Our family is now six months into our Year of Travel, and we have learned so much along the way. We have seen big cities, tiny towns, outback communities, and beachfront paradises… sandy islands, rocky gorges, stunning mountains, and vast plains… but honestly, one of the best parts about our travel has been meeting all… {read more}
Travel with Kids
Family Life on the Road: Halfway Through Our Trip Around Australia
Summary: Halfway through our trip around Australia, here is how we are finding our year of family life on the road. Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. Running into a Cassowary in the Daintree Rainforest. Hiking to see Aboriginal rock art in Carnarvon Gorge. Squeezing through the dark passageways of Capricorn Caves. Walking around the… {read more}
What to Know Before Planning a Road Trip with a Baby
Imagine you have been planning a road trip for weeks, maybe even months. You have researched the best route to take, the most relaxing places to stop over, and all the sights you want to see. It’s the day of departure. The bags are packed. The fuel tank is full. The hotel is booked. And the… {read more}
5 Easy Ways to Integrate Learning into Roadtrips
Kids learn so much while traveling. They get to see new sights, talk to new people, learn about new subjects and practice a lot of life skills! If you are going to be on the road during the school term (or if you are taking an entire year off to travel, like us!) then you… {read more}
What To Pack in a Kid’s Travel Bag
We have done a heap of traveling with the kids. Both my husband’s family and my own family live overseas, so we take international flights regularly. And we are currently taking a year to travel around Australia in a camper trailer! (Read more about our adventure on this page.) In this post I will share the… {read more}
Simple Living: Travel Gear + 10 Creative Ways to Use Luggage to Save Space
Our travel gear used to take up a lot of space. Since our family spends a few weeks abroad at least once a year – not to mention weekend getaways and camping trips – we have quite a bit of luggage for the five of us. Because of my goal to simplify our living space plus our upcoming year of… {read more}
Brisbane Highlights for Families + Tips for a Staycation
Recently my husband found out that he passed a major exam, so we decided to celebrate by going on a mini vacation. But instead of traveling a few hours for our holiday, we planned a “staycation” right in our own city. Yes, that’s a real thing! A staycation is when you stay in your own city and explore it from… {read more}
How to Help Kids Explore the World
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert Some of the most meaningful memories of my life have been made while traveling. I studied abroad for a semester in Ghana during university, spent two summers doing research in Singapore, undertook my honours thesis research in Papua… {read more}
