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Grand Canyon with kids: Top family-friendly activities at Grand Canyon South Rim

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Planning to visit Grand Canyon with your family? This post will answer queries on top kid-friendly activities, best viewpoints at the south rim of Grand Canyon, how best to plan your one day trip to Grand Canyon.

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All the warm colours at Lower Antelope Canyon: Travel Tips + Tours

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

The Lower Antelope Canyon with its stunning colours, incredible rock formations will leave you speechless. Read more for all the information, travel tips, best tour for visiting the Lower Antelope Canyon.

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North Iceland Itinerary
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North Iceland Highlights: The Diamond Circle Route + Travel Tips

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on October 4, 2024October 19, 2025

The Diamond Circle of Iceland covers the main highlights in North Iceland: Husavik, Dettifoss waterfall, Lake Myvatn attractions, and Asbyrgi canyon. This post covers all the North Iceland attractions including tips, stay and food recommendation.

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7 Natural Wonders of the World: A tale of awe, beauty & inspiration

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  • Posted on January 7, 2024October 24, 2025

While nature and its beauty is everywhere around us, there are some natural sites truly majestic and breathtaking. Read about personal experiences of these awe-inspiring seven natural wonders of the world.

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Fabulous resort in the mountains: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar resort in Oman

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on December 4, 2023September 21, 2024

Looking for a luxury stay in the cool environs of Jabal Akhdar mountain range? Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar offers stunning canyon views, many outdoor activities, a good base to explore Nizwa town and luxurious amenities for families.

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A Fabulous 2-week USA West Coast Itinerary for family vacation

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on November 26, 2023December 5, 2024

4 fun-filled days at San Francisco. Enjoy the outdoors at Yosemite national park and the Grand Canyon. A relaxing weekend at Napa valley. That’s the gist of our two-week USA west coast itinerary.

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 45 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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Would you consider a temple stay in Japan’s most h Would you consider a temple stay in Japan’s most holy town?
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That’s what we did. Koyasan makes for a unique getaway from Osaka. You can choose to stay overnight in one of the 50 temples in this mountain-top town and enjoy ancient Buddhist rituals, meditation, and stunning scenery. 
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Don’t miss out on the largest cemetery in the world. We took a night tour and the eerie atmosphere in the darkness has to be experienced because I don’t have adequate words to describe it fully.
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Full disclosure: My teen daughter did not care much for the temple stay so it is more suited for adults than families. She did enjoy this beautiful town though.
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It seems like the whole world is headed to Japan. It seems like the whole world is headed to Japan. Why not? The Land of the Rising Sun ☀️ offers natural beauty, cultural sites, local cuisine and so much more in abundance. 
And even after you come back, so many things stick with you - their efficient public transport system, how polite and helpful the Japanese people are, the densely populated cities are not noisy and crazy, the natural beauty in smaller towns.
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My family trip to Japan in 2 weeks is up on the blog. Link in bio. Check it out.
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If you are into war history, a day trip to Hiroshi If you are into war history, a day trip to Hiroshima is a must. And Miyajima island from Hiroshima adds a nice counterpoint to the searing exhibits at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum with its scenic beauty, free roaming deer and famous torii gate.
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Latest post on my blog to help you plan a day trip (or overnight) to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Check it out. Link in bio.
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So many of you have reached out for planning tips So many of you have reached out for planning tips and itineraries for Japan. The cultural and historical sites, their traditional experiences and cuisine, the neon-lit cities and the contrasting green rural areas, the excellent public transport system, and finally the cost all make Japan an excellent travel destination.
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My first Japan post is published and what better to cover than the ancient capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto.
Bio in profile, check it out.
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Many folks have reached out for activities to do w Many folks have reached out for activities to do with kids, young ones or teens. Apart from the known theme parks in Japan of course.
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The Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa Tokyo is a good blend of engaging information about samurai and ninja history; plus some fooling around wearing costumes, playing with swords ⚔️ and practicing ninja 🥷 skills! They have a branch in Kyoto as well.
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Getting the tickets to #shibuyasky wasn’t as diffi Getting the tickets to #shibuyasky wasn’t as difficult as getting my husband and daughter to pose for photos there 😁
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It is a fun activity but there are loads of great views in Tokyo. 
Tokyo Skytree for one, the tallest structure in Japan.
You can go to the observation deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Govt Building.
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Are you the one for high altitude views?
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