here are some apartment buildings that offer pools and green space for kids to run around. I’ve either toured these properties as a potential tenant or seen them while visiting, Read More
In September 2016, my two children and I moved from our lovely garden house off Nguyen Thi Dinh to a two-bedroom apartment at Lexington Residence. Lexington is a Novaland luxury apartment complex located off Mai Chi Tho Highway, on the An Phu side of District 2 in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s fairly new, Read More
Ho Tram Beach is my new favorite beach getaway in Vietnam, and for good reasons: it’s uncrowded, has calm spots for young kids, and is only a two-hour drive from the city. I recently went with my kids (ages 2 and 5), and I wish we’d gone earlier! Tweet
Mumbai, India After 5 years in Ho Chi Minh City, we are moving to Mumbai in summer 2017! Expat life in Vietnam has been great for young children, and I’ve had wonderful career opportunities in my current school. However, I found it difficult to get outside of the expat bubble as a single mom,, Read More