Temples, tuk-tuks & endless discoveries 🛕🚲🌿
🧳 Home base: Siem Reap
🗺️ Adventures: 🏙️ Phnom Penh • 🏝️ Koh Rong Sanloem • 🐟 Nesat Village
🎉 Ages: Baby → Toddler
🌴 Vibes: Relaxed, welcoming & plenty to explore
👶 Toddler picks:
🏊♂️💦 Enjoying pool days
🍌🥭🥕 Savoring fresh fruits & veggies
🛕🐒 Discovering temples & monkeys
🌊🏖️ Exploring the lovely beaches at Koh Rong Sanloem
💡 Why we loved it: Friendly locals, easy pace, and so many unforgettable family adventures
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Norwegian nature & city life 🌲🏙️❄️
🧳 Where we lived: Trondheim (baby & toddler years)
🗺️ Adventures: City streets & mountain escapes
🎉 Ages: Baby → Toddler
🌴 Vibes: Nature’s wonder meets city charm—perfect for family magic
👶 Toddler picks:
🌲 Forest trails & Norwegian wildlife
🏙️ City playgrounds & exploring child-friendly spots
🏕️ Mountain cabin days—lakes for fishing & fairytale nature
💡 Why we loved it: Fresh air, clean water, endless outdoor adventures & the perfect mix of city life and nature for little ones
Wildlife, waves & beaches
Where we went: Galle, Hikkaduwa, and Udawalawe National Park
Vibe: Old town charm, beach fun & wildlife
Toddler-friendly picks:
Safari drives to see wild elephants in Udawalawe
Spotting peacocks, monkeys & sea turtles
Playing in the sand on the endless beaches
Why we loved it: Affordable, so much wildlife—even in small towns, beautifully diverse, with great shopping
City walks, gardens & gentle days 🏙️🌿☕
🗺️ Where we went: Copenhagen (city center)
👶 Baby’s age: 6 months
⛱️ Vibe: Vibrant streets, cozy cafés & city gardens
👣 Toddler/baby-friendly picks:
🐠 The National Aquarium – huge, amazing, and a big hit with a baby
🦋 The Botanical Garden & Butterfly House – perfect adventure for babies and grownups
📚 The Big Library – tactile, baby & toddler friendly, and free
☕ Cafés & ecological shops for baby toys and clothes
💡 Why we loved it: Cozy, green, central, and easy to explore, with plenty of ways to enjoy the city at your own pace
Lanterns, bicycles & beach days 🏮🚲🏖️
🗺️ Where we went: Hoi An & Da Nang
👶 Toddler’s age: 1.5 years
⛱️ Vibe: Charming streets, riverside views, golden sunsets
👣 Toddler-friendly picks:
🏮 Hoi An’s Old Town – magical lantern evenings, gentle streets, perfect for biking with little ones
🌄 Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge – fairytale bridges, gardens, and mountain air
🏖️ Da Nang Beach – soft sand, gentle waves, and plenty of room to play
💡 Why we loved it: Magical streets, river views, and sunny beach days 🏖️
Island days & inland adventures 🏝️🍃🌊
🗺️ Where we stayed: Lombok, Indonesia
👶 Toddler’s age: 1.5 years
⛱️ Vibe: Pool splashes, waterfall adventures & a dreamy bamboo house
👣 Toddler-friendly picks:
🏊♂️ Pool fun – splash, play, and relax together every day
🌊 Beach time – many beaches, soft sand, and playing with the locals
🍃 Chasing waterfalls – nature hikes, fresh water pools, and pure natural surroundings
💡 Why we loved it: Days by the pool, sandy beaches, and waterfall hikes, all topped off by staying in a dreamy bamboo house
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Playgrounds, murals & foodie adventures 🏙️🎨🍴
🗺️ Where we went: Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh & Georgetown
👶 Toddler’s age: 1.5 years
⛱️ Vibe: Play, explore & taste your way through Malaysia
👣 Toddler-friendly picks:
🏯 Kuala Lumpur – playgrounds around every corner, perfect for little explorers
🎢 Ipoh – Lost World of Tambun, a big hit for the whole family
🎨 Georgetown – amazing street art, murals to wander, and some of the best local food everywhere
💡 Why we loved it: From city playgrounds to theme park thrills and colorful streets with incredible food, Malaysia offered endless adventures and amazing experiences around every corner
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Turquoise seas, soft sand & ocean wildlife 🌊🏝️🐠
🗺️ Where we went: Maldives
👶 Toddler’s age: 22 months
⛱️ Vibe: Crystal clear waters, island wildlife & dreamy sunsets
👣 Toddler-friendly picks:
🌊 Incredible turquoise waters – amazing colors and water adventures
🐠 Wildlife spotting – sharks, graceful stingrays & playful dolphins
🏖️ Sandy beaches – soft, endless space to dig, run, and explore
💡 Why we loved it: Turquoise seas, playful wildlife, sandy beaches, and sunsets that made every family day magical
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City gardens, waterfalls & family fun 🌿💦🏙️
🗺️ Where we went: Singapore
👶 Toddler’s age: 1.5 years
⛱️ Vibe: Clean, green, and playful
👣 Toddler-friendly picks:
🌳 Gardens by the Bay & Marina Gardens – playgrounds with water splash areas, picnic spots, air-conditioned indoor spaces, butterflies, and plenty of other kids to meet and play with
✈️ Changi Airport – waterfalls, shops, and endless things to explore; toddlers loved interacting with the water wall
💡 Why we loved it: Safe, clean, and family-friendly, Singapore’s gardens, playful water features, and interactive spots made every moment fun and memorable for our toddler.
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Festive city, endless adventures & places to explore 🎄❄️
🗺️ Where we went: Bangkok, Thailand
👶 Toddler’s age: 1.5 years
⛱️ Vibe: Festive city, endless adventures, and places to explore
👣 Toddler-friendly picks:
❄️ Inside Snow Fun – magical snow play, first slide ride, feeling the cold
🎢 Theme Park Exploration – obstacle courses, mini houses, sculptures, and plenty to discover
🍫☕ Festive Food & Christmas Cafés – magical seasonal cafés and restaurants with beautifully decorated spaces, capturing the Christmas spirit while tasting a variety of treats
💡 Why we loved it: Bangkok mixes playful parks, festive places, and holiday magic, making it fun and full of discovery for toddlers
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Camping, Waterplay & Nature
Where we went: Östersund, Strömsund & Gäddede, Sweden
Toddler’s age: 2 years
Vibe: Nature, child-friendly stays & plenty of playgrounds
Toddler-friendly picks:
Water Fun – Östersund’s water park and nearby beach for splashing and play
Camping – Östersund Camping with playgrounds, cozy accommodation, and a family-friendly vibe
Nature Adventures – the Dundertroll in Strömsund, epic waterfalls near Gäddede, plus tunnels, balancing areas, climbing spots, and fun animal figures to explore
Why we loved it: Sweden gave us endless nature, family-friendly spaces, and playful days perfect for curious toddlers
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Countries we have been to without a toddler
Europe
Iceland
Finland
Latvia
Lithuania
Estonia
- The Czech Republic
Poland (Krakow, Gdansk)
Germany (Stine lived here as a toddler)
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Switzerland
Spain
Italy (Milan, Venice, Sicily, Rome, Lake Garda, Sardinia)
Greece (Athens, Thassos, Santorini, Skiathos, Crete, Cyprus, Corfu, Rhodes, Naxos)
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Portugal (Madeira – Sailboat)
Vatican City
Austria
France
Americas
United States (Florida, New York, San Francisco)
Mexico
Costa Rica
Peru
Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)
Argentina
Uruguay
Brazil
Aruba
Dominican Republic
Asia
Laos
More of Thailand
India
Japan
Oceania
Australia
Fiji