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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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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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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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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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Best Beaches in Baja California

20 Best Beaches in Baja California

April 5, 2024

Looking to hit the beach in Baja California? Here are some of the best beaches in Baja California for every type of traveler.

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Baja Road Trip: 10-Day Baja California Sur Itinerary

Baja Road Trip: 10-Day Baja California Sur Itinerary

March 20, 2024

Experience the best of Baja California Sur with this 10-day Baja road trip that’ll take you from glitzy Cabo San Lucas to the pristine beaches in the Sea of Cortez.

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Where to Stay in Cozumel, Mexico

Where to Stay in Cozumel, Mexico

March 8, 2024

Wondering where to stay in Cozumel? In this guide, I've put together an accommodation guide with my top picks for the best hotels in Cozumel. 

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Natural Wonders of Mexico

20 Natural Wonders of Mexico

January 31, 2024

From cascading falls to dramatic canyons, Mexico is blessed with a melange of natural phenomenons. Here's a look at the best natural wonders of Mexico.

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Best Beaches in Oaxaca

10 Best Beaches in Oaxaca

December 12, 2023

Looking to hit the Oaxaca coast? Oaxaca expert Eddie from The Vanabond Tales shares the best beaches in Oaxaca for every type of traveler.

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Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen

Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen

October 26, 2023

While the Riviera Maya is a year-round destination, it does get affected by hurricane and seaweed. This guide will show you the best time to visit Playa del Carmen.

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Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: Tulum’s Best Kept Secret

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: Tulum’s Best Kept Secret

October 24, 2023

Did you know there's an incredibly well-preserved reserve just 45km from Tulum? Here's my complete guide to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

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Best Time to Visit Tulum

Best Time to Visit Tulum

October 18, 2023

With the hurricane and seaweed season in mind, here's my guide to help you determine the best time to visit Tulum.

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Punta Allen: the Gateway to Sian Ka’an

Punta Allen: the Gateway to Sian Ka’an

October 12, 2023

Looking for a hidden spot in tourist-filled Riviera Maya? Here's my guide to Punta Allen, Mexico's best kept secret.

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How to Get from Cancun to Isla Mujeres

How to Get from Cancun to Isla Mujeres 2025

July 21, 2023

What’s the best way to get from Cancun to Isla Mujeres? As an expat who lives here, I'm sharing the various Cancun to Isla Mujeres transportation options.

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How to Get from Cancun to Cozumel

How to Get from Cancun to Cozumel 2025

May 27, 2023

What’s the best way to get from Cancun to Cozumel? As an expat who lives here, I'm sharing the details here.

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Oaxaca Road Trip:  My 10-Day  Oaxaca Itinerary

Oaxaca Road Trip: My 10-Day Oaxaca Itinerary

April 1, 2023

See the highlights of Oaxaca on this 10-day Oaxaca road trip that'll take you from the city through the Sierra Madre mountains to the pristine beaches of the Pacific Coast.

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Tulum Travel Guide

Tulum Travel Guide 2025

September 22, 2022

Heading to boho Tulum? I've visited Tulum countless times in the last 15 years and currently live near Tulum. Here's my comprehensive Tulum travel guide.

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20 Day Trips from Tulum 2025

20 Day Trips from Tulum 2025

September 12, 2022

Curious on what lies beyond Tulum? Check out our curated list of day trips from Tulum: from cenote-hopping to Mayan cultural experiences.

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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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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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Hi, I’m Nellie

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

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

My Books

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Lonely Planet Mexico

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Lonely Planet Singapore

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Explorers

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Amsterdam Like a Local

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The Adventure Traveler's Handbook

Recent Posts

  • 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
@wildjunket
Nellie Huang | Adventure + Family Travel

@wildjunket

✈️ Travel writer & @lonelyplanet author 🌎 Sharing all about digital nomad family travel 🗺️Visited 150 countries 📍 Singaporean in Mexico 🇲🇽
  • We’re back in South Africa 🇿🇦 once again, after spending the past month traveling around Madagascar and Reunion Island! 🇲🇬 🇷🇪 It was an epic adventure but we’re ready to slow down and find our rhythm again.

It feels so good to come back to Cape Town,  a place that already feels like home for us. We’re now based in Sea Point, where we can walk everywhere and enjoy an outdoorsy lifestyle. Love watching epic sunsets and walking on the beach everyday. 🌅🌊🐚

We’re also very excited to finally homeschool Kaleya this term 📚! It definitely suits our nomadic lifestyle better. We’re no longer tied to a hectic schedule, with crazy mornings, traffic commutes and homework. Kaleya is also really independent and driven, so I think it’s about time.💪

Follow us for more insights to how living in Cape Town is like! We’ll also be traveling around South Africa, so stay tuned! 

👋 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! 🌏 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #capetownwithkids
  • We’re back in South Africa 🇿🇦 once again, after spending the past month traveling around Madagascar and Reunion Island! 🇲🇬 🇷🇪 It was an epic adventure but we’re ready to slow down and find our rhythm again.

It feels so good to come back to Cape Town,  a place that already feels like home for us. We’re now based in Sea Point, where we can walk everywhere and enjoy an outdoorsy lifestyle. Love watching epic sunsets and walking on the beach everyday. 🌅🌊🐚

We’re also very excited to finally homeschool Kaleya this term 📚! It definitely suits our nomadic lifestyle better. We’re no longer tied to a hectic schedule, with crazy mornings, traffic commutes and homework. Kaleya is also really independent and driven, so I think it’s about time.💪

Follow us for more insights to how living in Cape Town is like! We’ll also be traveling around South Africa, so stay tuned! 

👋 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! 🌏 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #capetownwithkids
  • We just spent a week road-tripping across Réunion Island — chasing waterfalls, hiking active volcanoes, and swimming at spearmint-blue beaches surrounded by lush green mountains. 🌋🏝️

The island is a French Overseas Territory, lying between Madagascar and Mauritius. I’ve heard it called the “Hawaii of Africa” and it’s honestly stunning — but also very built up, busy with people (about 850,000!), and feels surprisingly like mainland France rather than an Indian Ocean escape. 🇫🇷

Highlights of Reunion for us:

✨ Piton de la Fournaise (one of the world’s most active volcanoes)

🌿 Cirque de Salazie and Cilaos

🏖️ L’Ermitage Lagoon (perfect for snorkeling and sunsets)

💦 Grand Galette (like something out of a dream)

Would you visit? Or do you prefer your islands a little more wild? 🌺

👋 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! 🌏 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #reunionisland #france #reunión
  • We just spent a week road-tripping across Réunion Island — chasing waterfalls, hiking active volcanoes, and swimming at spearmint-blue beaches surrounded by lush green mountains. 🌋🏝️

The island is a French Overseas Territory, lying between Madagascar and Mauritius. I’ve heard it called the “Hawaii of Africa” and it’s honestly stunning — but also very built up, busy with people (about 850,000!), and feels surprisingly like mainland France rather than an Indian Ocean escape. 🇫🇷

Highlights of Reunion for us:

✨ Piton de la Fournaise (one of the world’s most active volcanoes)

🌿 Cirque de Salazie and Cilaos

🏖️ L’Ermitage Lagoon (perfect for snorkeling and sunsets)

💦 Grand Galette (like something out of a dream)

Would you visit? Or do you prefer your islands a little more wild? 🌺

👋 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! 🌏 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #reunionisland #france #reunión
  • Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
  • 🌍 My kid has eaten her way through 60 countries — and these are her ultimate foodie favorites! 👩‍🍳

🇸🇬 Singapore —  Kaleya honestly thinks Singapore has the best food in the world (not bcos Im from here)! Her fav dishes are roast duck noodles, crab vermicelli and chicken rice. 🍜

🇮🇹 Italy — pasta, pizza, gelato…which kid doesn’t like Italian food? She still dreams about scoops of pistachio gelato in Milan and handmade pasta in Tuscany. 🍕🍦

🇲🇽 Mexico — tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 🌮 She’s obsessed with fresh tortillas, street elote, and anything with lime and spice.

🇯🇵 Japan — sushi artistry, fluffy pancakes, and 7-Eleven snacks that deserve Michelin stars. 🍣🍡

🇪🇸 Spain — churros, tapas, and paella by the beach. ☀️ Her favorite part? Her grandma’s clam soup and seafood rice.

🇻🇳 Vietnam — street food haven! From steaming bowls of pho to crispy banh mi on the street corner — light, fresh, and full of flavor. 🍜

🇨🇳 China — dumplings, noodles, and dim sum feasts galore. 🥟 She says no trip is complete without soup dumplings and bubble tea!

Do you agree with her top foodie picks? Or is your favorite country missing from the list? 😋👇

👋 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! 🌏 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #travelforfood
  • 🌍 My kid has eaten her way through 60 countries — and these are her ultimate foodie favorites! 👩‍🍳

🇸🇬 Singapore —  Kaleya honestly thinks Singapore has the best food in the world (not bcos Im from here)! Her fav dishes are roast duck noodles, crab vermicelli and chicken rice. 🍜

🇮🇹 Italy — pasta, pizza, gelato…which kid doesn’t like Italian food? She still dreams about scoops of pistachio gelato in Milan and handmade pasta in Tuscany. 🍕🍦

🇲🇽 Mexico — tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 🌮 She’s obsessed with fresh tortillas, street elote, and anything with lime and spice.

🇯🇵 Japan — sushi artistry, fluffy pancakes, and 7-Eleven snacks that deserve Michelin stars. 🍣🍡

🇪🇸 Spain — churros, tapas, and paella by the beach. ☀️ Her favorite part? Her grandma’s clam soup and seafood rice.

🇻🇳 Vietnam — street food haven! From steaming bowls of pho to crispy banh mi on the street corner — light, fresh, and full of flavor. 🍜

🇨🇳 China — dumplings, noodles, and dim sum feasts galore. 🥟 She says no trip is complete without soup dumplings and bubble tea!

Do you agree with her top foodie picks? Or is your favorite country missing from the list? 😋👇

👋 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! 🌏 

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #travelforfood
  • 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
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✨ Piton de la Fournaise (one of the world’s most active volcanoes) 
🌿 Cirque de Salazie and Cilaos 
🏖️ L’Ermitage Lagoon (perfect for snorkeling and sunsets) 
💦 Grand Galette (like something out of a dream) Would you visit? Or do you prefer your islands a little more wild? 🌺 👋 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! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #reunionisland #france #reunión
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We just spent a week road-tripping across Réunion Island — chasing waterfalls, hiking active volcanoes, and swimming at spearmint-blue beaches surrounded by lush green mountains. 🌋🏝️ The island is a French Overseas Territory, lying between Madagascar and Mauritius. I’ve heard it called the “Hawaii of Africa” and it’s honestly stunning — but also very built up, busy with people (about 850,000!), and feels surprisingly like mainland France rather than an Indian Ocean escape. 🇫🇷 Highlights of Reunion for us: 
✨ Piton de la Fournaise (one of the world’s most active volcanoes) 
🌿 Cirque de Salazie and Cilaos 
🏖️ L’Ermitage Lagoon (perfect for snorkeling and sunsets) 
💦 Grand Galette (like something out of a dream) Would you visit? Or do you prefer your islands a little more wild? 🌺 👋 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! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #reunionisland #france #reunión
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Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 

💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 

💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews.

✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then.

✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true.

🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand.

📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers.

If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice.

travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
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Jan 2010. At the end of our Latin America backpacking trip, I decided to move to Spain to start a new life with my then-boyfriend (now husband). 💻 I went all out and worked my ass off, spending 12hours/day writing, pitching to magazines, blogging everyday, emailing advertisers and connecting with other bloggers. 💶 This was when my career really took off. I got published in my favorite magazines like Wend, Travel + Leisure, TNT Magazine, International Lifestyle and The Straits Times. I grew my blog’s readership to over 100,000 monthly pageviews. ✍️ Within months, I was able to make around $2000/month from sponsored posts, display ads and writing assignments for magazines. That was enough to sustain a comfortable life in southern Spain then. ✈️ Press trip invites also started pouring in — from tourism boards in Thailand, Jordan, Alaska, Bhutan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Palau. I was traveling on all-expenses paid trips almost every month and getting paid to write about them. It was truly a dream come true. 🌎 For 5 years, I was a brand ambassador for small-group adventure tour operator @gadventures, a company I absolutely love. I traveled with them on incredible trips that I wouldn’t have afforded myself, like expeditions to Antarctica and Svalbard, overlanding in Southern Africa, trekking in Nepal, Mongolia and New Zealand. 📚 I also achieved my lifetime goal of writing guidebooks for @lonelyplanet, having co-authored their latest Mexico and Singapore books. @dkbooks also commissioned me to write an Amsterdam handbook as well as a kids travel book titled Explorers. If you’re keen to learn how you can work remotely and get paid to travel, follow @wildjunket for practical tips and advice. travel writing | digital nomads | remote work | paid to travel | travel blogging #travelwriting #travelblogging #digitalnomads #remotework
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🌍 My kid has eaten her way through 60 countries — and these are her ultimate foodie favorites! 👩‍🍳 🇸🇬 Singapore — Kaleya honestly thinks Singapore has the best food in the world (not bcos Im from here)! Her fav dishes are roast duck noodles, crab vermicelli and chicken rice. 🍜 🇮🇹 Italy — pasta, pizza, gelato…which kid doesn’t like Italian food? She still dreams about scoops of pistachio gelato in Milan and handmade pasta in Tuscany. 🍕🍦 🇲🇽 Mexico — tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 🌮 She’s obsessed with fresh tortillas, street elote, and anything with lime and spice. 🇯🇵 Japan — sushi artistry, fluffy pancakes, and 7-Eleven snacks that deserve Michelin stars. 🍣🍡 🇪🇸 Spain — churros, tapas, and paella by the beach. ☀️ Her favorite part? Her grandma’s clam soup and seafood rice. 🇻🇳 Vietnam — street food haven! From steaming bowls of pho to crispy banh mi on the street corner — light, fresh, and full of flavor. 🍜 🇨🇳 China — dumplings, noodles, and dim sum feasts galore. 🥟 She says no trip is complete without soup dumplings and bubble tea! Do you agree with her top foodie picks? Or is your favorite country missing from the list? 😋👇 👋 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! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #travelforfood
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🌍 My kid has eaten her way through 60 countries — and these are her ultimate foodie favorites! 👩‍🍳 🇸🇬 Singapore — Kaleya honestly thinks Singapore has the best food in the world (not bcos Im from here)! Her fav dishes are roast duck noodles, crab vermicelli and chicken rice. 🍜 🇮🇹 Italy — pasta, pizza, gelato…which kid doesn’t like Italian food? She still dreams about scoops of pistachio gelato in Milan and handmade pasta in Tuscany. 🍕🍦 🇲🇽 Mexico — tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 🌮 She’s obsessed with fresh tortillas, street elote, and anything with lime and spice. 🇯🇵 Japan — sushi artistry, fluffy pancakes, and 7-Eleven snacks that deserve Michelin stars. 🍣🍡 🇪🇸 Spain — churros, tapas, and paella by the beach. ☀️ Her favorite part? Her grandma’s clam soup and seafood rice. 🇻🇳 Vietnam — street food haven! From steaming bowls of pho to crispy banh mi on the street corner — light, fresh, and full of flavor. 🍜 🇨🇳 China — dumplings, noodles, and dim sum feasts galore. 🥟 She says no trip is complete without soup dumplings and bubble tea! Do you agree with her top foodie picks? Or is your favorite country missing from the list? 😋👇 👋 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! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #familytravel #foodietravel #familyadventures #travelforfood
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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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