Hana Explores

Hana Explores We are Hakim and Nazma from Singapore and who have made Canada our home. We have recently become new parents and exploring the world with our daughter Asma.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family of 5 sharing the reality of travelling with a toddler and twins.
✈️ Family Travel | 🍽️ Halal Food | 🏔️ Outdoor Adventures
We share honest travel experiences kid-friendly destinations and halal food.
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09/01/2026

Beautiful Blue Mosque

08/21/2026

A little reminder to myself for the days when I lose patience with my 4-year-old. ❤️

We made it through age 3 — honestly, one of the hardest things we’ve ever done. Raising a toddler while caring for twins has stretched me in ways I never imagined. The big feelings, the tantrums, the endless questions… some days feel incredibly hard.

But then there are moments like this. The giggles. The silly sounds. The carefree little laughs. The tiny moments of pure happiness that make everything worth it.

Sometimes I wish I could hear what’s going on inside her little head when she’s this happy. 🥹
Maybe it sounds exactly like this — giggles, joy, imagination and a whole lot of love.

A reminder to myself: when the days feel hard, pause and remember… she’s only little once.

08/21/2026

“You’re travelling CHINA with a 4-year-old, 8-month-old twins AND elderly parents?!” 😳🇨🇳

Yes, we actually did it. 😂
We packed up our multigenerational family of 7 and travelled across Beijing, Xi’an and Zhangjiajie — from busy city streets and ancient history to breathtaking mountains and long train journeys.

Was it easy? Absolutely not. There were toddler meltdowns, twin feeds, naps on the go, stroller battles, tired grandparents and plenty of moments where we questioned our life choices.

But there were also little hands holding ours, grandparents making memories with their grandchildren, our daughter discovering a whole new world and moments we know we’ll talk about for years.

Travelling with kids and elderly parents isn’t always the easiest way to see the world… but it might just be the most meaningful. ❤️
Come along for our chaotic, beautiful China adventure. 🇨🇳✈️
Beijing → Xi’an → Zhangjiajie

08/19/2026

Finding accommodation for 5 of us + 3 elderly parents can get expensive very quickly, but this beautiful villa in Sanur, Bali was honestly such a find!

It was incredibly spacious and comfortably accommodated all 8 of us. The first floor had a private swimming pool, a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, plus a kitchen and dining area — everything we needed for a comfortable family stay.

Upstairs were two huge bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms, along with a lovely balcony where we could relax and enjoy the space.

For a big multigenerational family like ours, having everyone under one roof while still having plenty of space was absolutely perfect. And the best part? It was surprisingly affordable!

Now comes the fun part… 👀

How much do you think we paid PER NIGHT for this entire villa?

👇 Comment your guess before we reveal the price!
Save this if you’re planning a family trip to Bali!

08/18/2026

Right outside the Terracotta Warriors, we came across sellers offering clay soldiers and claiming they were made using clay from the Terracotta region. The way they confidently tell you the price makes it sound like you’re buying something truly special… until you start negotiating.

Watch how the price went from 150 to around 40 once we started questioning and bargaining. This is exactly why you should NEVER feel pressured to buy something immediately at a tourist attraction.

Our biggest travel tip: ask the price, negotiate, walk away if needed, and see how quickly that “final price” changes!

Not every seller is a scammer, but tourist hotspots are definitely where you should keep your eyes open. Save this if Xi’an is on your travel list! 🇨🇳

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