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Oaxaca Day of the Dead

Oaxaca Day of the Dead: 2025 Schedule & Events

October 25, 2025

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

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My Guide to Tequila, Jalisco

My Guide to Tequila, Jalisco 2025

March 15, 2024

Tequila is arguably one of the most fun, vibrant spots in Mexico. Here's my complete guide to visiting Tequila, Jalisco, including where to stay and which distillery to visit.

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Best Things to Do in Morelia

30 Best Things to Do in Morelia

January 29, 2024

For those planning a trip to the capital of Michoacan, here is our complete guide and detailed list of things to do in Morelia.

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Orizaba Veracruz

Orizaba Veracruz: One of Mexico’s Most Beautiful Cities

September 29, 2023

It's incredibly easy to fall in love with Orizaba, Veracruz: a pueblo mágico oozing European flair and historical charm.

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Pueblos Mágicos: Magic Towns in Mexico

Pueblos Mágicos: 30 Magic Towns in Mexico Worth Visiting 2025

September 27, 2023

Pueblos Mágicos represent the cultural heritage, colonial history, natural beauty, and overall magic of Mexico. Here's our pick of the 30 best magic towns in Mexico.

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guide to Creel, Chihuahua

My Guide to Creel, Chihuahua 2025

September 15, 2023

Heading to the Copper Canyon? Here's our guide to Creel, Chihuahua, the gateway to the Copper Canyon.

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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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Things to Do in Oaxaca City

30 Cool Things to Do in Oaxaca City

March 29, 2023

Oaxaca is the cultural powerhouse of Mexico. To get under its skin, here are the best things to do in Oaxaca, from market tours to pyramid hikes.

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Best Things to Do in Merida, Mexico

30 Best Things to Do in Merida, Mexico 2025

September 19, 2022

From world-class museums to Netflix-featured taco stalls, there are SO many things to do in Merida you'll need a lifetime to experience them all.

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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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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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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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Things to Do in Valladolid, Mexico

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

January 12, 2022

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

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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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Lonely Planet Mexico

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Explorers

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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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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
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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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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
5 days ago
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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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