Crossing the Costa Rica to Nicaragua Peñas Blancas border with kids
If you’re travelling through Central America as a family, the Peñas Blancas border crossing can seem a little overwhelming the first time. It’s busy, hot and a little chaotic, but…
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Masks, Mariachis and Micheladas: A Few Days in Mexico City with Kids
Masks, Mariachis and Micheladas: A Few Days in Mexico City with Kids We had five days in Mexico City before flying on to Oaxaca, not long, but long enough to…
Tofino: Forest Trails and Family Adventures
Tofino: Forest Trails and Family Adventures Nestled on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, Tofino is a small coastal town that has developed over time from a remote fishing…
Family Surf Trip: Finding Waves and Easy Living in Las Flores, El Salvador
Family Surf Trip: Finding Waves and Easy Living in Las Flores, El Salvador Las Flores is one of the more reliable point breaks on El Salvador’s east coast, and while…
Why Travelling as a Family Is So Valuable, Even When It’s Close to Home
Why Travelling as a Family Is So Valuable, Even When It’s Close to Home Family travel is often pictured as something big, bold, and far away, long journeys to exotic…
Family Travel in Minca: A Short Escape into the Sierra Nevada
Minca, Colombia: A Short Escape into the Sierra Nevada The road from Santa Marta begins in heat and noise, but it doesn’t take long before the air shifts. The climb…
Wandering the Walled City: A Few Days in Cartagena
The historic centre of the city is a swirl of colour and history: pastel houses, flower-draped balconies, wooden doors painted in every shade imaginable. Founded in 1533, the city became…
Puerto Escondido: The Pulse of Oaxaca’s Coast
Puerto Escondido – The Coastal Gem of Oaxaca For any surfer, it’s unlikely not to have at least heard of Puerto Escondido. Located around three hours from Oaxaca, this popular…
Why Family Travel Is Getting Harder in 2026
Why Family Travel Is Getting Harder (and More Expensive) in 2026 Family travel has never been more visible. Social media is filled with images of parents surfing with their young…
Grounded in Gigante – Surfing in Nicaragua
Grounded in Gigante – Surfing in Nicaragua After six long months of travelling, settling into the unhurried rhythm of life in the fishing village of Gigante was a much-needed moment…