Dreaming of a family gap year?
We took our children on an epic family gap year through 12 countries. Here is how ordinary families can plan the money, schooling, route and real life logistics behind a bigger adventure.
From regular campervan trips in the UK and Europe to exploring the world on our family gap year and extended months of travel – we’re finding ways to adventure travel as a family. Without selling everything we own or leaving our regular lives behind!
Not ready for a whole year of travel? Plan a shorter adventure here
We have a whole raft of itineraries curated specifically for family travel, across several family-friendly travel destinations. Download your free itinerary templates and get planning your own adventure!
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How to plan a family gap year on a budget
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Visiting Frida Kahlo’s House in Mexico City
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Things to Do in Valladolid Mexico (Family Travel Guide)
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Itineraries specifically curated for family travel
Got a destination in mind already? Then check out our custom-made itineraries designed for travel with kids. Each detailed post will lay out exactly where to stay, what to do and how to pace your trip for the whole family.
Plus every one of our crafted itineraries is free to download as a pdf – to make your trip-planning as stress-free as possible.
Where to next?
I’m constantly planning the next trip and for 2026 we’ve got a big hitter of a travel adventure on the cards. We’ll be taking some parental leave and deregistering the kids from school again – this time to explore Mexico, Guatemala and Ecuador (including 3-weeks in the Galapagos Islands).
