A real look at traveling Chiang Mai with kids—what we loved, what surprised us, and the best things to do, eat, and experience as a family.
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Sticky Waterfalls Chiang Mai With Kids + Mae Ngat Dam Boat Ride
Climbing the Sticky Waterfalls in Chiang Mai with kids followed by a longtail boat ride to a hidden floating restaurant at Mae Ngat Dam. One of our favorite outdoor days in northern Thailand.
Lod Cave Pai, Thailand: What to Expect + Is It Worth It With Kids?
Explore Lod Cave in Pai, Thailand with kids. What to expect, costs, safety tips, and our honest experience visiting this unique cave by bamboo raft.
Driving to Pai With Kids: The 762 Curves, Where to Stay, and What It’s Really Like
Is Pai worth visiting with kids? Here’s our honest experience driving the famous winding road from Chiang Mai to Pai, where we stayed near Walking Street, and what surprised us about this mountain town in northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai With Kids: Umbrella Village, Strawberry Season & Learning in Motion
Exploring Chiang Mai with kids from the Chang Khlan district, including Bo Sang Umbrella Village, strawberry picking, San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, and Poopoopaper Park. A look at how slow travel and worldschooling naturally unfold.
Arriving in Chiang Mai With Kids: Flights, First Impressions, and a Softer Pace
After two busy weeks in Bangkok, arriving in Chiang Mai felt like stepping into a slower rhythm. Here’s what our travel day and first impressions of northern Thailand were like with kids.
Our First Two Weeks in Bangkok With Kids: What We Learned Before Heading North
Two weeks in Bangkok with kids taught us more than we expected. Here’s what felt manageable, what felt intense, and what we understood before leaving for Chiang Mai.
Grand Palace Bangkok With Kids: Canal Boats, Culture, and the Moments We Didn’t Plan
Exploring the Grand Palace in Bangkok with kids, followed by a longtail boat ride through the city’s canals and a stop at the Artist’s House. A slower, layered look at one of Thailand’s most iconic destinations.
Healthcare in Thailand: Our Experience at Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital
Navigating healthcare in Thailand while traveling long-term surprised us in the best way. From Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok to Bangkok Hospital in Chiang Mai, our experience was efficient, transparent, and far less complicated than we expected.
Tamarindo With Kids: A Different Side of Costa Rica
After Playa del Coco, Tamarindo felt like a reset. Here’s what slow travel with kids looked like in this lively Costa Rican beach town — from surfing and estuary tours to unforgettable family milestones.
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