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How to Move to Mexico

How to Move to Mexico: Our Step-by-Step Guide

January 8, 2026

Ready to leave the hustle behind and chase the Mexican dream? From residency visas and rentals to healthcare and banking, here is my detailed guide on how to move to Mexico. Four years ago, we packed our lives into five suitcases and moved to Mexico for a more laidback and outdoorsy life. Lookin[...]

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Hotel Review: Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende

Hotel Review: Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende

November 14, 2025

We recently spent an amazing weekend at Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende and discovered a whole different world from the bustling historic center.  Here’s our experience.  When we first moved to San Miguel de Allende, we were immediately swept up in its magic — the vibrant colonia[...]

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Day of the Dead in Mexico

The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico

October 27, 2025

Wondering what it's like to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico? Here's a comprehensive guide to Mexico's most colorful annual event.

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Oaxaca Day of the Dead

Oaxaca Day of the Dead: Schedule & Events

October 25, 2025

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Oaxaca was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us! Here's my detailed guide and schedule of Dia de los Muertos events.

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Day of the Dead in Michoacan

Day of the Dead in Michoacán: Pátzcuaro & Isla Janitzio

October 24, 2025

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Michoacan was one of the most moving experiences we’ve had in Mexico. Here I share our experience and tips.

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Day of the Dead Symbols and Traditions

15 Day of the Dead Symbols & Traditions

October 20, 2025

What do the Day of the Dead symbols mean? I decipher them in this guide. Day of the Dead (or Dia de Muertos) is one of the most unique Mexican traditions, a vibrant and symbolic celebration of death. The Mexicans embrace death and believe that it's a natural part of life, to be acknowledged and[...]

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Best Places to Celebrate Day of the Dead

10 Best Places to Celebrate Day of the Dead

October 19, 2025

While Day of the Dead is celebrated throughout Mexico, each region has its own unique traditions. Here are some of the best places to celebrate Day of the Dead.

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Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Day of the Dead in Mexico City: Parade & Events

September 19, 2025

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico City is one of our favorite experiences to date! This article has been updated with the official 2025 events. 

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Things to Do in Riviera Maya with Kids

22 Fun Things to Do in Riviera Maya with Kids

July 25, 2025

With its gorgeous beaches, Mayan ruins and cenotes, Riviera Maya is easily one of the most family-friendly destinations in the world. Here are some of the best things to do in Riviera Maya with kids. My family and I chose to live in the Riviera Maya for good reason – spectacular Caribbean beac[...]

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Mexico Cruises for Families

My Guide to Mexico Cruises for Families

April 18, 2025

Having lived in Mexico for the past four years and more importantly, as a mum to an adventurous little explorer, I'm often asked for family-friendly vacation advice. And when it comes to a trip that seamlessly blends relaxation for the parents with non-stop fun for the kids, a family cruise vacatio[...]

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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

Planning a trip to Mexico City with kids but don’t know where to begin? My family has visited multiple times and here’s my guide to the perfect Mexico City family trip.

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Bacalar  Mexico: My Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

Bacalar Mexico: My Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

March 19, 2025

Heading to Bacalar, Mexico soon? Here's my super detailed Bacalar Lagoon travel guide that includes the best places to stay and best spots to swim and more! Crystal clear, spearmint blue water, and swinging hammocks hanging from overwater palapa — Bacalar Lagoon is a sort of modern-day paradis[...]

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Driving in Mexico

Driving in Mexico: All You Need to Know

March 15, 2025

If the thought of driving in Mexico intimidates you, here are all my tips and tricks on how you can navigate the roads of Mexico.

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Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

February 20, 2025

One of our best discoveries in Mexico is the beautiful all-natural beachfront hotel, Casa Viva Troncones.  Here’s our detailed review of the ecolodge.  If you think all of Mexico is touristy, think again. Even though some parts of Mexico are affected by overtourism, there are still p[...]

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Do You Need Travel Insurance for Mexico

My Guide to Mexico Travel Insurance

October 3, 2024

Travel insurance is a great mitigation against unforeseen trip disruptions, such as flight cancellations or lost luggage to ensure peace of mind. Here’s our guide on why you need travel insurance for your trip to Mexico.

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Things to do in Playa del Carmen

30 Things to do in Playa del Carmen (by an Expat)

July 28, 2024

There are just SO many things to do in Playa del Carmen — from exploring cenotes to scuba diving and dining in caves — that you'll need a lifetime to try them all!

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Unique Places to Stay in Mexico

25 Unique Places to Stay in Mexico

June 12, 2024

Discover some of the most unique places to stay in Mexico: from rustic treehouses to polished haciendas and glamping domes.

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Things to Do in La Paz, Mexico

20 Cool Things to Do in La Paz, Mexico

May 20, 2024

Ready to go underwater and explore the capital of Baja California Sur? Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best things to do in La Paz.

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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight

Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight: All You Need to Know

May 11, 2024

Seeing Teotihuacan by hot air balloon is undoubtedly one of the best experiences I’ve had in Mexico. Read about how you can also have the experience here.

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Huasteca Potosina Travel Guide

Huasteca Potosina Travel Guide

May 9, 2024

Explore the most underrated region in Mexico with this comprehensive Huasteca Potosina travel guide I’ve compiled, including an itinerary and best spots to visit. 

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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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  • How to Move to Mexico

    How to Move to Mexico: Our Step-by-Step Guide

    January 8, 2026
  • Hotel Review: Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende

    Hotel Review: Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende

    November 14, 2025
  • Day of the Dead in Mexico

    The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico

    October 27, 2025
  • Oaxaca Day of the Dead

    Oaxaca Day of the Dead: Schedule & Events

    October 25, 2025
  • Day of the Dead in Michoacan

    Day of the Dead in Michoacán: Pátzcuaro & Isla Janitzio

    October 24, 2025
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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 🇲🇽
  • Madagascar is one of my favorite places on Earth and Im SO thankful we got to share it with my daughter! That said, Madagascar isn’t an easy place to travel and comes with its challenges. 🇲🇬

In Part 1, I shared the first part of our Madagascar itinerary and how we planned our trip around Morondava and Western Madagascar. 

[‼️Comment MADA for a link to my free guide to Madagascar with kids.] 

✈️ How we did it (Part 2)

For the second half of our trip, we flew to the island of Nosy Be, a popular tourist destination. Our return flights from Antananarivo to Nosy Be cost €323/person. It’s more developed than the mainland and there are more tourists, but you’ll still find simple villages and islanders living their lives. Loved the island vibes here and had a blast goingon day trips to different islands each day!

🛺 How we got around 

Nosy Be has very good roads (way better than Western Madagascar) and it’s easy to hire tuktuks everywhere. We hired a tuktuk with a driver for €28 (5hours) to explore the island. Olivier was an excellent driver who spoke some English and made sure we hit all the places we wanted to. You can also rent scooters for just €15/day.

⛴️ Day trips 

We booked day tours to nearby islands Nosy Iranja and Nosy Sakatia with @MadaAssist (for around €80-150/person). It was easy to book through WhatsApp and they provided the best prices of all the companies I talked to, plus customer support was excellent.

🏨 Accommodation

There’s no shortage of hotels on Nosy Be for all budgets. They are well priced and have pretty good standards. We stayed at @loharano_lodge on Nosy Be for 4 nights and @manjakelylodge on Nosy Komba for 3 nights.

Most of them have restaurants that offer meals. There are a few seafood restaurants dotted around Nosy Be, but most are concentrated around the island’s capital Hell-ville.

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

Madagascar travel | Nosy be Madagascar | Madagascar with kids #madagascarwithkids #madagascartravel #digitalnomadfamily
  • Madagascar is one of my favorite places on Earth and Im SO thankful we got to share it with my daughter! That said, Madagascar isn’t an easy place to travel and comes with its challenges. 🇲🇬

In Part 1, I shared the first part of our Madagascar itinerary and how we planned our trip around Morondava and Western Madagascar. 

[‼️Comment MADA for a link to my free guide to Madagascar with kids.] 

✈️ How we did it (Part 2)

For the second half of our Madagascar trip, we flew to the island of Nosy Be, a popular tourist destination. Our return flights from Antananarivo to Nosy Be cost €323/person. It’s more developed than the mainland and there are more tourists, but you’ll still find simple villages and islanders living their lives. Loved the island vibes here and had a blast goingon day trips to different islands each day!

🛺 How we got around 

Nosy Be has very good roads (way better than Western Madagascar) and it’s easy to hire tuktuks everywhere. We hired a tuktuk with a driver for €28 (5hours) to explore the island. Olivier was an excellent driver who spoke some English and made sure we hit all the places we wanted to. You can also rent scooters for just €15/day.

⛴️ Day trips 

We booked day tours to nearby islands Nosy Iranja and Nosy Sakatia with @MadaAssist (for around US$80-150/person). It was easy to book through WhatsApp and they provided the best prices of all the companies I talked to, plus customer support was excellent.

🏨 Accommodation

There’s no shortage of hotels on Nosy Be for all budgets. They are well priced and have pretty good standards. We stayed at @loharanolodge on Nosy Be for 4 nights and @manjakelylodge on Nosy Komba for 3 nights.

Most of them have restaurants that offer meals. There are a few seafood restaurants dotted around Nosy Be, but most are concentrated around the island’s capital Hell-ville.

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

Madagascar travel | Nosy be Madagascar | Madagascar with kids #madagascarwithkids #madagascartravel #digitalnomadfamily
  • Madagascar is one of my favorite places on Earth and Im SO thankful we got to share it with my daughter! That said, Madagascar isn’t an easy place to travel and comes with its challenges.

In Part 1, I shared the first part of our Madagascar itinerary and how we planned our trip around Morondava and Western Madagascar. 

[‼️Comment MADA for a link to my free guide to Madagascar with kids.] 

✈️ How we did it (Part 2)

For the second half of our Madagascar trip, we flew to the island of Nosy Be, a popular tourist destination. Our return flights from Antananarivo to Nosy Be cost €323/person. It’s more developed than the mainland and there are more tourists, but you’ll still find simple villages and islanders living their lives. Loved the island vibes here and had a blast goingon day trips to different islands each day!

🛺 How we got around 

Nosy Be has very good roads (way better than Western Madagascar) and it’s easy to hire tuktuks everywhere. We hired a tuktuk with a driver for €28 (5hours) to explore the island. Olivier was an excellent driver who spoke some English and made sure we hit all the places we wanted to. You can also rent scooters for just €15/day.

⛴️ Day trips 

We booked day tours to nearby islands Nosy Iranja and Nosy Sakatia with @MadaAssist (for around US$80-150/person). It was easy to book through WhatsApp and they provided the best prices of all the companies I talked to, plus customer support was excellent.

🏨 Accommodation

There’s no shortage of hotels on Nosy Be for all budgets. They are well priced and have pretty good standards. We stayed at @loharanolodge on Nosy Be for 4 nights and @manjakelylodge on Nosy Komba for 3 nights.

Most of them have restaurants that offer meals. There are a few seafood restaurants dotted around Nosy Be, but most are concentrated around the island’s capital Hell-ville.

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

Madagascar travel | Nosy be Madagascar | Madagascar with kids #madagascarwithkids #madagascartravel #digitalnomadfamily
  • Last week, the Mexican military killed a cartel leader in the Jalisco region. Violence erupted across Jalisco, with fires all over Puerto Vallarta. A shelter-in-place order was issued within the region.

The situation lasted a few days, and normal life has resumed in most parts of Mexico. I have many friends currently in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Puerto Vallarta and they are all reporting that life is back to normal these days.

We lived in Mexico for 4 years and saw firsthand how Mexico is far safer than what the news will tell you. What’s been portrayed in the news this week, is not the reality most Mexicans live every day. 🇲🇽🌮🫔

Cartels are not having shootouts on the streets of Mexico City. In Oaxaca, there are more celebrations than murders. The Yucatecan city of Merida is considered safer than any city in the United States. 

I don’t diminish the violence. But not all of Mexico is dangerous and more often than not, tourists are not the target. So if you’re wondering if you should cancel your upcoming trip to Mexico m, I urge you to go and see for yourself. Mexico is not a scary place that it’s made out to be. 

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

Safety in Mexico | is Mexico safe | Mexico travel | Mexico family travel #livinginmexico #mexicowithkids #digitalnomadfamily #safetyinmexico
  • Last week, the Mexican military killed a cartel leader in the Jalisco region. Violence erupted across Jalisco, with fires all over Puerto Vallarta. A shelter-in-place order was issued within the region.

The situation lasted a few days, and normal life has resumed in most parts of Mexico. I have many friends currently in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Puerto Vallarta and they are all reporting that life is back to normal these days.

We lived in Mexico for 4 years and saw firsthand how Mexico is far safer than what the news will tell you. What’s been portrayed in the news this week, is not the reality most Mexicans live every day. 🇲🇽🌮🫔

Cartels are not having shootouts on the streets of Mexico City. In Oaxaca, there are more celebrations than murders. The Yucatecan city of Merida is considered safer than any city in the United States. 

I don’t diminish the violence. But not all of Mexico is dangerous and more often than not, tourists are not the target. So if you’re wondering if you should cancel your upcoming trip to Mexico m, I urge you to go and see for yourself. Mexico is not a scary place that it’s made out to be. 

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

Safety in Mexico | is Mexico safe | Mexico travel | Mexico family travel #livinginmexico #mexicowithkids #digitalnomadfamily #safetyinmexico
  • Last week, the Mexican military killed a cartel leader. Violence erupted across the Jalisco region, with cars and apartments set on fire all over Puerto Vallarta. A shelter-in-place order was issued within the region.

The situation lasted a few days, and normal life has resumed in most parts of Mexico. I have many friends currently in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Puerto Vallarta and they are all reporting that life is back to normal these days.

We lived in Mexico for 4 years and saw firsthand how Mexico is far safer than what the news will tell you. What’s been portrayed in the news this week, is not the reality most Mexicans live every day. 🇲🇽🌮🫔

Cartels are not having shootouts on the streets of Mexico City. In Oaxaca, there are more celebrations than murders. The Yucatecan city of Merida is considered safer than any city in the United States. 

I don’t diminish the violence. But not all of Mexico is dangerous and more often than not, tourists are not the target. So if you’re wondering if you should cancel your upcoming trip to Mexico, I urge you to go and see for yourself. Mexico is not a scary place that it’s made out to be. 

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

Safety in Mexico | is Mexico safe | Mexico travel | Mexico family travel #livinginmexico #mexicowithkids #digitalnomadfamily
  • We’re back at our homebase in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 ! The weather’s still looking glorious and the view is spectacular no matter where you look. 

It’s my favorite city in the world for good reason! 🌎 Sadly it’s our last few months here ( heading to our next destination in May for work); we’re feeling kinda sad to leave but also making the most of our remaining time here.

Here are some awesome spots we’ve discovered recently that are featured in the reel:

🗻 The Rock: easily the best sunset views 
🍳 Our Local Kloof St: a lush cafe n brunch spot 
🍹 Aperitif: a hip cocktail bar with excellent sandos
🚪 Bo Kaap: the colorful Cape Malay district 
🍷 Zevenwacht wine estate: for delicious well-priced wine and green fields 
🛝 Curious kids festival: held this weekend 

Cape town south africa | cape town with kids |  living in cape town #capetown #capetownwithkids #travelwithkids
  • We’re back at our homebase in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 ! The weather’s still looking glorious and the view is spectacular no matter where you look. 

It’s my favorite city in the world for good reason! 🌎 Sadly it’s our last few months here; we’re feeling kinda sad to leave but also making the most of our remaining time here.

Here are some awesome spots featured in the reel:

🗻 The Rock: easily the best sunset views 
🍳 Our Local Kloof St: a lush cafe n brunch spot 
🍹 Aperitif: a hip cocktail bar with excellent sandos
🚪 Bo Kaap: the colorful Cape Malay district 
🍷 Zevenwacht wine estate: for delicious well-priced wine and green fields 
🛝 Curious kids festival: held this weekend 

Cape town south africa | cape town with kids |  living in cape town #capetown #capetownwithkids #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily
  • My kid is only 10 but she’s pretty damn cool, don’t you think?  She’s already been to 60+ countries across 6 continents. At her age, I’d never even been out of my country. 

🌍 Where are you from? have we visited your country? Or should we go there soon? 👀

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Madagascar is one of my favorite places on Earth and Im SO thankful we got to share it with my daughter! That said, Madagascar isn’t an easy place to travel and comes with its challenges. 🇲🇬 In Part 1, I shared the first part of our Madagascar itinerary and how we planned our trip around Morondava and Western Madagascar. [‼️Comment MADA for a link to my free guide to Madagascar with kids.] ✈️ How we did it (Part 2) For the second half of our trip, we flew to the island of Nosy Be, a popular tourist destination. Our return flights from Antananarivo to Nosy Be cost €323/person. It’s more developed than the mainland and there are more tourists, but you’ll still find simple villages and islanders living their lives. Loved the island vibes here and had a blast goingon day trips to different islands each day! 🛺 How we got around Nosy Be has very good roads (way better than Western Madagascar) and it’s easy to hire tuktuks everywhere. We hired a tuktuk with a driver for €28 (5hours) to explore the island. Olivier was an excellent driver who spoke some English and made sure we hit all the places we wanted to. You can also rent scooters for just €15/day. ⛴️ Day trips We booked day tours to nearby islands Nosy Iranja and Nosy Sakatia with @MadaAssist (for around €80-150/person). It was easy to book through WhatsApp and they provided the best prices of all the companies I talked to, plus customer support was excellent. 🏨 Accommodation There’s no shortage of hotels on Nosy Be for all budgets. They are well priced and have pretty good standards. We stayed at @loharano_lodge on Nosy Be for 4 nights and @manjakelylodge on Nosy Komba for 3 nights. Most of them have restaurants that offer meals. There are a few seafood restaurants dotted around Nosy Be, but most are concentrated around the island’s capital Hell-ville. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Madagascar travel | Nosy be Madagascar | Madagascar with kids #madagascarwithkids #madagascartravel #digitalnomadfamily
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Madagascar is one of my favorite places on Earth and Im SO thankful we got to share it with my daughter! That said, Madagascar isn’t an easy place to travel and comes with its challenges. 🇲🇬 In Part 1, I shared the first part of our Madagascar itinerary and how we planned our trip around Morondava and Western Madagascar. [‼️Comment MADA for a link to my free guide to Madagascar with kids.] ✈️ How we did it (Part 2) For the second half of our Madagascar trip, we flew to the island of Nosy Be, a popular tourist destination. Our return flights from Antananarivo to Nosy Be cost €323/person. It’s more developed than the mainland and there are more tourists, but you’ll still find simple villages and islanders living their lives. Loved the island vibes here and had a blast goingon day trips to different islands each day! 🛺 How we got around Nosy Be has very good roads (way better than Western Madagascar) and it’s easy to hire tuktuks everywhere. We hired a tuktuk with a driver for €28 (5hours) to explore the island. Olivier was an excellent driver who spoke some English and made sure we hit all the places we wanted to. You can also rent scooters for just €15/day. ⛴️ Day trips We booked day tours to nearby islands Nosy Iranja and Nosy Sakatia with @MadaAssist (for around US$80-150/person). It was easy to book through WhatsApp and they provided the best prices of all the companies I talked to, plus customer support was excellent. 🏨 Accommodation There’s no shortage of hotels on Nosy Be for all budgets. They are well priced and have pretty good standards. We stayed at @loharanolodge on Nosy Be for 4 nights and @manjakelylodge on Nosy Komba for 3 nights. Most of them have restaurants that offer meals. There are a few seafood restaurants dotted around Nosy Be, but most are concentrated around the island’s capital Hell-ville. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Madagascar travel | Nosy be Madagascar | Madagascar with kids #madagascarwithkids #madagascartravel #digitalnomadfamily
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Madagascar is one of my favorite places on Earth and Im SO thankful we got to share it with my daughter! That said, Madagascar isn’t an easy place to travel and comes with its challenges. In Part 1, I shared the first part of our Madagascar itinerary and how we planned our trip around Morondava and Western Madagascar. [‼️Comment MADA for a link to my free guide to Madagascar with kids.] ✈️ How we did it (Part 2) For the second half of our Madagascar trip, we flew to the island of Nosy Be, a popular tourist destination. Our return flights from Antananarivo to Nosy Be cost €323/person. It’s more developed than the mainland and there are more tourists, but you’ll still find simple villages and islanders living their lives. Loved the island vibes here and had a blast goingon day trips to different islands each day! 🛺 How we got around Nosy Be has very good roads (way better than Western Madagascar) and it’s easy to hire tuktuks everywhere. We hired a tuktuk with a driver for €28 (5hours) to explore the island. Olivier was an excellent driver who spoke some English and made sure we hit all the places we wanted to. You can also rent scooters for just €15/day. ⛴️ Day trips We booked day tours to nearby islands Nosy Iranja and Nosy Sakatia with @MadaAssist (for around US$80-150/person). It was easy to book through WhatsApp and they provided the best prices of all the companies I talked to, plus customer support was excellent. 🏨 Accommodation There’s no shortage of hotels on Nosy Be for all budgets. They are well priced and have pretty good standards. We stayed at @loharanolodge on Nosy Be for 4 nights and @manjakelylodge on Nosy Komba for 3 nights. Most of them have restaurants that offer meals. There are a few seafood restaurants dotted around Nosy Be, but most are concentrated around the island’s capital Hell-ville. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Madagascar travel | Nosy be Madagascar | Madagascar with kids #madagascarwithkids #madagascartravel #digitalnomadfamily
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Last week, the Mexican military killed a cartel leader in the Jalisco region. Violence erupted across Jalisco, with fires all over Puerto Vallarta. A shelter-in-place order was issued within the region. The situation lasted a few days, and normal life has resumed in most parts of Mexico. I have many friends currently in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Puerto Vallarta and they are all reporting that life is back to normal these days. We lived in Mexico for 4 years and saw firsthand how Mexico is far safer than what the news will tell you. What’s been portrayed in the news this week, is not the reality most Mexicans live every day. 🇲🇽🌮🫔 Cartels are not having shootouts on the streets of Mexico City. In Oaxaca, there are more celebrations than murders. The Yucatecan city of Merida is considered safer than any city in the United States. I don’t diminish the violence. But not all of Mexico is dangerous and more often than not, tourists are not the target. So if you’re wondering if you should cancel your upcoming trip to Mexico m, I urge you to go and see for yourself. Mexico is not a scary place that it’s made out to be. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Safety in Mexico | is Mexico safe | Mexico travel | Mexico family travel #livinginmexico #mexicowithkids #digitalnomadfamily #safetyinmexico
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Last week, the Mexican military killed a cartel leader in the Jalisco region. Violence erupted across Jalisco, with fires all over Puerto Vallarta. A shelter-in-place order was issued within the region. The situation lasted a few days, and normal life has resumed in most parts of Mexico. I have many friends currently in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Puerto Vallarta and they are all reporting that life is back to normal these days. We lived in Mexico for 4 years and saw firsthand how Mexico is far safer than what the news will tell you. What’s been portrayed in the news this week, is not the reality most Mexicans live every day. 🇲🇽🌮🫔 Cartels are not having shootouts on the streets of Mexico City. In Oaxaca, there are more celebrations than murders. The Yucatecan city of Merida is considered safer than any city in the United States. I don’t diminish the violence. But not all of Mexico is dangerous and more often than not, tourists are not the target. So if you’re wondering if you should cancel your upcoming trip to Mexico m, I urge you to go and see for yourself. Mexico is not a scary place that it’s made out to be. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Safety in Mexico | is Mexico safe | Mexico travel | Mexico family travel #livinginmexico #mexicowithkids #digitalnomadfamily #safetyinmexico
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Last week, the Mexican military killed a cartel leader. Violence erupted across the Jalisco region, with cars and apartments set on fire all over Puerto Vallarta. A shelter-in-place order was issued within the region. The situation lasted a few days, and normal life has resumed in most parts of Mexico. I have many friends currently in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Puerto Vallarta and they are all reporting that life is back to normal these days. We lived in Mexico for 4 years and saw firsthand how Mexico is far safer than what the news will tell you. What’s been portrayed in the news this week, is not the reality most Mexicans live every day. 🇲🇽🌮🫔 Cartels are not having shootouts on the streets of Mexico City. In Oaxaca, there are more celebrations than murders. The Yucatecan city of Merida is considered safer than any city in the United States. I don’t diminish the violence. But not all of Mexico is dangerous and more often than not, tourists are not the target. So if you’re wondering if you should cancel your upcoming trip to Mexico, I urge you to go and see for yourself. Mexico is not a scary place that it’s made out to be. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Safety in Mexico | is Mexico safe | Mexico travel | Mexico family travel #livinginmexico #mexicowithkids #digitalnomadfamily
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We’re back at our homebase in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 ! The weather’s still looking glorious and the view is spectacular no matter where you look. It’s my favorite city in the world for good reason! 🌎 Sadly it’s our last few months here ( heading to our next destination in May for work); we’re feeling kinda sad to leave but also making the most of our remaining time here. Here are some awesome spots we’ve discovered recently that are featured in the reel: 🗻 The Rock: easily the best sunset views 🍳 Our Local Kloof St: a lush cafe n brunch spot 🍹 Aperitif: a hip cocktail bar with excellent sandos 🚪 Bo Kaap: the colorful Cape Malay district 🍷 Zevenwacht wine estate: for delicious well-priced wine and green fields 🛝 Curious kids festival: held this weekend Cape town south africa | cape town with kids | living in cape town #capetown #capetownwithkids #travelwithkids
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We’re back at our homebase in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 ! The weather’s still looking glorious and the view is spectacular no matter where you look. It’s my favorite city in the world for good reason! 🌎 Sadly it’s our last few months here; we’re feeling kinda sad to leave but also making the most of our remaining time here. Here are some awesome spots featured in the reel: 🗻 The Rock: easily the best sunset views 🍳 Our Local Kloof St: a lush cafe n brunch spot 🍹 Aperitif: a hip cocktail bar with excellent sandos 🚪 Bo Kaap: the colorful Cape Malay district 🍷 Zevenwacht wine estate: for delicious well-priced wine and green fields 🛝 Curious kids festival: held this weekend Cape town south africa | cape town with kids | living in cape town #capetown #capetownwithkids #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily
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My kid is only 10 but she’s pretty damn cool, don’t you think? She’s already been to 60+ countries across 6 continents. At her age, I’d never even been out of my country. 🌍 Where are you from? have we visited your country? Or should we go there soon? 👀 Follow @wildjunket for family travel inspo, digital nomad lifestyle tips & itinerary ideas to inspire your next adventure!
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