Written by Roi Alfassi Updated April 2025 Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. Transfer to your hotel in the city center. Check-in is available from 2:00 PM. Enjoy a free day to explore, refresh, shop, or indulge in a 90-minute massage at a great value. Day 2: Capital … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated April 2025 The First Days – Finding Stillness in the Noise My first few days were full of color and noise. The narrow streets were alive with pilgrims, holy men, and cows moving together as if part of an endless rhythm. The air vibrated with chanting and the smell of … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated April 2025 Arrival in Jaipur – The Gateway to Royal India When I first arrived in Jaipur, I was instantly enveloped by its rhythm, a gentle chaos that somehow made perfect sense. The air shimmered with dust and sunlight, painted in hues of saffron and rose. Rickshaws wove between camel … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 Hanoi: A Lake in the Heart of the City Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a fascinating blend of Far Eastern culture and Western urban life. Here, you’ll find countless street stalls selling local food and vendors wearing traditional conical hats, carrying their goods on bicycles — alongside … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 1. Taman Negara National Park (Pahang, Kelantan & Terengganu) As Malaysia’s oldest and most famous national park, Taman Negara is the ultimate destination for rainforest exploration. Covering over 4,300 square kilometers, this ancient jungle — estimated to be 130 million years old — is one of the world’s … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 Quick Travel Tips for Families in Malaysia SIM card: We used Celcom. A starter SIM was about 25 RM (~$8 USD), with voice + data packages starting around 40 RM for a month. Top-ups are easy at 7-Eleven, Celcom stores, or online. Coverage was good with 3G/4G in … Read more
Day 1 – Departure from the UK: Beginning Our Two-Week Family Journey to Malaysia Our adventure started with a long travel day, leaving Heathrow early in the morning on Qatar Airways with a connection in Doha. The airline made the journey much easier for the kids, surprising them with SpongeBob-themed activity packs filled with crayons … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 From North to South: Beijing – Xi’an – Yunnan Province – Guilin – Shanghai Beijing The capital city of China, Beijing, is a highly attractive destination and also a natural starting point. Here you can find an enormous variety of tourist attractions alongside authentic neighborhoods. It is a … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 The vast country holds dozens of parks, which today are much more accessible to tourists than in the past. There are many hiking options, since the reserves are scattered all over China, and it is important to plan your visit to them carefully so that they fit into … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 Overview of the Country and a Brief History Korea (in Korean: 대한민국) is one of the most colorful and unique countries in Asia. It has managed to become a technological powerhouse—where even market vendors carry smartphones and tablets—while still preserving its traditions and rich history. Traveling in Korea … Read more