One of the things we learned very quickly on our family gap year was that our children – and us – needed community, at least for some of the time we were away. Travelling around and experiencing so many amazing things is wonderful, but after a while on the road kids and us adults alike…
When our kids were small I remember doing the constant parenting juggle of work, nursery, school, extra curricular activities and life admin and always, ALWAYS thinking to myself that there MUST be more to life, and a better, more intentional way to spend real, focused time with our kids while they were young. Then my…
Visiting Frida Kahlo’s House in Mexico City was one of the absolute must-dos on our family trip — and also one of the hardest tickets we tried to get. If you’re planning a visit to the famous Casa Azul, you’ve probably already realised two things: tickets sell out fast, and it’s not entirely clear if…
Trying to decide whether visiting the Xochimilco canals is actually worth your time in Mexico City? We had the same question — especially travelling with kids. On paper, Xochimilco CDMX sounds like one of those iconic “must-do” experiences… but also potentially crowded, touristy and a bit chaotic. The reality? It turned out to be one…
Trying to figure out the best things to do in Sandakan for your Borneo trip? This part of Borneo is one of those places that feels properly wild — but amazingly, it manages to do this without making travel feel that hard. It’s incredibly easy to explore (even with kids), and somehow packs in orangutans,…
Mexico City completely overwhelmed me… before we even arrived. I’d built it up in my head as this huge, chaotic, slightly intimidating place — not necessarily somewhere that would be easy to explore with kids. And when you’re planning a trip like this, figuring out the right Mexico City itinerary can feel like a lot…
Valladolid almost wasn’t on our itinerary. Like a lot of travellers heading through the Yucatán Peninsula, we initially saw it as just a quick stop on the way to Chichén Itzá. But once we arrived, we realised we’d completely underestimated it. This small colonial city is colourful, relaxed, and feels like stepping back in time…
Mexico City was absolutely high up on my own travel list – the art, the history, the food. But it wasn’t the most obvious choice for family travel. Before we arrived, I had all the usual worries — that it might feel too big, too chaotic, maybe even a little too overwhelming for travelling with…
Spending weeks travelling through Borneo as a family, as part of our family gap year, completely changed how our kids see the natural world. Wildlife and nature were a huge focus of our year away — not just seeing animals, but understanding conservation, habitats, and the very real challenges wildlife faces. These were experiences they…
During our family gap year we wanted to introduce the boys to different cultures and beliefs as part of their worldschooling education. One of our favourite experiences was visiting Batu Caves with kids, just outside Kuala Lumpur. Batu Caves is one of the most visually striking places we visited in Malaysia. With its towering golden…