Now that we've learned a bit about Hong Kong and China (here and here), let's move onto food - one of my favourite topics! The Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year in my family) is a time to feast and spend time with family. Food is a very important part of our celebrations and many dishes and foods are included because of their symbolic meaning - longevity, harmony, luck, … [Read more...]
China with Kids: Tips from Scott @WenInChina (Part 2)
Yesterday, Scott shared some of his trip planning advice for families contemplating visiting China with kids. Today, he shares some more travel tips! It's a big country after all. ***** 1. Having been to China (Shanghai) I struggled to communicate with my limited knowledge of Mandarin. What advice would you give to non Mandarin speaking visitors touring China for the first … [Read more...]
China with Kids: Tips from Scott @WenInChina
My husband and I have only been to Shanghai (pre kids) and our parents have been on several trips to China in recent years. It is a huge country and definitely can't be covered in one trip - unless you are there for several months I would think. China is the birth place of my husband and I's grandparents. They all left China around World War II (not exactly sure of timing) … [Read more...]
Hong Kong with Kids: Tips from Nicola @JetlagandMayhem
February 10, 2013 marks the beginning of the new year for many - including my family. We will be celebrating the Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year to us) with gifts, food and family gatherings. I have asked some awesome bloggers this week to write about travelling with kids to Hong Kong and China. My husband and I toured Asia pre kids and hope that in a few years we will … [Read more...]
Meet the Blogger: Lisa from Bites for Babies
This week's Meet the Blogger is Lisa from Bites For Babies – a blog about food, cooking for babies and motherhood. Lisa spent 2 months in Italy with her husband and 15 month old son over the summer. She shares how to survive an international flight with a toddler and tips on how to encourage kids to try new foods. ***** 1. Do you have any tips on how to survive an … [Read more...]