Looking for things to do in Siem Reap with teenagers or young adults? I’ve been coming to Cambodia for years, but travelling with a teenager changes the rules, the itinerary and the way I see a place I thought I already knew. “Can I eat a tarantula?” Raff was 10 when he asked me that […] Read more…
How does Mercure Newcastle stack up as a family-friendly hotel in Newcastle? We checked in with two teenagers in tow to find out. Somewhere between my kids hitting their teens and learning to communicate almost entirely through grunts and inaudible muttering, our family holidays changed shape. Gone are the days of everyone happily piling into […] Read more…
We’ve come from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen looking for the birthplace of the Khmer Empire. Instead, we find ancient gods, a jungle waterfall, a secret ruin, a surprise guitar gig and a spectacular faceplant in the mud. Phnom Kulen is Cambodia’s most sacred mountain, rising from the plains north-east of jaw-dropping Siem Reap. Its forested […] Read more…
A heated outdoor pool, a prime spot near Union Square and a family-owned hotel business with a century of history. The Handlery Union Square Hotel offers a different take on a San Francisco stay. In a city dominated by big hotel chains, there’s something rather lovely about a hotel where the family whose name is […] Read more…
San Francisco is ready for its comeback, with the Golden Gate Bridge turning 90 in 2027, a food scene worth travelling for and plenty of reasons to look beyond the usual landmarks. Here’s what to see and where to stay. San Francisco has had a rough few years in the headlines, but the City by […] Read more…
We head up Mount Bokor from Kampot, into mist and past a mob of monkeys, to explore the abandoned French colonial ruins of Bokor Hill Station, one of Cambodia’s strangest mountain retreats. The monkeys are waiting for us. They lounge along the roadside as we climb Mount Bokor, looking less like curious wildlife and more […] Read more…
From pirate treasure and spooky museums to seaside parks and giant cookies, Salem, Massachusetts, is packed with family-friendly fun beyond its witchy reputation. Here are the best things to do in Salem with kids, plus where to eat and stay. A town famous for hanging innocent people might not sound like an obvious choice for […] Read more…
From royals to rock ’n’ roll legends, discover Ireland’s best castle stays, with tips on what to wear, what to spend and how to choose a castle that suits your regal style. When I was little, my mother used to accuse me of behaving as if I thought I was the Queen of Sheba. And […] Read more…
From feasting on crab and exploring jungle trails to abandoned French villas and beaches, Kep is Cambodia’s laid-back seaside escape. For someone who calls Cambodia her favourite place in the world, I’m a little embarrassed to admit I’ve never made it to Kep. Neither has Raff, so we roll into this little seaside town with […] Read more…
From pepper farms and salt fields to its sleepy riverside old town, here’s what to do in Kampot, Cambodia, and why we think this little town is worth slowing down for. We arrive in Kampot after a three-hour drive from Phnom Penh and absolutely no idea what we’re doing, which turns out to be entirely […] Read more…
From a very, very gold temple to smoky tofu skin workshops and traditional silk looms, a Vespa tour from Phnom Penh to Silk Island turns into one seriously fun Cambodian adventure. If my teenager loved exploring Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk, he’s completely smitten with it from the back of a Vespa. He’s on the back […] Read more…
From brilliant street food and rooftop bars to temples, the riverside and Cambodia’s confronting recent history, here are the best things to do in Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh hits me with a bit of a jolt. I’ve been before, but not for 19 years, and I barely recognise it. I remember a smaller, scruffier city. […] Read more…
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Hey, I’m Aleney! A mum, award-winning travel writer, magazine editor and gallivanting glutton. He’s Raff, the “boy” in boyeatsworld, and a fearless foodie, adventurer and eco-warrior. Along with his all-singing, all-dancing, all-adventurous sister, Sugarpuff, we’re exploring the world’s colour, culture and cuisine on a food safari for the junior set.
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