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

 

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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


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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

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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 🏖️

 

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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