https://fiveandnomoss.com/Travel notes from the Stevens family: trips, travel hacks and the kids’ own reviews.https://fiveandnomoss.com/bonaire-the-plan/https://fiveandnomoss.com/bonaire-the-plan/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000January 2–12, 2027, right after French Polynesia: a week of shore diving and snorkeling on Bonaire, with a driving-to-the-reef plan and a school project for Abbey.https://fiveandnomoss.com/french-polynesia-the-plan/https://fiveandnomoss.com/french-polynesia-the-plan/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000December 17–28, over Christmas: a week on a crewed sailing catamaran from Raiatea, with Taha'a, Bora Bora and maybe Huahine on the wish list.https://fiveandnomoss.com/bukhansan-dulegil-trail-seouls-hidden-gem-2/https://fiveandnomoss.com/bukhansan-dulegil-trail-seouls-hidden-gem-2/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:35:53 +0000Bukhansan Dulegil trail is one of several trails in Seoul’s famous national park. At about 2.7 miles and around 700 feet of elevation, Dulegil is considered a…https://fiveandnomoss.com/living-like-a-local-our-stay-in-a-traditional-korean-hanok/https://fiveandnomoss.com/living-like-a-local-our-stay-in-a-traditional-korean-hanok/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:15:40 +0000After navigating the steep, winding alleys of Seoul, we finally stood in front of a heavy wooden gateway right in the heart of Bukchon Hanok Village. Pushing the…https://fiveandnomoss.com/flight-from-seattle-to-seoul/https://fiveandnomoss.com/flight-from-seattle-to-seoul/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:03:52 +0000And we’re off! The big trip to South Korea has officially begun, starting with our massive flight from Seattle all the way to Seoul. Flying halfway across the world…https://fiveandnomoss.com/alaska-airlines-lounge-at-sea-spacious-comfortable-and-welcoming/https://fiveandnomoss.com/alaska-airlines-lounge-at-sea-spacious-comfortable-and-welcoming/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:54:33 +0000Need to knows Clean up your own dishes and put them in the bin with the other dirty plates and utensils. Aim to get a spot near the windows for a great view of the…https://fiveandnomoss.com/the-franken-flight-flying-alaskas-hawaiian-787-and-the-size-12-foot-problem/https://fiveandnomoss.com/the-franken-flight-flying-alaskas-hawaiian-787-and-the-size-12-foot-problem/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:18:20 +0000Alaska Airlines recently acquired Hawaiian Airlines to jumpstart their international ambitions. The result? A fascinating hybrid experience: flying a…https://fiveandnomoss.com/the-golden-bridge-in-the-silver-fog-ba-na-hills-2/https://fiveandnomoss.com/the-golden-bridge-in-the-silver-fog-ba-na-hills-2/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:58:02 +0000The Golden Bridge is high in the Ba Na mountains in Vietnam. It was built specifically for tourists to see the interesting architecture and breathtaking view.https://fiveandnomoss.com/crawling-through-history-the-cu-chi-tunnels-3/https://fiveandnomoss.com/crawling-through-history-the-cu-chi-tunnels-3/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:00:46 +0000In Vietnam, there are many secret underground tunnels. These were originally built by Vietnamese forces to oppose the French colonists in the mid-20th century, then…https://fiveandnomoss.com/street-food-challenge-insects-in-siem-reap/https://fiveandnomoss.com/street-food-challenge-insects-in-siem-reap/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:21:19 +0000Siem Reap has plenty of incredible Khmer food, but there is also a famous street-food dare: insects. We decided to try it and report back.https://fiveandnomoss.com/breakfast-at-heritage-suites-a-calming-start/https://fiveandnomoss.com/breakfast-at-heritage-suites-a-calming-start/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:26:43 +0000During our stay at the Heritage Suites Hotel, the breakfast service stood out as a highlight of the experience. The restaurant offered a hybrid approach—combining a…https://fiveandnomoss.com/the-angkor-wat-exploration/https://fiveandnomoss.com/the-angkor-wat-exploration/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:19:14 +0000Standing before the silhouette of Angkor Wat in the pre-dawn light, one cannot help but be struck by the sheer magnitude of human achievement. It is difficult to…https://fiveandnomoss.com/floating-villages-tonle-sap-crocodile-farm/https://fiveandnomoss.com/floating-villages-tonle-sap-crocodile-farm/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:42:42 +0000Tonle Sap is one of the world’s most unique water systems. During the rainy season, the Tonle Sap river actually changes direction and flows backwards, causing the…https://fiveandnomoss.com/chaos-in-the-air-navigating-koh-samui-phuket-airports/https://fiveandnomoss.com/chaos-in-the-air-navigating-koh-samui-phuket-airports/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:31:04 +0000Koh Samui Airport is often described as charming because of its open-air design, but the reality of navigating it is a different story. The gates and check-in areas…https://fiveandnomoss.com/lizards-toads-and-more-a-field-report-from-cambodia/https://fiveandnomoss.com/lizards-toads-and-more-a-field-report-from-cambodia/Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:29:33 +0000During our stay in Siem Reap, I observed several local wildlife species around the hotel grounds. While some were harmless, others posed potential safety risks.…https://fiveandnomoss.com/review-baan-chom-tawan-thailand-2/https://fiveandnomoss.com/review-baan-chom-tawan-thailand-2/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:26:32 +0000Baan Chom Tawan was an excellent and comfortable stay. The villa was large and beautiful, and the staff were friendly and incredible helpers—from everything from…https://fiveandnomoss.com/how-we-find-business-class-seats-for-a-family-of-5-seats-aero-review/https://fiveandnomoss.com/how-we-find-business-class-seats-for-a-family-of-5-seats-aero-review/Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:59:00 +0000One of the biggest questions we get asked is: “How do you afford to fly your whole family in business class?”https://fiveandnomoss.com/abigails-dive-diary-christmas-tree-worms-mango-bay/https://fiveandnomoss.com/abigails-dive-diary-christmas-tree-worms-mango-bay/Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:42:40 +0000We finally made it out to Koh Tao for our dives today, and honestly, it was worth the wait. Here’s a look at what went down beneath the surface.https://fiveandnomoss.com/expecting-the-unexpected-in-thailand-a-travel-lesson-with-amex/https://fiveandnomoss.com/expecting-the-unexpected-in-thailand-a-travel-lesson-with-amex/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:36:31 +0000Travel is supposed to be exciting—an escape from routine, full of discovery and adventure. Our latest trip to Thailand started off with those hopeful emotions, but…https://fiveandnomoss.com/singapore-airlines-a350-business-class-sq33-seat-sleeping-kids-eye-review/https://fiveandnomoss.com/singapore-airlines-a350-business-class-sq33-seat-sleeping-kids-eye-review/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:11:34 +0000If your main goal is sleep, this seat is the best part of the flight. It’s big, feels luxurious, and turns into an incredible bed.https://fiveandnomoss.com/singapore-airlines-a350-business-class-sq33-food-drinks-kids-eye-review/https://fiveandnomoss.com/singapore-airlines-a350-business-class-sq33-food-drinks-kids-eye-review/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:11:28 +0000For dinner I chose the beef short rib, and it was exceptionally delicious — flavorful, tender meat with cheesy mashed potatoes, carrots, and green beans. I would…https://fiveandnomoss.com/united-polaris-lounge-sfo-a-kids-eye-review/https://fiveandnomoss.com/united-polaris-lounge-sfo-a-kids-eye-review/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:48:26 +0000After a long day of travel, the United Polaris Lounge at SFO feels like stepping into a calm, comfortable reset button. The lounge is spacious and welcoming, with…https://fiveandnomoss.com/why-we-switched-to-google-fi-and-never-looked-back/https://fiveandnomoss.com/why-we-switched-to-google-fi-and-never-looked-back/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:58:09 +0000There is a specific kind of anxiety that comes with landing in a foreign country. You step off the plane, tired and disoriented, and immediately start the hunt for…https://fiveandnomoss.com/gear-review-charmast-20000mah-power-bank/https://fiveandnomoss.com/gear-review-charmast-20000mah-power-bank/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:31:11 +0000As a family that travels frequently, managing devices is a constant battle. Between iPads, Kindles, iPhones, and headphones, the tangle of cables in our carry-ons…https://fiveandnomoss.com/2025-amsterdam/https://fiveandnomoss.com/2025-amsterdam/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:07:24 +0000From May 20th to the 23rd, we visited Amsterdam. It was a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively.https://fiveandnomoss.com/starlink-mini-review/https://fiveandnomoss.com/starlink-mini-review/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:36:50 +0000As digital nomads, reliable internet isn’t a luxury—it’s a utility as essential as water. We’ve struggled with hotel Wi-Fi, burned through mobile hotspots, and…https://fiveandnomoss.com/2025-costa-rica/https://fiveandnomoss.com/2025-costa-rica/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:25:10 +0000From March 10th to the 19th, we headed back to Costa Rica for spring break. This was our second time in the country (last time we were further down the coast in…https://fiveandnomoss.com/2025-roatan/https://fiveandnomoss.com/2025-roatan/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:46:11 +0000From January 4th to the 11th, we traded the freezing Denver winter for the humid, vibrant jungle of Roatan, Honduras. I’d originally heard of Roatan back in my…https://fiveandnomoss.com/how-we-fly-business-class-for-less/https://fiveandnomoss.com/how-we-fly-business-class-for-less/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:55 +0000There are so many different ways that you can fly these days. Personally, I prefer to make the flying a part of the journey, not just a means to get to a…