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Bonjour,

je recherche des adresses d'hébergement pas chère pour partir à Rome à Noël en famille (deux adultes un enfant) qui pourrait m'aider. et me donner des idées de visites spécifiques à la période de Noël dans cette ville.

merci d'avance

jumacle🙂

Bjr,

je suis à la recherche d info sur logement à londres, pour 2 adultes et un enfant 😊.

Egalement le trajet lyon-londres ou st etienne-londres, lequel est le plus avantageux? voiture, avion, SNCF pour une durée d'une semaine voir deux maxi.

Je m'adresse à vous qui ayez de l'expérience en voyage. Ma fille a droit à rêve d'enfant, vous savez les rêves qui réalise pour les enfants malade.

ma fille à la fibrose kistique. Son rêve serait d'aller à un endroit ou la mer est turquoise. Elle aime beaucoup la dance alors un endroit ou elle pourrait voir des spectacles de danse ou simplement voir des gens du pays danser. Veut faire des activités comme catamaran.

auriez-vous s.v.p. des suggestions pour nous.

Merci

Je pars pour une semaine du 22 au 29 décembre avec mon épouse et mon enfant de 7ans. Je suis déjà allé à Punta Cana au Riu Bambu, Super Club Breezes et au H10.

Actuellement j'hésite entre le Caribe Club, Océan Bavaro-H10 (que j'ai adoré) et le Bavaro Princess. Nous aimons beaucoup les hôtels à saveur familliale avec beaucoup d'activité.

Avez vous des suggestions à me faire.

merci

Bonjour à tous,

je suis une jeune fille de 21 ans qui se souvient de ses rêves d'enfant et qui voudrait vraiment les réaliser: je voudrais être guérisseuse (aujourd'hui on dit naturopathe) et voyager, faire le tour du monde. est-ce compatible? Connaissez vous des gens qui peuvent m'aider, m'éclairer? Je voudrais apprendre en voyageant, faire le tour du monde des médecines douces, mais là je sors de la fac, je suis lancée dans le vide et je ne sais pas comment m'y prendre, par où commencer... snif ... mais j'abandonnerais pas, jamais ... quelqu'un peut il m'indiquer un chemin, une piste, un contact pour commencer, m'aider à me lancer, m'ouvrir une voie, SVP ? Merci beaucoup.

Bonjour tout le monde,

Voilà je suis entrain de préparer un tour du monde pour ma petite famille (femme + 1 enfant) et notre sélection des pays visités est définie.

Nous allons traverser :

Etats unis (parcs nationaux) Mexique (Mexico, Oaxaca, San cristobal, Aqua Azul, Palenque, Chichen Itza, Mérida, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun) Pérou ( Lima, Pisco, Nazca, Arequipa, Cuzco, Puno, …) Chili - Argentine ( Irique, San Pedro del Atacama, La Serena, Valparaiso, Santiago, Tumuco, Puerto Montt, Ile de Chiloé, El Cafate Puerto Natales, Ushuaia, Punta Aréna) Brésil (Rio de Janeiro, Iquazu) Australie (Sidney, Darwin, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Côte Est) Nouvelle – Zélande ( l’essentiel) Bali Jakarta Thaillande ( l’essentiel Nord et Sud) Laos (l’essentiel) Cambodge (l’essentiel) Vietnam (Nord centre sud)

C’est certes un bien beau voyage mais il serait dommage de le gâcher avec une erreur sur le climat. Je me suis beaucoup renseigner sur le temps dans le monde à partir de site comme Météo.fr ou encore Weatherbase.com. Je n’ai pas encore feuilleté le fameux livre sur les Climats dont tout le monde parle. J’ai quelques incertitudes concernant le passage dans les pays ci-dessus. En effet, nous comptons partir en juin 2005 et commencer par les Etats – unis puis suivre l’ordre dans lequel je vous ai présenté les pays. Mais bien sur ce n’est qu’une idée. Donc avec le temps prévu passé dans chaque pays cela nous donne le schéma suivant :

Etats – Unis : 4 semaines en juin Mexique : 4 semaines en juillet Pérou : 4 semaines en août Chili – Argentine : 4 semaines en septembre, 4 semaines en octobre Brésil : 3 semaines en novembre Australie : 1 semaine en novembre et 4 semaines en décembre Nouvelle Zélande : 4 semaines en janvier Thaillande : 2 semaines en février Laos : 2 semaines en février Cambodge : 2 semaines en mars Vietnam : 2 semaines mars et 2 semaine en avril Thaillande : 2 semaines en avril Bali : 2 semaines en mai Djakarta : 2 semaines en mai

Soit un total de : 48 semaines

L’ordre est complètement modifiable et peut se faire dans un sens ou dans l’autre. Ma seule obligation est de respecter les conditions de ONE WORLD ALLIANCE. A savoir, 5 zones, 4 vols dans chaque zones et un maximum de 20 vols lors de mon voyage. Le tout pour 2900€ actuellement..

Mes questions sont les suivantes :

1 – En fonction des périodes où nous passons, pensez - vous que se soit une période correcte ou totalement impensable ? 2 – En partant au mois de juin pensez - vous qu’il serait préférable de prendre un autre ordre de passage dans les pays cités ? Si oui quel serait l’ordre le plus adapté à notre période ?

Si vous avez d’autres informations ou d’autres petites astuces concernant le climats lors de notre voyage n’hésitez pas à m’en faire part.

Fred_et_ludo@yahoo.fr

Bonjour a tous..

Je cherche un plan pour me deplacer sur Chiang mai.....A 3 avec un enfant ..le plan moto est a l'eau

je pensais utiliser les songthaews pour visiter le coin ou louer a la journée les services d'un chauffeur

(Songthaews ou voiture ) pour etre plus souple avec mon ptit gars de 4 ans....

Ensuite j'aimerais partir sur chiang rai et me balader une journée dans le triangle d'or.

Connaissez vous le tarif d'un Songthaew a la journee ou un bon plan avec un particulier?

merci....depart J - 5

Bonjour, j'aimerais avoir vos commentaire sur ce site, chambres, plages, restaurants et activités.Nous partons en famille avec enfant. Merci à l'avance, 😉

Un service SVP: Hotels 4 ou 5 a Playacar ou del Carmen

Bonjour, nous sommes un couple de français avec un enfant de 12 ans, nous avons déjà fait le Yucatan, mais il y a longtemps.

Nous recommencons donc en février 2004 avec une semaine autotour sur mesure, suivie d'une semaine en All Inclusiv à Playa del Carmen ou Playacar.

Et là est le problème: depuis la France les Hotels possibles sont:

Reef Club beach, Gala, Xpu-ha palace, Iberostar playa paraiso, Palladium Kantenah, Allegro Playacar, BARCELO MAYA, et c'est tout (à ma connaissance).

Votre aide SVP, quel est le best: Emplacement, Standing, Nourriture, Plage (pas de cailloux).

Je suis preneur d'un autre hotel si coordonnées et prix maxi 160$ par adulte.

Merci et à bientôt.

Bonjour à tous

J'hésite entre le Cojimar et le Covarrubias pour la période des fêtes.Nous sommes 2 adultes et un enfant de 3 ans.

Merci de bien vouloir me donner quelques renseignements qui m'aideront à faire mon choix entre ces 2 hotels.

🙂 SALUT A TOUS,

JE DOIS PARTIR A BAYAHIBE A L HOTEL VIVA DOMINICUS EN MARS 2004 AVEC UN ENFANT.

MERCI A TOUTE PERSONNE QUI CONNAIT L HOTEL OU LES ENVIRONS DE ME TRANSMETTRE

DES INFOS ET VOS SUGGESTIONS.

( JE STRESSE ENORMEMENT MERCI DE M AIDER )

MIKADO.

Bonjour a toutes et a tous.

Nous envisageons un voyage en Patagonie argentine en janvier 2004. Nous sommes 2 adultes et un enfant de 3 ans.Le mieux est il 'arriver a Buenos aires puis de partir sur Bariloche avec un vol interieur ou avez vous d'autres idées qui seront les bienvenues. Avez vous aussi des renseignements sur les transports et les hebergements? Il y a beaucoup de questions, merci de prendre le temps de les lire et d' y repondre....

les initiés connaissent deja je pense......

AMADOU AMPATE BA

Un auteur africain que je ne peu que conseiller pour "amkoulel, l'enfant peul", l'histoire d'un gamin vivant en afrique à l'epoque coloniale dans l'actuel mali.......ce bouquin c'est en meme temps: un bon court de geographie africaine...aussi un court d'ethnologie sur les differentes ethnies, pis un court d'histoire coloniale...🙂

L'auteur fait ds ce livre son autobiographie....ca le rend encore plus poignant....

"oui mon commandant" est la suite de son histoire alors qu'il etait ado.

j'avoue qu'a la suite de cette lecture....j'ai eu un peu beaucoup honte d'être francais....😕

bonne lecture

😉

5 days in Armenia with an 8-month-old baby

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share our experience after a 5-day trip to Armenia with my wife and our 8-month-old baby.

It’s a destination that’s still relatively unknown, but it’s really worth the trip, especially if you enjoy cultural, spiritual, historical, and human-centered travel.

We were looking for a change of scenery but not too complicated with a baby—and easy to organize (even though our travel agency helped us a lot, thanks to them! 😊). In the end, Armenia was a wonderful surprise. It’s not a "postcard-perfect" destination. It’s a raw, mountainous, ancient country with real depth.

And most importantly: Armenians *love* children.

That’s probably what surprised us the most. In restaurants, waitresses, owners, or even other customers would naturally come over to play with our baby, hold them for a few minutes, smile at them, or keep them entertained while we ate. It wasn’t intrusive. It was very natural, very family-oriented. You can tell that children have a real place in society. For parents traveling with a baby, it’s honestly a pleasure.

Day 1 — Yerevan

We started with Yerevan, a pleasant capital that’s quite easy to explore with a child.

The city isn’t huge. You can stroll around Republic Square, visit cafés, discover markets, and walk at a relaxed pace.

With a baby, it’s pretty practical: you can easily take breaks, return to the hotel, or go back out in the evening. The vibe is laid-back, family-friendly, and we felt safe.

In the evening, Yerevan is very lively. The restaurants are welcoming, and almost everywhere, our baby drew smiles.

Day 2 — Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap

On the second day, we headed to Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia. It’s an important place for understanding the country and its Christian identity.

Then, we visited Khor Virap, facing Mount Ararat.

It’s probably one of the most striking places on the trip. The monastery, the plain, the distant Ararat—everything is visually and symbolically powerful.

With a baby, you just need to plan a relaxed pace, avoid rushing, and take your time.

Day 3 — Garni and Geghard

The third day was one of our favorites.

We visited the Temple of Garni, very different from the monasteries, with a stunning setting in the mountains.

Then we went to Geghard, a monastery partially carved into the rock.

The atmosphere is incredible. It’s quiet, mineral, almost timeless. Even if you’re not very religious, you feel something.

With a child, the visit goes well, but again, it’s best not to overload the day. The key is to keep a flexible pace.

Day 4 — Noravank

On the fourth day, we headed to Noravank.

The road itself is an experience: dry landscapes, mountains, red rocks, valleys. The monastery is surrounded by impressive cliffs.

It’s one of the most beautiful sites we saw in Armenia.

You really get the sense that Armenian monasteries were built in impossible places—between sky, stone, and mountain.

Along the way, you can also pass through the Areni region, known for its wine. With a baby, we mostly prioritized simple breaks, relaxed meals, and uncompressed travel times.

Day 5 — Lake Sevan and return to Yerevan

For the last day, we went to Lake Sevan.

The lake is vast, bright, and surrounded by mountains. The Sevanavank Monastery, up high, offers a beautiful view.

It’s a gentler stop, perfect for ending the trip.

Then we returned to Yerevan for a final dinner. Once again, the welcome in restaurants stood out. In Armenia, traveling with a baby isn’t seen as a hassle. On the contrary, people spontaneously come up to the child.

Our overall impression

In 5 days, you obviously don’t see all of Armenia. To reach Tatev, Dilijan, Haghpat, or Sanahin, you’d need more like 7 to 10 days.

But for a first visit, 5 days are enough to feel the essence: Yerevan, the major monasteries, Mount Ararat, the landscapes, the Christian history, and the Armenian hospitality.

What we loved most:

- the kindness of people toward our baby; - the very family-friendly atmosphere; - the monasteries in incredible landscapes; - the view of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap; - the atmosphere of Geghard; - the cliffs of Noravank; - the food; - the feeling of safety; - the fact that the country is still relatively untouched by mass tourism.

What to know when traveling with a baby:

- distances can be longer than expected; - some roads are mountainous; - avoid overloading the day; - it’s better to have a driver or a car; - plan for breaks, water, diapers, baby meals; - a stroller isn’t always practical on ancient sites; - a baby carrier can be very useful.

Recommended 5-day itinerary

For a first trip, I’d suggest:

Day 1: Yerevan Day 2: Etchmiadzin + Khor Virap Day 3: Garni + Geghard Day 4: Noravank + Areni Day 5: Sevan + return to Yerevan

It’s balanced, not too tiring, and gives a great first impression of the country.

Conclusion

Armenia is a wonderful destination with a baby, as long as you travel slowly and don’t try to see everything.

What touched us most, beyond the landscapes and monasteries, was the attitude toward children. There, you feel that babies are welcomed with real tenderness. In restaurants, people naturally helped us, played with our child, and gave us a few minutes to breathe.

That’s rare, and it makes a big difference in the travel experience.

Armenia isn’t a destination you consume quickly. It’s a country that you *feel*.

For those who love cultural, spiritual, historical, family, and human-centered travel, I highly recommend it.

Hi, My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well. Thanks for your replies,

Hi everyone... I apologize in advance if some of my questions have already been answered on this forum—I didn’t have time to read through everything.

I’m planning a family trip to Thailand in July for 6 people: - 4 adults, 1 child aged 14, and 1 aged 9. We’ve started looking into travel agencies that specialize in the country and offer custom trips.

Our initial idea was a budget of 2500 € per person for a stay of around 14 days, including:

- 3/4 days in Bangkok (visiting temples, floating markets, Chinatown, river cruise, etc.) - Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - 3/4 days in Chiang Mai (elephant sanctuary, rice field visits, temples, etc.) - Then a domestic flight to finish the trip in Krabi for 3/4 days (free time + excursions to Koh Phi Phi and/or Phang Nga, for example).

I’d also have liked to visit Chiang Rai, Lopburi, and Sukhothai, but we’ll have to make some choices.

So, my question is: - Is it better to go through well-known agencies to plan our trip, or is it possible to use local agencies for visits with French-speaking guides (if needed) and book flights and hotels on our own?

Does a budget of 2500 € per person seem reasonable for this kind of classic itinerary?

I’ve received (or will receive) quotes from agencies like Evaneos, Tourlane, Havas, Sawa Discovery, Nomade Aventures, etc. They all seem very professional but offer rather high-end services.

If any of you have recommendations for local agencies, I’d love to hear about your experiences. Also, is it possible to organize this kind of trip to Thailand on your own?

I know I’m not being very original, but I really want to make this a fantastic vacation with the best tips possible to avoid cutting the trip short to fit my budget.

Wishing you all a great day, and thanks in advance for your replies! Best regards, Julien

Hi there,

We’re planning a road trip in Mexico.

Is it feasible to rent a car from Mexico City to Oaxaca? What’s the road safety like?

After that, we’d like to take a domestic flight to the Yucatán. Same question—especially about safety when visiting Palenque.

We have a child, so we don’t want to take any risks with safety.

We speak Spanish and have already lived in Nicaragua for two years.

What’s the weather like in August? We’re a bit unsure.

Thanks for your help and tips!

Marc

Dear VoyageForum members,

For the past two months, I’ve been checking flight ticket prices to spend 4.5 weeks in Thailand from early July to early August. I’m traveling from Brussels with a young child, so I want to avoid layovers. That’s why I’m only looking at Thai Airways’ website and only choosing direct flights.

At the end of August, I saw tickets for 955 € per person. On October 1st, they were 1,225 €. Today (October 22nd), the price is the same as on October 1st. (Same dates: Departure: July 4th, Return: August 7th.)

My question is: Is it possible these prices will drop significantly in the coming months?

Note: I clear my browser cache before every search, which I always do during the week and in the evening. This time, I also checked with my work computer, which has a VPN. So, the price isn’t influenced by cookies.

Thanks in advance for your feedback and tips.

Damien

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.

In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?

For a family, which area would you recommend?

Thanks in advance for your replies!

Hello everyone, We’ve decided to head to Quebec next year—it’s been a dream for the whole family (after watching so many travel shows and the like...). There’ll be five of us: 2 adults, 2 teens (16 and 13), and a child (8 years old). We’re all pretty good walkers, though maybe the teens a little less so—it’s just that age, you know? 😊 That said, they’ve got no problem doing 15 km hikes, just not every single day.

We’re planning to go from July 23 to August 14, arriving and departing from Montreal, so almost 3 weeks. I’ve started looking into logistics and accommodation prices, but before I dive into bookings, I’d love some advice on the itinerary. I’ve read a few threads here and there. Our idea is to visit between 3 and 5 different places over the 3 weeks, so that means the same number of accommodations. The goal is to optimize travel as much as possible—I’ve realized that getting around can take a long time. I think the first two days will be in Montreal to adjust to the time difference, and the last two in Quebec City, though that’s not set in stone.

Anyway, I’m not really sure about the route. I’ve got time to plan everything, but I know the longer we wait, the more expensive and scarce accommodations will get. Same goes for budget—we’ve set aside a mid-range budget, flights included: 3k per person (1k for the flight). So if you’ve got any great tips or advice, we’re all ears!

I was thinking of going up the St. Lawrence River, but I’m not sure how long that takes or where to stop. Maybe there are other places worth visiting farther away...

Anyway, thanks for reading this far! If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate.

Thanks, everyone.

Hi everyone, we're planning a trip for August (Drakensberg, St Lucia, Blyde, Kruger, Marakele). There will be 4 adults and an 11-year-old child. That’s the intro!

Our issue is choosing the right vehicle. With luggage plus food for picnics and breakfasts, we need space. And since we’ll be driving for several hours, I’d prefer not to be squished with 3 in the back.

So, what would you recommend? An SUV? A van? And where should we rent from if you have any great tips—I’m all ears.

Thanks everyone

Hi everyone,

I just got back from a little cruise that took me to Oslo, among other places. Pure coincidence had it that on April 6th, the City Hall was open for visits, and I found myself surrounded by Norwegians—men, women, and even very young children—all dressed in traditional outfits. Clearly, there was some kind of special ceremony going on, because they all went upstairs for... something? A woman told me it wasn’t religious (which I suspected), but then what was that moment all about? Thanks—I don’t like being left in the dark! Have a great day, everyone!

Hi there. About a month ago, I posted a potential itinerary for Bulgaria and Istanbul, but in the end, since we found some relatively cheap flight tickets to Istanbul, we decided to go for a trip to Turkey instead.

When? 2 weeks, late August (14th to 29th) Who? Dad, mom, a 17-year-old teen, and an 11-year-old child

Here’s our plan: do you think it’s doable? Any practical tips?

We start with 4 full days in Istanbul (5 nights) Then, we rent a car and head to Ephesus. We stay there for 1 day (2 nights) After that, we drive to Kaş. We stay there for 4 full days (5 nights), enough time to relax a bit, see Kaputaş Beach and Kekova, the site of Myra, the site of Patara, and possibly the site of Çıralı/Olympos—even though it’s a bit far—and Saklıkent Gorge. From Kaş, we spend 2 nights near Denizli to see Pamukkale and Aphrodisias. Is it possible to visit both sites in the same day? Then, we travel from Pamukkale back to Istanbul, return the car, and spend one last night in Istanbul.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Hello, We’d like to take a cruise to see the orangutans and monkeys in Tanjung Puting National Park, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, Borneo. There’ll be 2 adults and a 6-year-old child. Do you have any affordable contacts with a French-speaking guide? We contacted eko_harwanto@yahoo.fr, but he’s not available. Have you done any other activities or visits in the area?

Thanks for your feedback

Hi, I just had a really bad experience leaving for Thailand with Etihad Airways, along with my partner and her 11-year-old son. We were denied boarding because the child’s passport was invalid (by about 3 days), as it’s indeed required to have 6 months of validity. But come on—just 3 days over! On top of that, we were able to check in online for our round-trip flight (just the flights, no extras), entered our passport numbers and expiry dates, and even had to check in online again 30 hours before departure, where we got our boarding passes without any issues. How is it possible that no one called, warned, or even blocked us online? Instead, they waited to tell us at the airport during baggage check-in. I’ve asked the airline for a full refund of our expenses—do I have any chance? Thanks for your help

Hello, We’re a couple in our 50s with a 12-year-old son, and we’re looking for 2 or 3 other people (ideally another couple with a child close in age to ours, but that’s not essential) to join us on a lovely excursion to Phang Nga Bay on Tuesday, 11/2/2025. There’s still space available, which would help reduce the cost per person.

Here’s the plan: An authentic and traditional small-group tour (max. 6 people) away from the crowds, on a private longtail boat from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We’ll explore numerous caves and lagoons, go for swims, visit James Bond Island, a stilt village, and more.

Price: 4000 THB per person.

Note: We’ll be staying in the southwest part of Phuket province, so it’d be best if you’re not too far away to make logistics easier.

DM me if you’re interested.

Hi everyone,

We’re planning a family trip to Tokyo for late October 2026, and I’d love your advice on organizing this stay. Here’s some info to give you a better idea of our situation: • There’ll be two adults (one with a mild mobility impairment, which makes long walks tricky) and a child who’ll be 13 at the time. • We’d like to spend around 15 days there to explore temples, traditional Japanese culture, and, of course, the world of manga and video games.

My questions: 1. Weather in October: What’s the climate like during that period? Should we pack any specific clothing? 2. Flight bookings: When’s the best time to book? And, in your opinion, is it better to fly from Paris or Brussels? 3. Accommodation: We prefer Airbnb-style rentals or similar. Which neighborhoods do you recommend for good location without too much commuting? 4. Trip duration: Are 15 days enough for a first trip? 5. Accessibility: Any specific tips for someone who struggles with long walks (accessible transport, routes, etc.)? 6. Other recommendations: Must-visit spots in Tokyo (or nearby) for a family that loves manga, temples, and Japanese culture?

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed starting the preparations, so any advice or personal experiences would be super helpful. Thanks in advance for your help!

Looking forward to reading your replies, Sam

Hello, We’ll arrive in Hanoi on April 17, 2025, and plan to head to the Northwest (Sapa region) and Northeast starting on April 20. How many days do you recommend for this trip? We’re two couples and a 4-year-old child. Should we book through an agency in Hanoi and do the circuit by van, or can we manage with buses—like an overnight bus from Hanoi to Sapa, then 2–3 days in the Sapa region, followed by a bus from Sapa to Ha Giang for a 3-day loop? Thanks in advance for your tips, itinerary ideas, accommodation suggestions, guesthouses, restaurants, and any great deals!

Hey everyone, so happy the site is back!

After traveling solo across Iran and the Stan countries from one end to the other,

this time I’m heading to Southeast Asia with my wife and our 3-year-old.

I went to the Philippines almost 10 years ago and actually met some forum members there. It was love at first sight.

I’ve booked tickets from January 10 to March 31 for Bangkok (amazing price from Milan). I was thinking of spending: 3 weeks in Thailand 3 weeks in Vietnam 1 month in the Philippines.

Don’t worry, I won’t spam the forum with a thousand messages asking how to get from point A to point B :)))

I’m reaching out to the experts or regulars here for suggestions and ideas!

For Thailand, Obviously, some beautiful beaches wouldn’t hurt for a bit of relaxation. I was thinking of Koh Phayam or Koh Kood (or Koh Chang). If anyone knows a nice spot, even if it’s not on an island, I’m all ears. It’s tricky to ask this for Thailand, but I’m looking for a bit of tranquility (so I’ll probably avoid Phuket, Koh Samui, etc.). (Though I know sometimes you just need to get off the beaten path to find some peace, but I’m not sure if that’s the case in Thailand.)

Vietnam—I have no idea!! A friend mentioned Danang, which could be a good base to explore the countryside/inland areas.

And the Philippines—I had a huge crush on the country (Bantayan, Dumaguete, Sipalay, Siquijor) and really want to go back, maybe to new places/islands.

I have one constraint: We’ll stay in the same place each time. With a kid, it’s tough to move every 2 days (unlike when I’m solo), and I hope this will let us connect with locals by staying put for 3 weeks at a time. (Plus, my budget is pretty tight, so the idea is to negotiate a good price for 3 weeks in the same accommodation.) (My rough budget is 1000 € per month for the three of us: 450 € for lodging, 450 € for food, and 100 € for a scooter. This doesn’t include boat, bus, etc. transfers.)

If you have any ideas, tips, or experiences to share, I’m all ears! I’m totally open to shortening or extending our stays in each country, even if it means skipping one of the three.

Hi there! We’re heading to Thailand next February and will be stopping in Chiang Mai with our 4- and 6-year-olds, plus a couple of friends with a 6-year-old as well. We’re looking for a boutique-style hotel (we’re not big fans of large chain establishments if we can avoid them) with a pool. The tricky part is finding family rooms.

Any recommendations, please? :) Thanks so much for your help!

See you soon! !