In the Samui Nannies office, we are often asked to make recommendations regarding the best beach, resort or area to stay on in Koh Samui. Discussing this amongst the Samui Nannies' staff, we decided to put together our own guide to the main beaches on the island and here it is! Chaweng Beach Chaweng is the most developed resort town on the island. Therefore it is the place that offers the widest choice of hotels, restaurants, shops and leisure opportunities. With a total leng

So we have arrived via Bangkok to our new home, at least for the next 6 weeks. Last week's studying had to accommodate two days of traveling (we drove to Bangkok), as well as a change of country and timezone (albeit only an hour). We arrived in Bali two days ago. We fell in love with Bali two years ago, when we came here to celebrate our 50th birthdays and since then we have hopped over whenever time allows to enjoy the surfing, yoga and amazing food. So - mainly the surfing

The thought of travelling abroad with the family can be stressful for any parent. Keeping children entertained on a long flight can be difficult for you and uncomfortable for other passengers. But the truth is, travelling is pretty boring for children, whether it’s a long flight or car journey, they’re routed to the spot with little to do. So what can you do to keep your children happy? Here are a few things to consider in the planning stages. Top tips for babies and child

I was on a yin yoga teacher training recently at The Yogarden, when I spotted some bamboo straws for sale! I bought some for my family and for Villa Red Samui, the villa we rent out. This set me thinking about how the island has progressed recently in terms of initiatives that support the environment. On a small island, such as Koh Samui, every little initiative really does have an impact and by supporting the growing number of initiatives here, we have the opportunity to