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The Travel Bog Diaries. Humiliated in Vietnam.

The Travel Bog Diaries. Humiliated in Vietnam.

ecause we are kind and occasionally like to give the kids a break from sitting on the side of the road sucking up noodles, we decided to treat them to a proper tourist day out. The term 'tourist' sends shivers down my spine. It is a dirty word in...

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Backpacking in India. 20 Things You Will NEVER Say.

Backpacking in India. 20 Things You Will NEVER Say.

loved backpacking in India. I sit and think about all of the challenges we faced traveling around India as a family for six weeks and I smile a satisfied smile. If you can go backpacking in India you can do anything in the whole wide world. India...

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Vietnam. 7 Scams That You Need to Know About.

Vietnam. 7 Scams That You Need to Know About.

ietnam is a country full of beautiful scenery, fabulous food and a laid-back lifestyle. A place that will entice you to sit in the sunshine,  sip iced coffee and devour a warm banh mi baguette crammed with pate, meats and salad, it really is...

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Cost to Travel the World. 4 Months In.

Cost to Travel the World. 4 Months In.

his week marks four months since our family of four left New Zealand to travel around the world. The question that always arises when we tell people about our trip is, "How much does it cost to travel the world?".   Why Not Pin This For...

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