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Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

March 27, 2025

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

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Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Day of the Dead in Mexico City: Parade & Events 2025

October 9, 2024

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

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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight

Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight: All You Need to Know

May 11, 2024

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

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How to Get from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende

How to Get from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende

January 24, 2024

Traveling from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende? I live here and I’m sharing with you all the various options.

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Is Mexico City Safe for Travel

Is Mexico City Safe for Travel in 2025? 

October 3, 2023

Are you heading to the capital city and wondering , is Mexico City safe? Here's my analysis and Mexico City safety tips.

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Best Time to Visit Mexico City 

Best Time to Visit Mexico City 

August 28, 2023

So when is the best time to visit Mexico City? Here's my guide to help you determine when's perfect for your Mexico City trip.

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Best Rooftop Bars in Mexico City

Best Rooftop Bars in Mexico City

May 26, 2023

Looking for glitzy views and sexy drinks? My Mexican friend and nightlife expert Mauricio from Vite Presente shares the best rooftop bars in Mexico City!

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30 Best Museums in Mexico City 2025

October 14, 2022

Looking for the best museums in Mexico City? Here's my curated list of the top museums in Mexico City that you should visit in 2022.

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Best Day Trips from Mexico City

22 Best Day Trips from Mexico City 2025

October 6, 2022

Are you looking for places to visit near Mexico City? Having spent lots of time exploring Mexico city and its outer vicinity, I've curated this list of best day trips from Mexico City.

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Visiting Teotihuacan: My Guide to the Mexico City Pyramids

September 5, 2022

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

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Where to Stay in Mexico City

Where to Stay in Mexico City in 2025

January 26, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Mexico City? I've put together a detailed guide to show you the best places to stay in Mexico City for different types of travelers.

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5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary

5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary [2025]

January 12, 2022

Delve deep into the culture and history of CDMX with this power-packed 5-day Mexico City itinerary. It's massive, energetic, and frankly, misunderstood. As the 6th most populated city in the world (home to 22 million people), the high-octane megalopolis can seem overwhelming. But go a littl[...]

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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

  • Things to Do in Riviera Maya with Kids

    22 Fun Things to Do in Riviera Maya with Kids

    July 25, 2025
  • Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

    Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

    March 27, 2025
  • Bacalar  Mexico: My Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

    Bacalar Mexico: My 2025 Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

    March 19, 2025
  • Driving in Mexico

    Driving in Mexico: All You Need to Know in 2025

    March 15, 2025
  • Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

    Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

    February 20, 2025
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Nellie Huang | Adventure + Family Travel

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✈️ Travel writer & @lonelyplanet author 🌎 Sharing all about digital nomad family travel 🗺️Visited 150 countries 📍 Singaporean in Mexico 🇲🇽
  • 🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
  • 🦒 Are African safaris good for kids? Absolutely — with the right planning, they can be one of the most magical and educational trips your family ever takes. 

But safaris aren’t your average trip, and knowing what to expect makes all the difference.

• Game drives are early & late — Most safaris start at sunrise or run at sunset for the best wildlife sightings. Expect 2 hours in private reserves, but drives in national parks can stretch to 4+ hours.

• Wildlife isn’t on a schedule — This isn’t like a zoo; animals appear when they choose. Sometimes that means long stretches of waiting, so patience is key (and snacks help!).

• Choose family-friendly guides — The right ranger can turn a lion sighting into a captivating story your child will remember forever.

• Age limits are common — Many lodges require kids to be 6+ for game drives, so check before booking.

• Keep little ones busy — Bring safari-themed activity books, kid-sized binoculars, and plenty of snacks to keep spirits high between sightings.

• Pack layers — Even in the warmest months, dawn and dusk can be surprisingly cold. Think jackets, hats, and a cozy blanket for the drive.

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel  #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #safariwithkids #familysafari #wildlifesafari #southafricawithkids #capetownwithkids #capetownsafari
  • If you have a thing for unique stays, you need to save this for your next trip to South Africa! 🇿🇦 

We just came back from a weekend stay at @melozhori and it was everything we imagined, and more. 

Our Valley Pod is stunning in every way — its interior is plush and stylish, with plenty of room in the living and kitchen areas for pizza and wine nights. Its spacious outdoor deck opens out to valley views, with net hammocks for lazy afternoons and a steaming wood fired hot tub perfect for chilly evenings. 🏕️🥂🔥🛁

It has a dreamy setting enveloped in a grassy valley, in the sprawling Melozhori private game reserve. We awoke to see zebras and waterbucks from our deck, as we sat sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows. 🦓🦒🦌

Best of all, it’s reasonably priced at US$180/night (and includes a complimentary game drive) — since we brought our own wine and food, we didn’t spend on anything else but the stay itself. Excellent value for an incredible unique stay! 

[Disclaimer: Our stay was not gifted, we paid for it ourselves. Just happy customers here!]

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #southafricawithkids #southafricasafari #melozhori #uniquestays #capetownwithkids
  • If you have a thing for unique stays, you need to save this for your next trip to South Africa! 🇿🇦 

We just came back from a weekend stay at @melozhori and it was everything we imagined, and more. 

Our Valley Pod is stunning in every way — its interior is plush and stylish, with plenty of room in the living and kitchen areas for pizza and wine nights. Its spacious outdoor deck opens out to valley views, with net hammocks for lazy afternoons and a steaming wood fired hot tub perfect for chilly evenings. 🏕️🥂🔥🛁

It has a dreamy setting enveloped in a grassy valley, in the sprawling Melozhori private game reserve. We awoke to see zebras and waterbucks from our deck, as we sat sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows. 🦓🦒🦌

Best of all, it’s reasonably priced at US$180/night (and includes a complimentary game drive) — since we brought our own wine and food, we didn’t spend on anything else but the stay itself. Excellent value but an incredible unique stay! 

[Disclaimer: Our stay was not gifted, we paid for it ourselves. Just happy customers here!]

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel  #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #southafricawithkids #southafricasafari #melozhori #uniquestays #capetownwithkids
  • Different roots, one love ❤️ 

Where are you all from? 

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily
  • Different roots, one love ❤️ 

Where are you all from? 

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily
  • One of the reasons why we chose to base ourselves in South Africa for 6 months is the chance to see wildlife! 🦒🦏🦓

We’re spending a fantastic weekend in the game reserves just 2hours away from Cape Town. We didn’t have to drive far at all to be in the karoos (semi arid area unique to South Africa) and feel like we’re in a completely different world.

In just a weekend, we already spotted wildebeests, zebras and impalas 🦓 — some right from our eco pod’s deck @melozhori . We also saw 3 of the Big 5 at @aquilasafaris - buffalo, elephant, and rhino 🐘🐃🦏- and enjoyed some downtime @africamps making our own braai over the campfire. 🔥 

I still can’t believe that we get to do this on weekends, in between work and school! Definitely feeling grateful and proud of ourselves for making the move to South Africa 🇿🇦 . 

[PS We paid for the stays ourselves, none of the experiences was hosted. Just happy customers here. ]

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #safariwithkids #southafricasafari #southafricawithkids
  • One of the reasons why we chose to base ourselves in South Africa for 6 months is the chance to see wildlife! 🦒🦏🦓

We’re spending a fantastic weekend in the game reserves just 2hours away from
Cape Town. We didn’t have to drive far at all to be in the karoos (semi arid area unique to South Africa) and feel like we’re in a completely different world.

In just a weekend, we already spotted wildebeests, zebras and impalas 🦓 — some right from our eco pod’s deck @melozhori . We also saw 3 of the Big 5 at @aquilasafaris - buffalo, elephant, and rhino 🐘🐃🦏- and enjoyed some downtime @africamps making our own braai over the campfire. 🔥 

I still can’t believe that we get to do this on weekends, in between work and school! Definitely feeling grateful and proud of ourselves for making the move to South Africa 🇿🇦 . 

[PS We paid for the stays ourselves, none of the experiences was hosted. Just happy customers here. ]

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #safariwithkids #southafricasafari #southafricawithkids
  • How bittersweet it is to realize that by raising our daughter to love adventure, we’re teaching her to chase her own dreams someday. 🥹

Kaleya, we hope you fly far and reach high one day. Until then, we’ll always be right by your side. 

Where are my mamas who can relate? 💗

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

 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #adventuremums
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🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 

🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater.

🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever.

🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity.

🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else.

🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth.

🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream.

🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal.

Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨

 #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
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🌍🐾 Having traveled to 150 countries, here are my pick of the best wildlife destinations in the world. 🐘 Tanzania — The Great Migration in the Serengeti is nature’s grandest show, while Ngorongoro Crater offers Big Five sightings in a breathtaking volcanic amphitheater. 🦍 Uganda — Trek into the misty jungles of Bwindi to lock eyes with a mountain gorilla. A rare, humbling experience that will stay with me forever. 🦁 South Africa — From penguins at Boulders Beach to cage diving with great white sharks in Gansbaai, and game drives in Kruger to spot the Big Five. Few places match this diversity. 🐒 Madagascar — Lemur paradise. From dancing sifakas to ring-tailed lemurs, this island is bursting with quirky, endemic wildlife you can’t find anywhere else. 🐧 Antarctica — Vast icy landscapes dotted with gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins. The silence, the glaciers, and the wildlife make it one of the most pristine places on Earth. 🐋 Mexico — Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in the Yucatán or witness massive humpbacks breaching off Baja California. It’s a marine life dream. 🦎 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — A volcanic archipelago brimming with creatures found nowhere else: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Here, wildlife is fearless, making every encounter feel surreal. Which one is at the top of your wildlife bucket list? 🐾✨ #bucketlist #wildlifetravel #galapagos #southafrica #antarctica #mexicowildlife #tanzania #uganda #madagascar #nature #adventure #wildlifephotography #travelgoals #familytravel #travelwithkids
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🦒 Are African safaris good for kids? Absolutely — with the right planning, they can be one of the most magical and educational trips your family ever takes. But safaris aren’t your average trip, and knowing what to expect makes all the difference. • Game drives are early & late — Most safaris start at sunrise or run at sunset for the best wildlife sightings. Expect 2 hours in private reserves, but drives in national parks can stretch to 4+ hours. • Wildlife isn’t on a schedule — This isn’t like a zoo; animals appear when they choose. Sometimes that means long stretches of waiting, so patience is key (and snacks help!). • Choose family-friendly guides — The right ranger can turn a lion sighting into a captivating story your child will remember forever. • Age limits are common — Many lodges require kids to be 6+ for game drives, so check before booking. • Keep little ones busy — Bring safari-themed activity books, kid-sized binoculars, and plenty of snacks to keep spirits high between sightings. • Pack layers — Even in the warmest months, dawn and dusk can be surprisingly cold. Think jackets, hats, and a cozy blanket for the drive. 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #safariwithkids #familysafari #wildlifesafari #southafricawithkids #capetownwithkids #capetownsafari
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If you have a thing for unique stays, you need to save this for your next trip to South Africa! 🇿🇦 We just came back from a weekend stay at @melozhori and it was everything we imagined, and more. Our Valley Pod is stunning in every way — its interior is plush and stylish, with plenty of room in the living and kitchen areas for pizza and wine nights. Its spacious outdoor deck opens out to valley views, with net hammocks for lazy afternoons and a steaming wood fired hot tub perfect for chilly evenings. 🏕️🥂🔥🛁 It has a dreamy setting enveloped in a grassy valley, in the sprawling Melozhori private game reserve. We awoke to see zebras and waterbucks from our deck, as we sat sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows. 🦓🦒🦌 Best of all, it’s reasonably priced at US$180/night (and includes a complimentary game drive) — since we brought our own wine and food, we didn’t spend on anything else but the stay itself. Excellent value for an incredible unique stay! [Disclaimer: Our stay was not gifted, we paid for it ourselves. Just happy customers here!] 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #southafricawithkids #southafricasafari #melozhori #uniquestays #capetownwithkids
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If you have a thing for unique stays, you need to save this for your next trip to South Africa! 🇿🇦 We just came back from a weekend stay at @melozhori and it was everything we imagined, and more. Our Valley Pod is stunning in every way — its interior is plush and stylish, with plenty of room in the living and kitchen areas for pizza and wine nights. Its spacious outdoor deck opens out to valley views, with net hammocks for lazy afternoons and a steaming wood fired hot tub perfect for chilly evenings. 🏕️🥂🔥🛁 It has a dreamy setting enveloped in a grassy valley, in the sprawling Melozhori private game reserve. We awoke to see zebras and waterbucks from our deck, as we sat sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows. 🦓🦒🦌 Best of all, it’s reasonably priced at US$180/night (and includes a complimentary game drive) — since we brought our own wine and food, we didn’t spend on anything else but the stay itself. Excellent value but an incredible unique stay! [Disclaimer: Our stay was not gifted, we paid for it ourselves. Just happy customers here!] 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #southafricawithkids #southafricasafari #melozhori #uniquestays #capetownwithkids
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Different roots, one love ❤️ Where are you all from? 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily
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Different roots, one love ❤️ Where are you all from? 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily
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One of the reasons why we chose to base ourselves in South Africa for 6 months is the chance to see wildlife! 🦒🦏🦓 We’re spending a fantastic weekend in the game reserves just 2hours away from Cape Town. We didn’t have to drive far at all to be in the karoos (semi arid area unique to South Africa) and feel like we’re in a completely different world. In just a weekend, we already spotted wildebeests, zebras and impalas 🦓 — some right from our eco pod’s deck @melozhori . We also saw 3 of the Big 5 at @aquilasafaris - buffalo, elephant, and rhino 🐘🐃🦏- and enjoyed some downtime @africamps making our own braai over the campfire. 🔥 I still can’t believe that we get to do this on weekends, in between work and school! Definitely feeling grateful and proud of ourselves for making the move to South Africa 🇿🇦 . [PS We paid for the stays ourselves, none of the experiences was hosted. Just happy customers here. ] 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #safariwithkids #southafricasafari #southafricawithkids
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One of the reasons why we chose to base ourselves in South Africa for 6 months is the chance to see wildlife! 🦒🦏🦓 We’re spending a fantastic weekend in the game reserves just 2hours away from Cape Town. We didn’t have to drive far at all to be in the karoos (semi arid area unique to South Africa) and feel like we’re in a completely different world. In just a weekend, we already spotted wildebeests, zebras and impalas 🦓 — some right from our eco pod’s deck @melozhori . We also saw 3 of the Big 5 at @aquilasafaris - buffalo, elephant, and rhino 🐘🐃🦏- and enjoyed some downtime @africamps making our own braai over the campfire. 🔥 I still can’t believe that we get to do this on weekends, in between work and school! Definitely feeling grateful and proud of ourselves for making the move to South Africa 🇿🇦 . [PS We paid for the stays ourselves, none of the experiences was hosted. Just happy customers here. ] 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #capetownweekend #safariwithkids #southafricasafari #southafricawithkids
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How bittersweet it is to realize that by raising our daughter to love adventure, we’re teaching her to chase her own dreams someday. 🥹 Kaleya, we hope you fly far and reach high one day. Until then, we’ll always be right by your side. Where are my mamas who can relate? 💗 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #adventuremums
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