Asia with Kids: Is It Safe for Family Travel?
We’ve lived in different Asian countries and traveled across the region both as a couple and later with our kids. Here is our guide to Is Asia safe for family travel?
We’ve lived in different Asian countries and traveled across the region both as a couple and later with our kids. Here is our guide to Is Asia safe for family travel?
Hakone is a mountain town located a couple of hours from Tokyo, and it’s one of the most popular nature escapes from Tokyo’s hustel. Compared to cities like Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto, Hakone feels more open, quieter, and slower. For kids, that change of pace can be refreshing. And for parents, it can feel like a much-needed breather from city crowds.
Red dunes. A wide blue sky. Sky-blue water stretches behind them. Those images are everywhere—and they’re striking enough to make anyone stop and wonder.
Is this place really like that, and does it actually work with kids?
That curiosity is exactly what brought us to Mui Ne this time.
Here’s our experience of Mui Ne with kids—beyond the filters—and whether this famous beach town truly deserves a spot in a family Vietnam itinerary.
Nha Trang sits conveniently along Vietnam’s north–south travel line. It connects well by train, flight, and bus, making it a common stopover city between Da Nang, Da Lat, Mui Ne, and Ho Chi Minh City. That’s where this guide comes from. Let’s see. What we experienced in Nha Trang with the kids in one day was basically a stopover before heading to Da Lat.
This was our third trip to Vietnam and our first time visiting Da Nang with kids, so we were already familiar with Vietnam’s beautiful chaos. Because of a packed itinerary, we could only spend two days in Da Nang—but even in that short time, the city left a lasting impression on us.
This guide shares what to expect when visiting teamLab Borderless with kids, especially toddlers and babies, and how to plan it smoothly when time in Tokyo is limited. small tips to avoid unnecessary stress, and—most importantly—whether it’s truly worth your time and money when traveling Japan with young kids.
We chose the Mutianyu Great Wall section because it’s calmer, better maintained, and genuinely family-friendly, with railings, a cable car, and flexible walking options. In this guide, we’re sharing our climbing experience.
Hanoi—Vietnam’s capital and second most populous city—can feel chaotic, messy, and endlessly fascinating all at once.
Whether you’re using Hanoi as your first stop in Vietnam, a base for exploring Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh, or simply planning a couple of days to soak in its rhythm, this city deserves its own slow chapter.
From Mt. Fuji’s shimmering lakes to Hakone’s pirate ships, Nikko’s forest shrines, and Kamakura’s beachside temples, here’s how to plan your next family day trip from Tokyo—stress-free and full of unforgettable memories.
Explore the best family hotels, beach resorts, and homestays from north to south Vietnam—safe, cozy, and full of charm. After three trips across Vietnam, we’ve shared our experiences with the best recommendations.