Dan Brewer

Dan Brewer is an intrepid family travel blogger with a passion for exploring the world's most captivating destinations. With 62 countries under his belt and a sense of wanderlust that knows no bounds, he has made it his life's mission to share his travel experiences and insights with fellow families who love to travel. When Dan isn't traveling with his wife and kids, he's either out enjoying the Canadian Rockies he calls home or working on one of his three travel sites (Family Can Travel, Travel Banff Canada and Ultimate Sports Road Trip).

Our Favorite Places to Visit in Asia With Kids (Cities, Beaches & Nature)

Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol in Ayutthaya Thailand with Kids

We have travelled all over the world with our kids, but every time we travel to Asia with our kids, it always feels extra special. Everything in Asia is just so different from home that every day feels like a new adventure.

Asia offers so many exciting possibilities for family travel, from world-class cultural attractions, to delicious food, bustling cities and incredible beaches. Our list of favorite places to visit in Asia with kids offers a little bit of everything, no matter your family travel style.

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32 Amazing Beach Destinations for Families

Small waves make Xpu-ha a very toddler-friendly beach near Playa del Carmen

Being a parent is hard work, so when we go on a family vacation we want to relax and have fun with our kids. The best kind of family holiday to recharge and reconnect is a family beach vacation, but with so many choices, how do you decide where to go? In this post, we hope to inspire you with our list of 32 amazing beach destinations for families around the world.

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Pulau Weh with Kids: Our 2-Day Family Itinerary

Sunrise over the oean seen from Freddies Santai Sumurtiga, on Pulau Weh, Indonesia.

When we planned our family trip through Indonesia, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect from Pulau Weh. After spending two days exploring Pulau Weh with kids, it quickly became one of the more memorable stops on our trip, with quiet beaches, excellent snorkelling, dolphin watching and a chance to see a very different side of Indonesia.

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29 Best Family Hiking Vacations Around the World

a 9-year old girl on a family holiday to France soaks in views of Mont Blanc on a kid-friendly Chamonix hike

We’ve been hiking with our kids around the world for more than a decade, and some of our favourite trips have been built almost entirely around time on the trail. The best family hiking vacations are the ones that give you enough trail options to match your kids’ ages and abilities, while still leaving room for good food, interesting towns, beaches, wildlife or other activities along the way.

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Bukit Lawang with Kids: 5-Day Family Itinerary

A large male orangutan in a tree in Gunung Leuser National Park near Bukit Lawang, Indonesia.

Seeing orangutans in the wild was one of the main reasons we planned our family trip to Indonesia, and spending five days in Bukit Lawang with kids turned out to be one of the most memorable parts of our time in Sumatra. Bukit Lawang is best known as a gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, where families can head into the jungle in search of Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife.

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Singapore with Kids: 9 Things to Do + 4-Day Itinerary

Dan and Celine Brewer, owners of FamilyCanTravel.com, visit the Merlion during a four day trip to Singapore with kids.

We visited Singapore with kids twice as bookends to a three-week family trip through Indonesia, which gave us the chance to experience two very different sides of the city. On our first visit, we stayed in central Singapore and focused on family-friendly attractions like Singapore Zoo, Gardens by the Bay and the ArtScience Museum. When we returned at the end of our trip, we stayed on Sentosa Island for a few days of waterparks, the Singapore Oceanarium and other kid-friendly activities.

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