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Cenote Jardin del Eden : My 2025 Guide

Cenote Jardin del Eden : My 2025 Guide

May 12, 2022

As an expat living in Playa del Carmen, I've explored at least 20 cenotes and can safely say Cenote Jardin del Eden is my favorite cenote in the area. Cenote Jardin del Eden is one the biggest cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula, if not Mexico, with a large underwater cave system to explore. It's o[...]

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Visiting La Gruta Spa in San Miguel de Allende

Visiting La Gruta Spa in San Miguel de Allende

May 9, 2022

Interested in visiting la Gruta spa? Here's my guide to help you plan a trip to the hot springs in San Miguel de Allende. With a rich history and distinct European flair, San Miguel de Allende is world renown for its treasure trove of historical sites and architecture. But did you know that the[...]

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Best Things to Do in San Miguel de Allende

30 Best Things to Do in San Miguel de Allende 2025

April 6, 2022

Visiting Mexico's very first pueblo magico? Here's our complete guide and detailed list of things to do in San Miguel de Allende. Pastel colored colonial buildings and leafy green parks line the enchanting cobblestoned streets; church bell towers ring and the smell of jacaranda flowers fill the[...]

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Grutas Tolantongo Hot Springs

Grutas Tolantongo Hot Springs: My 2025 Guide

April 1, 2022

Dreaming of hot steamy springs and white travertine pools? Here’s my super detailed guide to visiting Grutas Tolantongo hot springs in Central Mexico.

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Where to Stay in Mexico City

Where to Stay in Mexico City in 2025

January 26, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Mexico City? I've put together a detailed guide to show you the best places to stay in Mexico City for different types of travelers.

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Yucatan Road Trip: My 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary

Yucatan Road Trip: My 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary [2025]

January 21, 2022

For an epic Yucatan road trip, here is a detailed 10-day Yucatan itinerary packed with outdoor adventures and cultural immersions.

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Mexico Fun Facts

30 Mexico Fun Facts that will surprise You

January 19, 2022

From the origins of Mexico to its popular holidays, here are some of the most interesting Mexico fun facts that will help you better understand the country. We all know Mexico is home to Mayan pyramids and spectacular beaches – but what else do you know about this massive country? Since moving[...]

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Things To Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

36 Cool Things To Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

January 14, 2022

Moving to Mexico has been one of the best decisions we've made. There are just so many things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula, we'll need a lifetime to see them all! Cenotes, Mayan ruins, and spectacular beaches: the Yucatan Peninsula is truly a travel destination that has it all. I think it has[...]

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Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico

15 Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico [2025]

January 13, 2022

Cozumel is the kinda Caribbean island that many dream of: with miles and miles of powdery white sand, spearmint blue water and multi-colored reefs. Add to that, it's got ancient Mayan ruins and mangrove lagoons teeming with wildlife, and so much more! We’ve recently returned from our second tr[...]

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Things to Do in Valladolid, Mexico

20 Things to Do in Valladolid, Mexico (And Around!) 

January 12, 2022

Come for the impressive Mayan ruins, stay for the colonial charm of Valladolid. Get to know the city inside out with my list of fun things to do in Valladolid, Mexico.

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5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary

5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary [2025]

January 12, 2022

Delve deep into the culture and history of CDMX with this power-packed 5-day Mexico City itinerary. It's massive, energetic, and frankly, misunderstood. As the 6th most populated city in the world (home to 22 million people), the high-octane megalopolis can seem overwhelming. But go a littl[...]

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Hi, I’m Nellie

A travel writer, Lonely Planet guidebook author and worldschooling mum. Living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with my family since 2021. Read about me.

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Current Location

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

My Books

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Lonely Planet Mexico

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Lonely Planet Singapore

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Explorers

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Amsterdam Like a Local

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The Adventure Traveler's Handbook

Recent Posts

  • Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

    Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

    March 27, 2025
  • Bacalar  Mexico: My Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

    Bacalar Mexico: My 2025 Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

    March 19, 2025
  • Driving in Mexico

    Driving in Mexico: All You Need to Know in 2025

    March 15, 2025
  • Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

    Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

    February 20, 2025
  • Day of the Dead in Mexico

    Day of the Dead in Mexico: The Ultimate Guide 2025

    October 21, 2024
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Nellie Huang | Adventure + Family Travel

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✈️ Travel writer & @lonelyplanet author 🌎 Sharing all about digital nomad family travel 🗺️Visited 150 countries 📍 Singaporean in Mexico 🇲🇽
  • After 4 years of living in Mexico 🇲🇽 , these are the most underrated places we’ve discovered — and trust me, they’re worth the detour:

🏔️Copper Canyon, Chihuahua — Mountains hikes, stone valleys and a spectacular canyon-rim train journey.

🦋 Sierra Chincua, Michoacan — Home to the annual monarch butterfly migration. 

🌿 Huasteca Potosina – Waterfalls, turquoise rivers & jungle magic.

🌋 Cañon de Sumidero, Chiapas –  Stunning canyon, waterfalls, indigenous villages and epic nature with hardly any crowds.

🌲 Valle de Bravo – A lakeside town in the mountains that feels like a Mexican Switzerland.

💎 Laguna Bacalar – The “Lake of Seven Colors” that feels like the Maldives.

Mexico is full of hidden gems — if you look beyond the resorts. Which one are you adding to your list?👇

#hiddenmexico #underratedmexico #mexpats #mexicotravel #familytravel #offthebeatenpath #slowtravel #mexicoliving #pueblomagico #huastecapotosina #bacalar #chiapas #digitalnomadfamily
  • A sneak peek of our daily life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 🇲🇽! 

Our life isn’t all road trips, beach days and mountain hikes. In reality, we work, exercise, do after-school activities, and have a routine like everyone else. 💻

It’s pretty fun to do daily life in Mexico though! We do more activities and eat out more than we used to in Europe (don’t let the video fool you — we eat lots of street food and Mexican grub too!) and we meet up with friends more often here too. 🌮🇲🇽

As much as we like going on adventures, we also enjoy having a home base with community and friendships to make life so much more meaningful. ❤️ 

We’re changing our home base in a month’s time and it’s gonna be tough to leave Mexico but I’m 100% sure we’ll be back soon! 

👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 

Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #livinginmexico
  • I don’t have anything against Disney, but I just don’t think that’s the only way to travel with kids. 

We’ve bathed elephants in Thailand and fed alpacas in Peru. 🦙

We’ve climbed mountains in Patagonia that left our legs shaking—but our hearts so full. ⛰️

We’ve snorkeled with turtles in the Caribbean Sea, and ran up and down sand dunes in the Sahara. 🐫

We’ve watched glaciers calve with a thunderous crack, and eaten street food that made us question everything we thought we knew about dinner. 🌮

There’s magic — in the unconventional way. The kind that grows when a kid realizes they’re braver than they thought, stronger than they imagined, and endlessly curious about the world. ✨

So no, it’s not Disneyland.

It’s a wilder, messier, sometimes muddier kind of wonder.


👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 

Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures
#holyairball #holyfknairball
  • We travel with our kid not for the bucket lists or perfect photos — but for moments like this.

Real, raw, a little surreal.

A massive whale rising from the deep, playfully teasing us like a puppy eager to be pet. We reached out and stroke him, as he continued to linger next to our boat. 🐋⛴️🌊🐋

This moment is exactly why we travel.

We travel to stand in awe and feel wonder. To connect — with nature and with each other. To show our daughter there’s something bigger than ourselves. 🍃🌳🌺💦

📍Magdalena Bay, Baja California 🇲🇽 

Disclaimer: Whale interactions in Magdalena Bay are entirely whale-initiated, gentle, and closely regulated to ensure no harm or stress is caused to the animals. These encounters are considered ethical and support local conservation efforts.

#MagdalenaBay #Bajacalifornia #mexicowithkids #familytravel #travelwithkids #wildlifetravel #digitalnomadfamily
  • ✨ We just spent an epic birthday weekend in Valle de Bravo 🇲🇽 with our friends and it was everything we could have asked for! ✨

Despite being just 2 hours from Mexico City, it feels like a true escape — with rolling hills, endless pine forests and waterfalls. Here’s what we did:

🌲 Explored the cobblestone streets + colorful markets
🪂 Paraglided over the valley (unreal views!)
🚤 Took a boat ride at sunset
🌄 Hiked to waterfalls + lookout points
🔥 Cozy bonfire nights at our glass cabin
🎂 Celebrated with cake + mountain air

Valle de Bravo, you surprised us in the best way. Here’s to discovering more places like this in Mexico!

#valledebravo #familytravel #travelwithkids #mexicotravel #mexicowithkids #livinginmexico
  • To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked all of us on a paragliding adventure and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 

Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding.

Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it, bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving i! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. 

Thanks Marko @parapentevalledebravo.mx for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.]

#paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
  • To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked a paragliding adventure for us and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 

Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding.

Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it — bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving it! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. 

Thanks @flumenparagliding for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.]

#paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
  • Most people, including my mum, think all I do is travel and have fun. But the truth is, I spend more time typing away on my laptop at home than out exploring. 👩‍💻

Instagram only shows the glamorous part of my job but in real life, I spend a lot of time writing for outlets like @mexiconewsdaily (check out my new travel series!), managing my blogs and creating content here — whether I’m on the road or at home. 

But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’d rather be working on a job I love from anywhere in the world than be stuck behind a desk doing something that sucks my soul.

#travelbloggers #femaletravelbloggers #sheisnotlost #instagramvsreality #realityoflife
  • When I found out I was pregnant, my biggest worry was: could I still travel and live the life I loved?! 

YES! Having a child doesn’t need to stop you from living your life. Even a life of adventure, a life that’s always on the move!

It wasn’t always easy but it’s always worth it. I strongly believe that everything comes with practice: the more you travel with your kids, the easier it gets!

Here’s to more adventures!!! 🌎✈️🥾🗺️

👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 

Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips
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After 4 years of living in Mexico 🇲🇽 , these are the most underrated places we’ve discovered — and trust me, they’re worth the detour: 🏔️Copper Canyon, Chihuahua — Mountains hikes, stone valleys and a spectacular canyon-rim train journey. 🦋 Sierra Chincua, Michoacan — Home to the annual monarch butterfly migration. 🌿 Huasteca Potosina – Waterfalls, turquoise rivers & jungle magic. 
🌋 Cañon de Sumidero, Chiapas – Stunning canyon, waterfalls, indigenous villages and epic nature with hardly any crowds. 
🌲 Valle de Bravo – A lakeside town in the mountains that feels like a Mexican Switzerland. 
💎 Laguna Bacalar – The “Lake of Seven Colors” that feels like the Maldives. Mexico is full of hidden gems — if you look beyond the resorts. Which one are you adding to your list?👇 #hiddenmexico #underratedmexico #mexpats #mexicotravel #familytravel #offthebeatenpath #slowtravel #mexicoliving #pueblomagico #huastecapotosina #bacalar #chiapas #digitalnomadfamily
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A sneak peek of our daily life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 🇲🇽! Our life isn’t all road trips, beach days and mountain hikes. In reality, we work, exercise, do after-school activities, and have a routine like everyone else. 💻 It’s pretty fun to do daily life in Mexico though! We do more activities and eat out more than we used to in Europe (don’t let the video fool you — we eat lots of street food and Mexican grub too!) and we meet up with friends more often here too. 🌮🇲🇽 As much as we like going on adventures, we also enjoy having a home base with community and friendships to make life so much more meaningful. ❤️ We’re changing our home base in a month’s time and it’s gonna be tough to leave Mexico but I’m 100% sure we’ll be back soon! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #livinginmexico
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I don’t have anything against Disney, but I just don’t think that’s the only way to travel with kids. We’ve bathed elephants in Thailand and fed alpacas in Peru. 🦙 
We’ve climbed mountains in Patagonia that left our legs shaking—but our hearts so full. ⛰️
 We’ve snorkeled with turtles in the Caribbean Sea, and ran up and down sand dunes in the Sahara. 🐫
 We’ve watched glaciers calve with a thunderous crack, and eaten street food that made us question everything we thought we knew about dinner. 🌮 There’s magic — in the unconventional way. The kind that grows when a kid realizes they’re braver than they thought, stronger than they imagined, and endlessly curious about the world. ✨ So no, it’s not Disneyland. 
It’s a wilder, messier, sometimes muddier kind of wonder.
 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures #holyairball #holyfknairball
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We travel with our kid not for the bucket lists or perfect photos — but for moments like this. 
Real, raw, a little surreal. 
A massive whale rising from the deep, playfully teasing us like a puppy eager to be pet. We reached out and stroke him, as he continued to linger next to our boat. 🐋⛴️🌊🐋 This moment is exactly why we travel. We travel to stand in awe and feel wonder. To connect — with nature and with each other. To show our daughter there’s something bigger than ourselves. 🍃🌳🌺💦
 📍Magdalena Bay, Baja California 🇲🇽 Disclaimer: Whale interactions in Magdalena Bay are entirely whale-initiated, gentle, and closely regulated to ensure no harm or stress is caused to the animals. These encounters are considered ethical and support local conservation efforts. #MagdalenaBay #Bajacalifornia #mexicowithkids #familytravel #travelwithkids #wildlifetravel #digitalnomadfamily
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✨ We just spent an epic birthday weekend in Valle de Bravo 🇲🇽 with our friends and it was everything we could have asked for! ✨ 
Despite being just 2 hours from Mexico City, it feels like a true escape — with rolling hills, endless pine forests and waterfalls. Here’s what we did: 🌲 Explored the cobblestone streets + colorful markets
🪂 Paraglided over the valley (unreal views!)
🚤 Took a boat ride at sunset
🌄 Hiked to waterfalls + lookout points
🔥 Cozy bonfire nights at our glass cabin
🎂 Celebrated with cake + mountain air Valle de Bravo, you surprised us in the best way. Here’s to discovering more places like this in Mexico! #valledebravo #familytravel #travelwithkids #mexicotravel #mexicowithkids #livinginmexico
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To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked all of us on a paragliding adventure and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding. Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it, bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving i! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. Thanks Marko @parapentevalledebravo.mx for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.] #paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
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To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked a paragliding adventure for us and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding. Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it — bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving it! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. Thanks @flumenparagliding for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.] #paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
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Most people, including my mum, think all I do is travel and have fun. But the truth is, I spend more time typing away on my laptop at home than out exploring. 👩‍💻 Instagram only shows the glamorous part of my job but in real life, I spend a lot of time writing for outlets like @mexiconewsdaily (check out my new travel series!), managing my blogs and creating content here — whether I’m on the road or at home. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’d rather be working on a job I love from anywhere in the world than be stuck behind a desk doing something that sucks my soul. #travelbloggers #femaletravelbloggers #sheisnotlost #instagramvsreality #realityoflife
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When I found out I was pregnant, my biggest worry was: could I still travel and live the life I loved?! YES! Having a child doesn’t need to stop you from living your life. Even a life of adventure, a life that’s always on the move! It wasn’t always easy but it’s always worth it. I strongly believe that everything comes with practice: the more you travel with your kids, the easier it gets! Here’s to more adventures!!! 🌎✈️🥾🗺️ 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips
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