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Things to Do in Tulum

30 Cool Things to Do in Tulum 2025

September 9, 2022

Spearmint water, lush jungles, ancient Mayan ruins: Tulum is the stuff of dreams. We've rounded up the best things to do in Tulum for the ultimate escape.

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Visiting Teotihuacan

Visiting Teotihuacan: My Guide to the Mexico City Pyramids

September 5, 2022

Looking to go back in time in the ancient Mexico City pyramids? Here's a detailed Teotihuacan travel guide, with everything you'd need to know about visiting Teotihuacan.

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How to Get from Cancun to Tulum

How to Get from Cancun to Tulum 2025

August 29, 2022

What's the best way to get from Cancun to Tulum? As a local expat, I will share the various forms of Cancun to Tulum transportations. Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jung[...]

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Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Beach Hotels in Tulum 2025

Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Beach Hotels in Tulum 2025

August 25, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Tulum? Let's dive in and look at some of the best beach hotels in Tulum.  Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jungle meets the sea, and the be[...]

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Fun Things to do in Cancun, Mexico

30 Fun Things to do in Cancun, Mexico in 2025

August 22, 2022

Planning a trip to Mexico’s most popular beach destination? We live just 1 hour from Cancun and have scoured the area to come up with this comprehensive list of things to do in Cancun, Mexico. With the signature Caribbean white-sand beaches and world class resorts, Cancun is a crowd puller in[...]

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Where to Stay in San Miguel de Allende

Where to Stay in San Miguel de Allende 2025

August 17, 2022

Wondering where to stay in San Miguel de Allende? Here’s my ultimate guide to the best places to stay in San Miguel de Allende for all types of travelers. 

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Guanajuato  Itinerary:  An Epic 10-Day Road Trip

Guanajuato Itinerary: An Epic 10-Day Road Trip

July 7, 2022

Colorful and vibrant, Guanajuato is one of my favorite states in Mexico. This 10-day road trip itinerary is an excellent way to explore not just the state of Guanajuato, but also Hidalgo and Queretaro states. Poised in the very heart of Mexico, the state of Guanajuato is a mishmash of Mexican t[...]

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Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas

30 Cool Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas

June 30, 2022

Heading to the cultural capital of Chiapas? Here's my curated list of things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas and a comprehensive travel guide.

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Best Restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas

25 Best Restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas

June 16, 2022

On the hunt for some Chiapas coffee and food? Here's my curated list of the best restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas! Located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas lies deep in the heart of the indigenous Tzotzil region. It has a massive indigenous populatio[...]

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Where to Stay in Cancun Mexico

Where to Stay in Cancun Mexico 2025

June 14, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Cancun, Mexico? I've put together a detailed guide highlighting the best areas to stay in Cancun, and the best hotels in Cancun.

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How to Get From Cancun to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

How to Get From Cancun to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico 2025

June 13, 2022

What's the best way to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen? As a local expat, I will share the various forms of Cancun to Playa del Carmen transportation.

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Things to Do in Guanajuato

30 Cool Things to Do in Guanajuato 2025

June 3, 2022

Planning a trip to the most vibrant and colorful city in Mexico? Here’s my complete guide and detailed list of things to do in Guanajuato.

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Where to Stay in Holbox: Best Hotels in Holbox

Where to Stay in Holbox: Best Hotels in Holbox 2025

May 31, 2022

Where to stay in Holbox for a taste of island life? Here are my recommendations on the best hotels in Holbox for different types of travelers.

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How to Get to Isla Holbox, Mexico

How to Get to Isla Holbox, Mexico 2025

May 28, 2022

Planning to visit Isla Holbox but don't know how to reach there? I just got back from Holbox, and here's my guide on how to get to Isla Holbox. Isla Holbox is the Yucatan Peninsula's best-kept secret, a paradise island I always dreamt of visiting but only got a chance recently. In a tourist-run[...]

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Best Things to Do in Holbox Island

20 Best Things to Do in Holbox Island 2025

May 23, 2022

In the Yucatan Peninsula, I've found the closest thing to paradise: Isla Holbox. Check out my recommendations on the best things to do in Holbox.

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Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen: My 2025 Guide

Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen: My 2025 Guide

May 19, 2022

Cenote Azul in Playa del Carmen is one of the most beautiful cenotes in Mexico. Here's my guide on how to get there, when to visit etc.

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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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  • 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! 🌏 

Wildlife travel | digital nomad family | wildlife with kids | travel with kids | family travel | family adventures | best wildlife experiences
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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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