Tokyo with kids: 10 cheap things to do
Planning cheap Tokyo family trips is possible! Here we share 10 affordable and fun things to do in Tokyo with kids. Read more
Cycling the Danube Cycle Path: 4 Day Itinerary
Renowned as one of the best cycle routes in Europe, biking the Danube Trail offers the chance to experience some of the top highlights of Austria at a slow and relaxed pace. From the UNESCO Wachau wine region to medieval … read more
How to travel the world with kids
What are your biggest concerns when you think about traveling as a family to a foreign country? Do you wonder whether the kids will like the food? Do you worry about entertaining them on flights or on long drives? What … read more
Our 10 Best Road Trip Activities For Kids
So you’ve planned your vacation, packed your bags and the kids are in the backseat. You finally set off on your family road trip. If your kids are anything like our kids, it isn’t long before you hear “how much … read more
Top 5 hiking trails on our Family Gap Year
We may be biased, but we think there is something special about hiking. Escaping the crowds, discovering stunning landscapes and the sense of freedom and adventure it delivers. All these things make hitting the hiking trails one of life’s unique … read more
South Africa in 2 Weeks: The Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary
Everyone I know who has visited South Africa has rated it one of their favorite destinations. They were unanimous in saying “You have to go to South Africa. You will love it”. They raved about the beautiful scenery, the wildlife … read more
Hiking in Picos de Europa with kids
As we rounded the final corner and caught sight of the cable car station, relief swept over me. We had finished the longest ever hike with the kids – 14.5 kilometres (9 miles). Sure, it was mostly downhill but it … read more
5 foods you have to try in Japan
We were all pretty excited about the delicious foods to try in Japan. We have a Japanese restaurant near our home in Melbourne that we love and visit regularly. The food is different to what many people are used to … read more
Five awesome cheap things to do in Kyoto with kids
Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over 1000 years until the 19th century. Known as the traditional and cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto is full to the brim with ancient temples, beautiful gardens, and impressive examples of traditional Japanese … read more
The stats: Our 12 months around the world with kids
After 12 months travelling around the world with kids we are back in our home town, Melbourne, Australia. It has been a crazy and wonderful adventure. So to celebrate our re-entry into Melbourne we have collated some (hopefully) interesting statistics … read more
Highlights from our 2 week trip to Taiwan
Taiwan is a place I never thought about visiting simply because I knew nothing about the country. However we found some cheap flights to Taipei and after reading a few glowing blog posts we booked flights to check it out. … read more
Yosemite National Park with kids
Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous in the world and it has been on my bucket list for a long time. In fact, it was one of the places I most wanted to see in the USA. … read more
Rivers, lakes and mountains in Slovenia
In August we decided to head south to explore the rivers, lakes and mountains in Slovenia. We spent 10 amazing days exploring Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only national park, located in the north west of the country. The star attraction … read more
Our Top 5 to date on our trip around the world
In July we reached the half way point for our 12 month family gap year. To celebrate us making it to the half way point (believe me, there have been times we didn’t think we would!) I asked everyone to … read more
Montenegro in pictures
In July 2017 we spent a week travelling in Montenegro. Our experience there saw the country catapulted to the top of the “must visit again” list. Stunning scenery, magnificent national parks and significantly lower day to day costs contributed to … read more