Taking a Cu Chi Tunnels tour with kids can feel like one of those “Is this actually a good idea?” moments in family travel. Before we went, we weren’t sure if the boys would love the adventure, find it too intense, or melt in the heat before we even stepped foot in a tunnel. But…
Like the rest of Vietnam, Phu Quoc has some absolutely delicious food on offer. And so much of it is terrific value! There are many, many options for restaurants, beach-front bars and street food stalls. If you’re wondering where to get the best food in Phu Quoc (especially with kids) then read some of our…
Updated February 2026 We love a good waterpark — and wherever we travel as a family, we’re always on the lookout for one that genuinely works for kids and parents. During our three weeks on the island, visiting a waterpark in Phu Quoc was high on the boys’ wishlist, so we decided to spend a…
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula was the first stop on our family gap year. And what a beautiful place to start! It’s no secret that Cancun and the surrounding area can be REALLY expensive, but what kind of budget per day do you need for this part of Mexico? In this blog post we’ll breakdown exactly what…
If you’re thinking of taking a family gap year, or considering any form of long-term travel with kids, then the phrase ‘worldschooling’ has probably been on your radar. One flick through Instagram will give you a whole heap of posts from families who are already embracing this life. But how do they actually do it?…
One of the aspects of a family gap year that we really wanted to incorporate was the opportunity to enroll the boys temporarily in an international school somewhere. I had worked with international schools across Asia, North America and Europe in my previous pre-kids life. So I knew what a fantastic educational environment they could…
Updated July 2025 Imagine swimming with your kids as the ocean lights up around you like something from a fairytale. Listening to them shrieking with joy as they jump into this magical water from the boat. This isn’t just a far-fetched dream – this is the absolute wonder of taking a bioluminescence Costa Rica tour….
Bali was the place we settled down in for the longest time during our family gap year; in total we spent just under two months in Ubud while the boys attended international school. So how much was our travel budget for a family of four in Bali for a month? Slowing down and stopping in…
We opted to spend the last two weeks of our time in Costa Rica on the Southern Caribbean Coast, taking some time to chill have a pretty hectic first three weeks! It’s the perfect spot in Costa Rica for kicking and relaxing, even with kids! We’d learnt over the first few weeks of the trip…
We love taking our campervan Joyce away in the UK as soon as the weather starts to warm up (if indeed it does in the UK!). And Bude is the perfect spot for a family holiday! We’ve been down to Bude in our campervan and tent several times now and have explored most of the town,…