This weekend we went on a big family trip with our extended family (the Japanese side). The trip is an annual event and I know my mother-in-law gives it a lot of thought and takes great care with the planning. This year's trip was probably the best ever.

In previous years we have travelled too far and tried to do too much, in my opinion. I have small children so it's hard to keep them occupied on long train or bus journeys. My older son gets motion sick on trains. My little one finds it very di… Continue