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Day of the Dead in Mexico

The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico 2025

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: 2025 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 2025

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 2025

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 2025 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 in 2025

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) 2025

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 2025

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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Best Islands in Mexico to Visit

10 Best Islands in Mexico to Visit

April 26, 2024

Did you know that Mexico is also known for some of the best islands this world has to offer? Here's our curated list of the best islands in Mexico to visit.

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Chiapas Road Trip: My 10-Day Chiapas Itinerary

Chiapas Road Trip: My 10-Day Chiapas Itinerary

April 22, 2024

Chiapas is a rare slice of Mexico brimming with waterfalls, magical towns, and Mayan ruins. Here is my detailed 10-day Chiapas itinerary packed with outdoor adventures.

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  • Day of the Dead in Mexico

    The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico 2025

    October 27, 2025
  • Oaxaca Day of the Dead

    Oaxaca Day of the Dead: 2025 Schedule & Events

    October 25, 2025
  • Day of the Dead in Michoacan

    Day of the Dead in Michoacán: Pátzcuaro & Isla Janitzio 2025

    October 24, 2025
  • Day of the Dead Symbols and Traditions

    15 Day of the Dead Symbols & Traditions

    October 20, 2025
  • Best Places to Celebrate Day of the Dead

    10 Best Places to Celebrate Day of the Dead

    October 19, 2025
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  • Feliz Dia de Muertos! 💀 We’ve celebrated the Day of the Dead in different parts of Mexico and loved this time of the year. Here are some things to know about celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico:

💀 Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween!

Deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that honors deceased loved ones and reflects a belief in the continuity of life and death. It has a strong connection to pre-Columbian cultures like the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha.

💀 Dress Appropriately for Day of the Dead 

Please leave your sexy nurse or superhero costumes at home! Most people wear black dresses or simple floral dresses. You can find beautiful Mexican embroidered dresses in local markets for cheap (US$10-15).

💀 Be Respectful at Cemeteries

During Dia de Muertos, cemeteries are filled with people gathering, singing and celebrating their departed loved ones. The atmosphere is incredible: people huddle in blankets, sipping tequila, and telling stories amidst candlelight and burning incense.

💀 Get Your Face Painted

It’s local custom to get your face painted for Dia de Metros, it’s not rude/disrespectful. There are tons of makeup artists with temporary stands in the main squares of the cities and some outside the cemeteries. A face paint usually costs around 100 – 150 MXN ($5-7.5) and takes 10-20 minutes.

💀 Great Fun for Kids

If you’re thinking of bringing your kids to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, I’d say hell yeah! It’s a fantastic celebration for kids — the colorful decorations, alebrije animals, papel picado and altars will appeal to the little ones and the carnival atmosphere gets kids of any age excited. Let’s not forget that they get to dress in Mexican traditional wear and get their faces painted!

Dia de muertos | day of the dead | mexican traditions | oaxaca mexico 
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #mexicotravel #mexicodayofthedead #mexicomagico #uniqueexperiences
  • Feliz Dia de Muertos! 💀 We’ve celebrated the Day of the Dead in different parts of Mexico and loved this time of the year. Here are some things to know about celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico:

💀 Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween!

Deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that honors deceased loved ones and reflects a belief in the continuity of life and death. It has a strong connection to pre-Columbian cultures like the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha.

💀 Dress Appropriately for Day of the Dead 

Please leave your sexy nurse or superhero costumes at home! Most people wear black dresses or simple floral dresses. You can find beautiful Mexican embroidered dresses in local markets for cheap (US$10-15).

💀 Be Respectful at Cemeteries

During Dia de Metros, cemeteries are filled with people gathering, singing and celebrating their departed loved ones. The atmosphere is incredible: people huddle in blankets, sipping tequila, and telling stories amidst candlelight and burning incense. Please be mindful and aware that people are honoring their dead loved ones.

💀 Get Your Face Painted

It’s local custom to get your face painted for Dia de Metros, it’s not rude/disrespectful. There are tons of makeup artists with temporary stands in the main squares of the cities and some outside the cemeteries. A face paint usually costs around 100 – 150 MXN ($5-7.5) and takes 10-20 minutes.

💀 Great Fun for Kids

If you’re thinking of bringing your kids to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, I’d say hell yeah! It’s a fantastic celebration for kids — the colorful decorations, alebrije animals, papel picado and altars will appeal to the little ones and the carnival atmosphere gets kids of any age excited. Let’s not forget that they get to dress in Mexican traditional wear and get their faces painted!

Dia de muertos | day of the dead | mexican traditions | oaxaca mexico 
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #mexicotravel #mexicodayofthedead #mexicomagico #uniqueexperiences
  • Feliz Dia de Muertos! We’ve celebrated the Day of the Dead in different parts of Mexico and loved this time of the year. Here are some things to know about celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico:

💀 Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween!

Deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that honors deceased loved ones and reflects a belief in the continuity of life and death. It has a strong connection to pre-Columbian cultures like the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha.

💀 Dress Appropriately for Day of the Dead 

Please leave your sexy nurse or superhero costumes at home! Most people wear black dresses or simple floral dresses. You can find beautiful Mexican embroidered dresses in local markets for cheap (US$10-15).

💀 Be Respectful at Cemeteries

During Dia de Metros, cemeteries are filled with people gathering, singing and celebrating their departed loved ones. The atmosphere is incredible: people huddle in blankets, sipping tequila, and telling stories amidst candlelight and burning incense. Please be mindful and aware that people are honoring their dead loved ones.

💀 Get Your Face Painted

It’s local custom to get your face painted for Dia de Metros, it’s not rude/disrespectful. There are tons of makeup artists with temporary stands in the main squares of the cities and some outside the cemeteries. A face paint usually costs around 100 – 150 MXN ($5-7.5) and takes 10-20 minutes.

💀 Great Fun for Kids

If you’re thinking of bringing your kids to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, I’d say hell yeah! It’s a fantastic celebration for kids — the colorful decorations, alebrije animals, papel picado and altars will appeal to the little ones and the carnival atmosphere gets kids of any age excited. Let’s not forget that they get to dress in Mexican traditional wear and get their faces painted!

Dia de muertos | day of the dead | Mexican traditions | oaxaca day of the dead | 
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #mexicotravel #mexicodayofthedead #mexicomagico #uniqueexperiences
  • We’ve lived in 8 countries 🇸🇬🇪🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇳🇱🇹🇿🇲🇽🇿🇦over the past years, and here’s what we’ve learned:

🏠 The more places you live, the more your idea of “home” changes.

Home is no longer a place. It becomes a feeling — routines, relationships, and rhythms we create no matter where we are. 

🛖 Community turns anywhere in the world into home. ❤️

Each time we move, the place only starts to feel like home once we find our people — the friends, neighbors, and everyday connections that make a new city feel familiar.

🌐 Each country teaches something new.

Some places help us slow down. Others challenge our comfort zone. We’ve lived different cultures and carried pieces of each place with us.

✈️ You realize you don’t have to pick one version of life.

Living nomadically has shown us there’s no “right” way to do home, school, or success. We build what works for us — and adjust as we grow.

👋 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! 🌏 

Digital nomads | traveling family | living abroad | digital nomad family | family travel 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel
  • We’ve lived in 8 countries 🇸🇬🇪🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇳🇱🇹🇿🇲🇽🇿🇦over the past years, and here’s what we’ve learned:

🏠 The more places you live, the more your idea of “home” changes.

Home is no longer a place. It becomes a feeling — routines, relationships, and rhythms we create no matter where we are. 

🛖 Community turns anywhere in the world into home. ❤️

Each time we move, the place only starts to feel like home once we find our people — the friends, neighbors, and everyday connections that make a new city feel familiar.

🌐 Each country teaches something new.

Some places help us slow down. Others challenge our comfort zone. We’ve lived different cultures and carried pieces of each place with us.

✈️ You realize you don’t have to pick one version of life.

Living nomadically has shown us there’s no “right” way to do home, school, or success. We build what works for us — and adjust as we grow.

👋 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! 🌏 

Digital nomads | traveling family | living abroad | digital nomad family | family travel 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel
  • July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 

📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. 

✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road.

✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career.

📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. 

✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging.

[Part 1  is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.]

*Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 

👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications.

storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
  • 🏝️ On the gorgeous island of Nosy Be, we spent our days zigzagging on a tuktuk, tasting jackfruit at local markets, chasing waterfalls, and spotting lemurs 🐒. 

🐚 It’s a fantastic spot for families looking for island fun, wildlife and unique African culture (though it’s a shame to only visit Nosy Be and not other parts of Madagascar)!

Here are our favorite things to do on Nosy Be 🇲🇬👇 

🛺 Hire a tuktuk for the day (for just €30)

🥭 Explore the colorful Hell-Ville Market

🐒 Meet rescued lemurs + learn conservation at Lemuria Land

🪾 Visit the ancient Sacred Tree, a powerful place of Malagasy tradition

💦 Cool off in the Cascade de Nosy Be 

🌅 Catch a golden sunset on the beach (the best free show on the island)

🏝️ Take a day trip to the paradise island of Nosy Iranja 

🐢 Swim alongside turtles at Nosy Sakatia

🔖 SAVE this post for your next trip to Madagascar! 

👋 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 | Madagascar with kids | nosy be madagascar | travel with kids | nosy be | digital nomad family | family travel | traveling family | Madagascar  family trip #madagascartravel #nosybe #madagascarwithkids
  • 🏝️ On the gorgeous island of Nosy Be, we spent our days zigzagging on a tuktuk, tasting jackfruit at local markets, chasing waterfalls, and spotting lemurs 🐒. 

🐚 It’s a fantastic spot for families looking for island fun, wildlife and unique African culture (though it’s a shame to only visit Nosy Be and not other parts of Madagascar)!

Here are our favorite things to do on Nosy Be 🇲🇬👇

🛺 Hire a tuktuk for the day (for just €30)

🥭 Explore the colorful Hell-Ville Market

🐒 Meet rescued lemurs + learn conservation at Lemuria Land

🪾 Visit the ancient Sacred Tree, a powerful place of Malagasy tradition

💦 Cool off in the Cascade de Nosy Be 

🌅 Catch a golden sunset on the beach (the best free show on the island)

🏝️ Take a day trip to the paradise island of Nosy Iranja 

🐢 Swim alongside turtles at Nosy Sakatia

👋 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 | Madagascar with kids | nosy be madagascar | travel with kids | nosy be | digital nomad family | family travel | traveling family | Madagascar family trip
  • Ethical Wildlife Experiences That Will Change Your Kid’s Life ✨

🐋 Getting upclose to a whale in Mexico

When a gray whale swims up to your boat and your child reaches out to touch its barnacle-covered skin, she’s having an incredible connection with one of the largest creatures on Earth.

🐢 Releasing baby turtles in Mexico

Imagine your kid holding a baby turtle with a coconut nutshell, releasing it on the beach and watching it make its way into the sea at sunset. It teaches the importance of ethical animal encounters.

🦦 Swimming with manatees in Florida 

Gliding alongside these slow, gentle sea cows shows kids that not all adventures need adrenaline — sometimes wonder comes in the calm.

 🦁 See the Big Five in Masai Mara, Kenya

Hearing a lion’s roar at sunrise or spotting a giraffe in the distance makes the pages of their storybooks come alive in the most unforgettable way.

🐒 Spot wild meerkats in South Africa

Just outside of Oudtshoorn, we huddled together in the bush veld of De Zeekoe reserve and waited patiently for the meerkats to rise from their slumber. With the sky painted in soft sunrise hues, we sat quietly as they began to emerge — one by one — from their burrows, blinking at the new day. 

👣 See lemurs in Madagascar 

Madagascar is the only place in the world where you can find wild lemurs, with over 117 species inhabiting the country. It’s easy to find sifakas and brown lemurs roaming wild especially in Kirindy Forest near the Avenue du Baobab.

Would you try any of these with your family?

👋 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! 🌏 

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Feliz Dia de Muertos! 💀 We’ve celebrated the Day of the Dead in different parts of Mexico and loved this time of the year. Here are some things to know about celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico: 💀 Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween! Deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that honors deceased loved ones and reflects a belief in the continuity of life and death. It has a strong connection to pre-Columbian cultures like the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha. 💀 Dress Appropriately for Day of the Dead Please leave your sexy nurse or superhero costumes at home! Most people wear black dresses or simple floral dresses. You can find beautiful Mexican embroidered dresses in local markets for cheap (US$10-15). 💀 Be Respectful at Cemeteries During Dia de Muertos, cemeteries are filled with people gathering, singing and celebrating their departed loved ones. The atmosphere is incredible: people huddle in blankets, sipping tequila, and telling stories amidst candlelight and burning incense. 💀 Get Your Face Painted It’s local custom to get your face painted for Dia de Metros, it’s not rude/disrespectful. There are tons of makeup artists with temporary stands in the main squares of the cities and some outside the cemeteries. A face paint usually costs around 100 – 150 MXN ($5-7.5) and takes 10-20 minutes. 💀 Great Fun for Kids If you’re thinking of bringing your kids to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, I’d say hell yeah! It’s a fantastic celebration for kids — the colorful decorations, alebrije animals, papel picado and altars will appeal to the little ones and the carnival atmosphere gets kids of any age excited. Let’s not forget that they get to dress in Mexican traditional wear and get their faces painted! Dia de muertos | day of the dead | mexican traditions | oaxaca mexico #diademuertos #dayofthedead #mexicotravel #mexicodayofthedead #mexicomagico #uniqueexperiences
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Feliz Dia de Muertos! 💀 We’ve celebrated the Day of the Dead in different parts of Mexico and loved this time of the year. Here are some things to know about celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico: 💀 Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween! Deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that honors deceased loved ones and reflects a belief in the continuity of life and death. It has a strong connection to pre-Columbian cultures like the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha. 💀 Dress Appropriately for Day of the Dead Please leave your sexy nurse or superhero costumes at home! Most people wear black dresses or simple floral dresses. You can find beautiful Mexican embroidered dresses in local markets for cheap (US$10-15). 💀 Be Respectful at Cemeteries During Dia de Metros, cemeteries are filled with people gathering, singing and celebrating their departed loved ones. The atmosphere is incredible: people huddle in blankets, sipping tequila, and telling stories amidst candlelight and burning incense. Please be mindful and aware that people are honoring their dead loved ones. 💀 Get Your Face Painted It’s local custom to get your face painted for Dia de Metros, it’s not rude/disrespectful. There are tons of makeup artists with temporary stands in the main squares of the cities and some outside the cemeteries. A face paint usually costs around 100 – 150 MXN ($5-7.5) and takes 10-20 minutes. 💀 Great Fun for Kids If you’re thinking of bringing your kids to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, I’d say hell yeah! It’s a fantastic celebration for kids — the colorful decorations, alebrije animals, papel picado and altars will appeal to the little ones and the carnival atmosphere gets kids of any age excited. Let’s not forget that they get to dress in Mexican traditional wear and get their faces painted! Dia de muertos | day of the dead | mexican traditions | oaxaca mexico #diademuertos #dayofthedead #mexicotravel #mexicodayofthedead #mexicomagico #uniqueexperiences
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Feliz Dia de Muertos! We’ve celebrated the Day of the Dead in different parts of Mexico and loved this time of the year. Here are some things to know about celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico: 💀 Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween! Deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that honors deceased loved ones and reflects a belief in the continuity of life and death. It has a strong connection to pre-Columbian cultures like the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha. 💀 Dress Appropriately for Day of the Dead Please leave your sexy nurse or superhero costumes at home! Most people wear black dresses or simple floral dresses. You can find beautiful Mexican embroidered dresses in local markets for cheap (US$10-15). 💀 Be Respectful at Cemeteries During Dia de Metros, cemeteries are filled with people gathering, singing and celebrating their departed loved ones. The atmosphere is incredible: people huddle in blankets, sipping tequila, and telling stories amidst candlelight and burning incense. Please be mindful and aware that people are honoring their dead loved ones. 💀 Get Your Face Painted It’s local custom to get your face painted for Dia de Metros, it’s not rude/disrespectful. There are tons of makeup artists with temporary stands in the main squares of the cities and some outside the cemeteries. A face paint usually costs around 100 – 150 MXN ($5-7.5) and takes 10-20 minutes. 💀 Great Fun for Kids If you’re thinking of bringing your kids to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, I’d say hell yeah! It’s a fantastic celebration for kids — the colorful decorations, alebrije animals, papel picado and altars will appeal to the little ones and the carnival atmosphere gets kids of any age excited. Let’s not forget that they get to dress in Mexican traditional wear and get their faces painted! Dia de muertos | day of the dead | Mexican traditions | oaxaca day of the dead | #diademuertos #dayofthedead #mexicotravel #mexicodayofthedead #mexicomagico #uniqueexperiences
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We’ve lived in 8 countries 🇸🇬🇪🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇳🇱🇹🇿🇲🇽🇿🇦over the past years, and here’s what we’ve learned: 🏠 The more places you live, the more your idea of “home” changes. 
Home is no longer a place. It becomes a feeling — routines, relationships, and rhythms we create no matter where we are. 🛖 Community turns anywhere in the world into home. ❤️ Each time we move, the place only starts to feel like home once we find our people — the friends, neighbors, and everyday connections that make a new city feel familiar. 🌐 Each country teaches something new. 
Some places help us slow down. Others challenge our comfort zone. We’ve lived different cultures and carried pieces of each place with us. ✈️ You realize you don’t have to pick one version of life. 
Living nomadically has shown us there’s no “right” way to do home, school, or success. We build what works for us — and adjust as we grow. 👋 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! 🌏 Digital nomads | traveling family | living abroad | digital nomad family | family travel #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel
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We’ve lived in 8 countries 🇸🇬🇪🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇳🇱🇹🇿🇲🇽🇿🇦over the past years, and here’s what we’ve learned: 🏠 The more places you live, the more your idea of “home” changes. 
Home is no longer a place. It becomes a feeling — routines, relationships, and rhythms we create no matter where we are. 🛖 Community turns anywhere in the world into home. ❤️ Each time we move, the place only starts to feel like home once we find our people — the friends, neighbors, and everyday connections that make a new city feel familiar. 🌐 Each country teaches something new. 
Some places help us slow down. Others challenge our comfort zone. We’ve lived different cultures and carried pieces of each place with us. ✈️ You realize you don’t have to pick one version of life. 
Living nomadically has shown us there’s no “right” way to do home, school, or success. We build what works for us — and adjust as we grow. 👋 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! 🌏 Digital nomads | traveling family | living abroad | digital nomad family | family travel #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel
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July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 

📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. 

✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road.

✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career.

📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. 

✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging.

[Part 1  is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.]

*Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 

👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications.

storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 

📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. 

✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road.

✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career.

📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. 

✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging.

[Part 1  is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.]

*Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 

👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications.

storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 

📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. 

✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road.

✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career.

📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. 

✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging.

[Part 1  is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.]

*Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 

👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications.

storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 

📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. 

✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road.

✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career.

📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. 

✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging.

[Part 1  is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.]

*Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 

👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications.

storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 

📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. 

✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road.

✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career.

📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. 

✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging.

[Part 1  is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.]

*Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 

👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications.

storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 

📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. 

✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road.

✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career.

📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. 

✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging.

[Part 1  is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.]

*Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 

👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications.

storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
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July 2009. After landing my first writing gig, I worked even harder and dedicated all my free time to my blog. I continued learning, coming up with story ideas and pitching editors. 📧 Advertising requests started flowing into my inbox and soon enough I was making close to $1000 each month from sponsored posts, advertorials and writing assignments. ✈️ I’d been in Singapore for a year by then and it was time to set off for our South and Central America backpacking trip! I’d saved up $10,000 from working at my banking job (which I absolutely hated) for a year and I couldn’t wait to hit the road. ✍️ While in Guatemala 🇬🇹 I went for a guidebook writing boot camp in Guatemala 🇬🇹 and it such an eye opener. It taught me everything I know about writing and it helped pave the way to my travel writing career. 📙When the bootcamp ended, I was one of the few students picked to stay on in Guatemala and write their newest guidebook. I spent a month doing on-the-ground research work, visiting every attraction, hotel and restaurant and writing them up. ✨ It came with its challenges but I knew instantly this was the type of work I wanted to do. I was determined to carve a career in guidebook writing and travel blogging. [Part 1 is on my main grid, published 3 days ago.] *Stay tuned for the second part of this story! 👋 If you’re new here, I’m Nellie! I’ve been a travel writer and blogger for 15 years and I write for @lonelyplanet, @telegraph and a few other publications. storytime | travel writing | travel blogger | paid to travel | digital nomads #digitalnomad #travelwriting #travelblogging
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🏝️ On the gorgeous island of Nosy Be, we spent our days zigzagging on a tuktuk, tasting jackfruit at local markets, chasing waterfalls, and spotting lemurs 🐒. 🐚 It’s a fantastic spot for families looking for island fun, wildlife and unique African culture (though it’s a shame to only visit Nosy Be and not other parts of Madagascar)! Here are our favorite things to do on Nosy Be 🇲🇬👇 🛺 Hire a tuktuk for the day (for just €30) 🥭 Explore the colorful Hell-Ville Market 🐒 Meet rescued lemurs + learn conservation at Lemuria Land 🪾 Visit the ancient Sacred Tree, a powerful place of Malagasy tradition 💦 Cool off in the Cascade de Nosy Be 🌅 Catch a golden sunset on the beach (the best free show on the island) 🏝️ Take a day trip to the paradise island of Nosy Iranja 🐢 Swim alongside turtles at Nosy Sakatia 🔖 SAVE this post for your next trip to Madagascar! 👋 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 | Madagascar with kids | nosy be madagascar | travel with kids | nosy be | digital nomad family | family travel | traveling family | Madagascar family trip #madagascartravel #nosybe #madagascarwithkids
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🏝️ On the gorgeous island of Nosy Be, we spent our days zigzagging on a tuktuk, tasting jackfruit at local markets, chasing waterfalls, and spotting lemurs 🐒. 🐚 It’s a fantastic spot for families looking for island fun, wildlife and unique African culture (though it’s a shame to only visit Nosy Be and not other parts of Madagascar)! Here are our favorite things to do on Nosy Be 🇲🇬👇 🛺 Hire a tuktuk for the day (for just €30) 🥭 Explore the colorful Hell-Ville Market 🐒 Meet rescued lemurs + learn conservation at Lemuria Land 🪾 Visit the ancient Sacred Tree, a powerful place of Malagasy tradition 💦 Cool off in the Cascade de Nosy Be 🌅 Catch a golden sunset on the beach (the best free show on the island) 🏝️ Take a day trip to the paradise island of Nosy Iranja 🐢 Swim alongside turtles at Nosy Sakatia 👋 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 | Madagascar with kids | nosy be madagascar | travel with kids | nosy be | digital nomad family | family travel | traveling family | Madagascar family trip
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Ethical Wildlife Experiences That Will Change Your Kid’s Life ✨ 🐋 Getting upclose to a whale in Mexico 
When a gray whale swims up to your boat and your child reaches out to touch its barnacle-covered skin, she’s having an incredible connection with one of the largest creatures on Earth. 🐢 Releasing baby turtles in Mexico 
Imagine your kid holding a baby turtle with a coconut nutshell, releasing it on the beach and watching it make its way into the sea at sunset. It teaches the importance of ethical animal encounters. 🦦 Swimming with manatees in Florida 
Gliding alongside these slow, gentle sea cows shows kids that not all adventures need adrenaline — sometimes wonder comes in the calm. 🦁 See the Big Five in Masai Mara, Kenya 
Hearing a lion’s roar at sunrise or spotting a giraffe in the distance makes the pages of their storybooks come alive in the most unforgettable way. 🐒 Spot wild meerkats in South Africa
 Just outside of Oudtshoorn, we huddled together in the bush veld of De Zeekoe reserve and waited patiently for the meerkats to rise from their slumber. With the sky painted in soft sunrise hues, we sat quietly as they began to emerge — one by one — from their burrows, blinking at the new day. 👣 See lemurs in Madagascar 
 Madagascar is the only place in the world where you can find wild lemurs, with over 117 species inhabiting the country. It’s easy to find sifakas and brown lemurs roaming wild especially in Kirindy Forest near the Avenue du Baobab. Would you try any of these with your family? 👋 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! 🌏 Wildlife travel | digital nomad family | wildlife with kids | travel with kids | family travel | family adventures | best wildlife experiences
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