From luxury health retreats and tropical yoga escapes to Buddhist monasteries where you can stay for the price of a donation, Thailand does wellness very well. I have reached the age where drinking cocktails before lunch is apparently no longer the only measure of a good holiday. When I was younger, it was practically a […] Read more…
While the garden of earthly delights that is Thailand used to be just a plane ride away, it is sadly out of reach for the immediate future. But the kids and I are hankering after the scent of temples filled with burning incense sticks and fragrant flower garlands. Oh, what we wouldn’t do for a […] Read more…
Travel doesn’t always have to be about the journey or the destination. Sometimes it’s more about the moments. Some of them are inconsequential in the grand scheme of things but others leave their mark on you forever. A pilgrimage to Nan, a province on the Laos border of North-Eastern Thailand, delivers just such a moment. […] Read more…
When my mum came back from Thailand last year she literally wouldn’t shut up about some hotel called The Siam in Bangkok, and all the food she stuffed in her face while she was there. And you know I am happy that she liked it but seriously I am hardly the right person to tell […] Read more…
Our family review of Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 4, a Bangkok hotel with a rooftop pool, city views, family-friendly dining and easy access to the BTS SkyTrain. Our family stay at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 delivered a few surprises, from adjoining rooms and an extravagant chocolate welcome to a rooftop pool that quickly became the kids’ […] Read more…
Updated October 2026 From throwing snowballs at Dream World to watching a train roll straight through Maeklong market, our 43 favourite things to do in Bangkok with kids cover the city’s best temples and attractions, along with the most family-friendly places to eat and stay. Hailed as the “Venice of the East,” Thailand’s boisterous capital […] Read more…
Written by Raffles – Aged 10 The true test of whether a holiday resort is kid-friendly is to ask a kid. Here, our very own ten-year-old junior correspondent and international man of mystery, Raffles, is sharing his thoughts on why Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort is cool for kids. 1. THE WELCOME From the second […] Read more…
Updated October 2026 Travel is an itch that the kids and I can’t help scratching. Instead of “Are we there yet?” my intrepid travellers, desperate to explore more of the world, are more “Where to next?” kids, and generally start nagging me for answers before we’ve even boarded our flight home from wherever we […] Read more…
Flying Thai Airways economy from Sydney to Bangkok with kids? From surprisingly good inflight meals and more than 1,000 hours of entertainment to attentive cabin crew, here’s how our family flight stacked up. What could be worse than more than 9 hours crammed into a tiny space with two farting and belching children, especially when […] Read more…
I’ve never been one to pass up an opportunity to eat a seven-course meal. So, of course, when I’m invited to enjoy the Chef’s Degustation at The Siam Bangkok, I not only say yes, I practically cartwheel my way into the dining room. The Siam Hotel Bangkok, part of the Legend Collection from Preferred Hotels & […] Read more…
I’m not usually one to work out much more than my taste buds when I’m travelling, but as I walk through original Art Deco gymnasium doors, past vintage sports posters and leather punching bags to the full-sized Muay Thai boxing ring, I realise we have a serious contender. For my new favourite hotel, that is. […] Read more…
With its balmy evening breezes, inviting turquoise seas and patches of perfect shoreline suitable for every member of the clan, fun-filled Phuket provides a warm and wonderful tropical escape for families all year round. And, if you can tear yourself away from those beautiful beaches, there’s are so many things to do in Phuket with […] 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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