Mindanao’s Britania and its inspirational charm with children

Ate Lourdes Ate Lourdes sits on a shaded part of the island surrounded by pristine blue waters against white sandy beach shorelines. The calm breeze inviting a slow morning crawl of tiny crustaceans and pulsating waves. She hand picks sea urchins in a bucket. Next to her, a pile of seaweeds and few fresh catch…

we are the banyan tree

A welcome note Let me introduce you to the framed line of this photograph, the becoming of a curious mind and the vertigo of a wanderlust mother. Let me become anonymous and paint you a raw unedited version of my family. It is in those playful coffee hour of the tungsten lit room where Joycee…

Yellowstone and the Grand Teton in Autumn

Why a road trip through Wyoming is a great alternative to see the colors and foliage in the fall We all gravitate toward a selected ideas and places for inspiration. A book, a meditational or inspirational music, and travel, for many- including the whole family. The everyday mundane and the monotony of life can take…

When do you start to travel with your children?

A milestone approach to traveling with children So when do you start traveling with the baby? The answer is now. Whether you have an infant, a toddler or a school age child, the perfect time is now. This is a bold statement to make but ultimately possible for any parent. It may sound cliché but…

Family adventures in the Lone star state

Hold the fort. ‘Remember the Alamo!’ To where it stands now, unparalleled structures rise around, not a cast of shadow gloom over this historic land. Dwarfed building pave way to the Alamo as it hold its ground. The reminder to the very foundation of this land. From the Spaniard’s settlement and their missions- the origin…

Europe tour bus experience and journey with young children

GoeuGo bus tour with children | part I: Welcome to our journey to seven beautiful places in Europe. Go to Part II. Places visited: Lucerne, Zurich, Rhine Falls, Titisee, Frankfurt. Prelude Travel re-kindles a deep passion for new ideas. A quaint place to reflect. It recharges the soul for new adventures and culinary experience. It…

The train to Paris, a family adventure with young children

cover photo: Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile soars 34 stories high, providing breathtaking views of Paris and its iconic monuments. Perfectly situated between the bustling business district of La Défense and the famed Champs-Elysées. View from our bedroom window. ‘It’s only a matter of time when the kids grow up and we can plan this trip…

The southern welcome fragrance

A road trip to the deep south | Part III: springtime in Savannah Pulling up to a valet in the sidewalk on a warm and humid spring afternoon a nice gentle man greeted us a welcome note in a creole accent. The streets has soaked up tourist on this early afternoon while I scan for…

The road to hospitality; The big easy for the little eyes.

A road trip to the deep south | Part I: A family adventure in New Orleans. Around every street corner a trombone catches a note of invitation along with the band bringing a pace of left, right and a thumb snap, maybe even a whistle, skip and tip toe if you like. Music and expressive…

Walking tour in Hanoi with young children

Vietnam was an incredible place to visit with the kids. It allowed us to immerse in a rich culture of tradition, food and a sense of family on every street corner. A little bit of walking and you blend in to the vast array of side walk vendors and food served on a sidewalk. The…

India, meet Thailand

cover photo: India meeting Thailand for the first time descending down the beautiful steps at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha On this blog post Joel and India will take you to a series of tours through the rich, beautiful, exotic and wonderful regions of Southeast Asia. We will take you to three beautiful country’s…