Bicycles are an essential part of day-to-day life in the verdant north of Vietnam. So why not hop on a trusty two-wheeler yourself? A lovely route from Hanoi to the picturesque village of Hoi An takes you past rice paddies and towering karst mountains, and along the coast of the azure South China Sea. As far as children are concerned, spending the night on a boat in Halong Bay is naturally an absolute highlight!

Glaciers are beautiful even from a distance, but seen up close they’re absolutely stunning. The ever-changing light, creaking ice and infinite shades of blue on display make a walk among the glaciers a unique experience. And in Norway, it’s possible at the peak of summer! You’ll paddle your kayak through the crystal-clear water between icebergs as you make your way to the glacier, where the climb will begin. Children ages seven and up can come along.

While a safari in Africa is spectacular in any case, things get even more adventurous when you set out with your own 4WD vehicle with rooftop tent! Setting up the tent in the evening is easy as pie: you’ll be sitting around the self-made campfire with the whole family in no time. And by the way, there’s no need to fret about uninvited wildlife such as lions or zebras around your tent. Campsites in the national parks (like Kruger, for instance) have sturdy fences along the perimeter. Although you just might see a stray jackal or two running about…