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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight

Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight: All You Need to Know

May 11, 2024

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

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Huasteca Potosina Travel Guide

Huasteca Potosina Travel Guide

May 9, 2024

Explore the most underrated region in Mexico with this comprehensive Huasteca Potosina travel guide I’ve compiled, including an itinerary and best spots to visit. 

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San Luis Potosi Waterfalls

10 Stunning San Luis Potosi Waterfalls

April 18, 2024

San Luis Potosi is well-known in Mexico for its milky blue waterfalls and natural swimming holes. Here's our pick of the best San Luis Potosi waterfalls to visit.

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Monarch Butterflies in Mexico

Monarch Butterflies in Mexico: My Detailed Guide

February 29, 2024

The migrating monarch butterflies in Mexico are a natural phenomenon well worth seeing! Here's my complete guide on how to experience them at their best. Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies from Canada and United States flood to the rugged forested mountains of central Mexico. The bore[...]

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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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Natural Wonders of Mexico

10 Spectacular Waterfalls in Mexico

December 8, 2023

Mexico is home to numerous frothy cascades and tumbling falls. Here’s our curated list of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mexico.

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Ek Balam Ruins: My Detailed Guide

Ek Balam Ruins: My Detailed Guide

October 20, 2023

Want to explore Mayan ruins near Tulum, but without the crowds? Here's a everything you'd need to know about visiting the Ek Balam ruins.

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Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico

15 Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico

October 11, 2023

One of the things I love about Mexico is the abundance of Mayan archaeological sites. Here's a curated list of the most impressive ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico.

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Palenque Ruins: My Guide to Chiapas' Pyramids

Palenque Ruins: My Guide to Chiapas’ Pyramids

September 22, 2023

Chiapas is home to one of the most spectacular Maya ruins: Palenque. Here's a everything you'd need to know about visiting the Palenque ruins.

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Best Hot Springs in Mexico

10 Best Hot Springs in Mexico

August 24, 2023

Looking to soak in therapeutic waters? Here's our curated list of the best hot springs in Mexico.

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Cenote Suytun

Cenote Suytun: My Complete Guide

July 26, 2023

As an expat living in Mexico, I've visited many cenotes, and the most photogenic of them all is Cenote Suytun. Here's why.

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Copper Canyon Mexico

Copper Canyon Mexico: My 10-Day Itinerary

May 22, 2023

If you’re looking for an offbeat, under-the-radar place to visit, Copper Canyon Mexico is your answer. Any trip to the Copper Canyon is an adventure — whether you’re planning a trek or just sightseeing on the scenic Chepe train.

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El Chepe Train: My Guide to Copper Canyon by Train

El Chepe Train: My Guide to Copper Canyon by Train

May 17, 2023

El Chepe train is lauded as one of the world's most exciting rail trips. Here's the ultimate Copper Canyon guide including the train route, schedule and more!

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Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca Waterfalls Guide

Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca Waterfalls Guide

May 11, 2023

Hierve el Agua is easily a highlight of any Oaxaca itinerary. Here's my guide on how to visit the Hierve el Agua Oaxaca waterfalls.

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Monte Alban Ruins

Monte Alban Ruins: My Guide to the Oaxaca Pyramids

April 27, 2023

You don’t have to go far to see pyramids in Oaxaca! Here’s a detailed guide to Oaxaca's Monte Alban pyramids.

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How to Get from Cancun to Chichen Itza

How to Get from Cancun to Chichen Itza

February 28, 2023

What's the best way to get from Cancun to Chichen Itza? As a local expat, I will share the details on how to get to Chichen Itza. If there's one place you need to visit in the Yucatan Peninsula, it's Chichen Itza. Immaculately preserved and perfectly restored, Chichen Itza is arguably the most f[...]

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Visiting Teotihuacan

Visiting Teotihuacan: My Guide to the Mexico City Pyramids

September 5, 2022

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

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Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen: My Complete Guide

Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen: My Complete Guide

May 19, 2022

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

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Cenote Jardin del Eden : My Guide

Cenote Jardin del Eden : My Guide

May 12, 2022

As an expat living in Playa del Carmen, I've explored at least 20 cenotes and can safely say Cenote Jardin del Eden is my favorite cenote in the area. Cenote Jardin del Eden is one the biggest cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula, if not Mexico, with a large underwater cave system to explore. It's o[...]

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Visiting La Gruta Spa in San Miguel de Allende

Visiting La Gruta Spa in San Miguel de Allende

May 9, 2022

Interested in visiting la Gruta spa? Here's my guide to help you plan a trip to the hot springs in San Miguel de Allende. With a rich history and distinct European flair, San Miguel de Allende is world renown for its treasure trove of historical sites and architecture. But did you know that the[...]

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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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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 🇲🇽
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As a Singaporean living abroad, I come home every other year to see my family and have explored so many parts of the country — but biking Marina Bay Loop is hands down one of our favorite things we’ve done in Singapore as a family. 

We picked up the bikes from City Scoot @Esplanade (as we needed a kids bike) but you can easily rent bikes through apps like Anywheel or HelloRide).

The route tales you through Gardens by the Bay and around Marina Barrage but the best view is from the Bay East Garden, where you get a full panorama of the skyline (including the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay).

📍Marina Bay Loop

Singapore with kids | Visit Singapore | Biking Marina Bay Loop #digitalnomadfamily #singaporewithkids #bikingsingapore
  • 🚵‍♂️ Add this to your Singapore itinerary!

We visit Singapore every other year to see family and have explored so many parts of the country — but biking Marina Bay Loop is hands down one of our favorite things we’ve done in Singapore as a family. 

We picked up the bikes from City Scoot @Esplanade (as we needed a kids bike) but you can easily rent bikes through apps like Anywheel or HelloRide).

The route tales you through Gardens by the Bay and around Marina Barrage but the best view is from the Bay East Garden, where you get a full panorama of the skyline (including the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay).

📍Marina Bay Loop

Singapore with kids | Visit Singapore | Biking Marina Bay Loop #digitalnomadfamily #singaporewithkids #bikingsingapore
  • 🚵‍♂️ Add this to your Singapore itinerary!

We visit Singapore every other year to see family and have explored so many parts of the island nation — but biking Marina Bay Loop is hands down one of our favorite things we’ve done in Singapore as a family. 

We picked up the bikes from City Scoot @Esplanade (as we needed a kids bike) but you can easily rent bikes through apps like Anywheel or HelloRide).

The route takes you through Gardens by the Bay and around Marina Barrage but the best view is from the Bay East Garden, where you get a full panorama of the city skyline (including the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay).

📍Marina Bay Loop

Singapore with kids | Visit Singapore | Biking Marina Bay Loop #digitalnomadfamily #singaporewithkids #bikingsingapore
  • Happy Chinese New Year 🧧 from Singapore! It’s been years since I’ve been home during the festive holidays and it feels great to be back.

Growing up in Singapore, Chinese New Year was always the most important day of the year for us. We celebrated with family reunion dinners, decorations, festive food, and traditions. 

I left home to travel the world over 20 years ago but I made it a point to hang on to traditions and share them with my daughter. We’re so excited to be back in Singapore this year to celebrate this special time of the year with my family! 🧧🪭🏮

#chinesenewyear #singaporewithkids #lunarnewyear
  • One of our favorite experiences in Ethiopia was an incredible cooking class with Mahlet, a born-and-raised Ethiopian who runs @LiyuEthiopianTours with her family. In just a few hours, we laughed, cooked, asked a million questions, and somehow walked away feeling like we understood Ethiopian culture on a deeper level than we ever could by just sightseeing. 🛖

We started by preparing lentils and shiro (a rich chickpea stew), learning about the spices that give Ethiopian food its depth and warmth, and seeing the traditional clay pots they’ve used for generations to cook stews. Everyone jumped in— chopping vegetables, stirring pots, and cooking side by side like we were in a family kitchen. 

Mahlet explained how many Ethiopians fast over 200 days a year because of their Orthodox Christian faith, and how on Wednesdays and Fridays meat isn’t eaten, which is why Ethiopian cuisine has such an incredible variety of flavorful vegetable stews. It made every dish feel even more meaningful.

The highlight for all of us was making injera, the staple of Ethiopian cuisine. It’s a soft, spongy flatbread made from fermented teff, and it’s used as both the plate and the utensil. Mahlet showed us how to carefully drizzle the fermented batter onto an electric injera maker (kind of like a giant crepe pan), and watching it cook was so much fun.

We ended with a traditional coffee ceremony, where we all took turns roasting raw coffee beans over charcoal and grinding them by hand. We brewed the coffee the way it’s done in homes all over the country. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and seeing how deeply it’s woven into daily life made that cup taste even better.

Hands down one of those experiences that stays with you and proof that some of the best travel memories are made around a kitchen table 💛

👋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! 🌏

Addis ababa | Ethiopia travel | Ethiopia with kids | worldschooling in Ethiopia  #addisababaethiopia #ethiopiancooking #ethiopiawithkids
  • One of our favorite experiences in Ethiopia was an incredible cooking class with Mahlet, a born-and-raised Ethiopian who runs @LiyuEthiopianTours with her family. In just a few hours, we laughed, cooked, asked a million questions, and somehow walked away feeling like we understood Ethiopian culture on a deeper level than we ever could by just sightseeing.

We started by preparing lentils and shiro (a rich chickpea stew), learning about the spices that give Ethiopian food its depth and warmth, and seeing the traditional clay pots they’ve used for generations to cook stews. Everyone jumped in— chopping vegetables, stirring pots, and cooking side by side like we were in a family kitchen.

Mahlet explained how many Ethiopians fast over 200 days a year because of their Orthodox Christian faith, and how on Wednesdays and Fridays meat isn’t eaten, which is why Ethiopian cuisine has such an incredible variety of flavorful vegetable stews. It made every dish feel even more meaningful.

The highlight for all of us was making injera, the staple of Ethiopian cuisine. It’s a soft, spongy flatbread made from fermented teff, and it’s used as both the plate and the utensil. Mahlet showed us how to carefully drizzle the fermented batter onto an electric injera maker (kind of like a giant crepe pan), and watching it cook was so much fun.

We ended with a traditional coffee ceremony, where we all took turns roasting raw coffee beans over charcoal and grinding them by hand. We brewed the coffee the way it’s done in homes all over the country. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and seeing how deeply it’s woven into daily life made that cup taste even better.

Hands down one of those experiences that stays with you and proof that some of the best travel memories are made around a kitchen table 💛

👋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! 🌏

Addis ababa | Ethiopia travel | Ethiopia with kids | worldschooling in Ethiopia  #addisababaethiopia #ethiopiancooking #ethiopiawithkids
  • This is why we became a digital nomad family. 🌎💻🎒

To live life on our own terms.
Experiences over things.
Memories over money.
Time over everything.

I’ve seen firsthand how my parents worked so hard their whole lives to provide for us, thinking they would live their lives when they retire. But now they’re too old and frail to travel the world. 😔

That’s why it matters to me so much. We want to build a life, intentionally and together.  It means valuing time and connection more than stuff and status.

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

Digital nomad family | worldschooling | travel with kids #worldschoolers #digitalnomadfamily
  • This is why we became a digital nomad family. 🌎💻🎒

To live life on our own terms.
Experiences over things.
Memories over money.
Time over everything.

I’ve seen firsthand how my parents worked so hard their whole lives to provide for us, thinking they would live their lives when they retire. But now they’re too old and frail to travel the world. 😔

That’s why it matters to me so much. We want to build a life, intentionally and together.  It means valuing time and connection more than stuff and status.

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

Digital nomad family | worldschooling | travel with kids #worldschoolers #digitalnomadfamily
  • We saved the best for last! 🌎 At the end of our adventurous road trip around the Omo Valley, we spent a few nights at Lale’s Camp with @WildExpeditionsAfrica — where we had the rare opportunity to camp right next to a remote Karo tribe in the Duss village. 

They warmly welcomed us into their community, showing us how they live, sharing chifaro (a traditional  drink made from coffee shells) with us, and letting us help with daily chores like grinding grains. We spent time together, chatting and getting to know each other. 🛖🪘🔥

If you’ve traveled through the Omo Valley, you probably know the contrast. A few of the villages here have sadly been changed by tourism — kids yelling “helloooo” as soon as you arrive, adults putting bracelets on your wrist and asking for money. It can feel inauthentic, and honestly a bit uncomfortable.

But here in Duss village, people are just… living. Sitting around, cooking, grinding grains, laughing together. We felt so deeply privileged to be welcomed into their world like this.🥹

Lale’s Camp is such a beautiful example of how tourism can have a positive impact when it’s done right. Founded by Lale Biwa, a member of the Karo tribe who became a well-known tour guide, the camp is deeply rooted in the community. Many of the Karo villagers work here, and it genuinely feels like one big family — built on respect, pride, and shared ownership.

We’re grateful for this experience with the Karo from Duss village and highly recommend it to anyone looking to go deeper, beyond the surface, in Omo Valley.

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👋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! 🌏

Addis ababa | Ethiopia travel | Ethiopia with kids | worldschooling in Ethiopia #ethiopiawithkids #omovalley #omovalleyethiopia
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🚵‍♂️ Add this to your Singapore itinerary! As a Singaporean living abroad, I come home every other year to see my family and have explored so many parts of the country — but biking Marina Bay Loop is hands down one of our favorite things we’ve done in Singapore as a family. We picked up the bikes from City Scoot @Esplanade (as we needed a kids bike) but you can easily rent bikes through apps like Anywheel or HelloRide). The route tales you through Gardens by the Bay and around Marina Barrage but the best view is from the Bay East Garden, where you get a full panorama of the skyline (including the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay). 📍Marina Bay Loop Singapore with kids | Visit Singapore | Biking Marina Bay Loop #digitalnomadfamily #singaporewithkids #bikingsingapore
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🚵‍♂️ Add this to your Singapore itinerary! We visit Singapore every other year to see family and have explored so many parts of the country — but biking Marina Bay Loop is hands down one of our favorite things we’ve done in Singapore as a family. We picked up the bikes from City Scoot @Esplanade (as we needed a kids bike) but you can easily rent bikes through apps like Anywheel or HelloRide). The route tales you through Gardens by the Bay and around Marina Barrage but the best view is from the Bay East Garden, where you get a full panorama of the skyline (including the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay). 📍Marina Bay Loop Singapore with kids | Visit Singapore | Biking Marina Bay Loop #digitalnomadfamily #singaporewithkids #bikingsingapore
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🚵‍♂️ Add this to your Singapore itinerary! We visit Singapore every other year to see family and have explored so many parts of the island nation — but biking Marina Bay Loop is hands down one of our favorite things we’ve done in Singapore as a family. We picked up the bikes from City Scoot @Esplanade (as we needed a kids bike) but you can easily rent bikes through apps like Anywheel or HelloRide). The route takes you through Gardens by the Bay and around Marina Barrage but the best view is from the Bay East Garden, where you get a full panorama of the city skyline (including the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay). 📍Marina Bay Loop Singapore with kids | Visit Singapore | Biking Marina Bay Loop #digitalnomadfamily #singaporewithkids #bikingsingapore
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Happy Chinese New Year 🧧 from Singapore! It’s been years since I’ve been home during the festive holidays and it feels great to be back.

Growing up in Singapore, Chinese New Year was always the most important day of the year for us. We celebrated with family reunion dinners, decorations, festive food, and traditions. 

I left home to travel the world over 20 years ago but I made it a point to hang on to traditions and share them with my daughter. We’re so excited to be back in Singapore this year to celebrate this special time of the year with my family! 🧧🪭🏮

#chinesenewyear #singaporewithkids #lunarnewyear
Happy Chinese New Year 🧧 from Singapore! It’s been years since I’ve been home during the festive holidays and it feels great to be back.

Growing up in Singapore, Chinese New Year was always the most important day of the year for us. We celebrated with family reunion dinners, decorations, festive food, and traditions. 

I left home to travel the world over 20 years ago but I made it a point to hang on to traditions and share them with my daughter. We’re so excited to be back in Singapore this year to celebrate this special time of the year with my family! 🧧🪭🏮

#chinesenewyear #singaporewithkids #lunarnewyear
Happy Chinese New Year 🧧 from Singapore! It’s been years since I’ve been home during the festive holidays and it feels great to be back.

Growing up in Singapore, Chinese New Year was always the most important day of the year for us. We celebrated with family reunion dinners, decorations, festive food, and traditions. 

I left home to travel the world over 20 years ago but I made it a point to hang on to traditions and share them with my daughter. We’re so excited to be back in Singapore this year to celebrate this special time of the year with my family! 🧧🪭🏮

#chinesenewyear #singaporewithkids #lunarnewyear
Happy Chinese New Year 🧧 from Singapore! It’s been years since I’ve been home during the festive holidays and it feels great to be back.

Growing up in Singapore, Chinese New Year was always the most important day of the year for us. We celebrated with family reunion dinners, decorations, festive food, and traditions. 

I left home to travel the world over 20 years ago but I made it a point to hang on to traditions and share them with my daughter. We’re so excited to be back in Singapore this year to celebrate this special time of the year with my family! 🧧🪭🏮

#chinesenewyear #singaporewithkids #lunarnewyear
Happy Chinese New Year 🧧 from Singapore! It’s been years since I’ve been home during the festive holidays and it feels great to be back.

Growing up in Singapore, Chinese New Year was always the most important day of the year for us. We celebrated with family reunion dinners, decorations, festive food, and traditions. 

I left home to travel the world over 20 years ago but I made it a point to hang on to traditions and share them with my daughter. We’re so excited to be back in Singapore this year to celebrate this special time of the year with my family! 🧧🪭🏮

#chinesenewyear #singaporewithkids #lunarnewyear
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Happy Chinese New Year 🧧 from Singapore! It’s been years since I’ve been home during the festive holidays and it feels great to be back. Growing up in Singapore, Chinese New Year was always the most important day of the year for us. We celebrated with family reunion dinners, decorations, festive food, and traditions. I left home to travel the world over 20 years ago but I made it a point to hang on to traditions and share them with my daughter. We’re so excited to be back in Singapore this year to celebrate this special time of the year with my family! 🧧🪭🏮 #chinesenewyear #singaporewithkids #lunarnewyear
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One of our favorite experiences in Ethiopia was an incredible cooking class with Mahlet, a born-and-raised Ethiopian who runs @LiyuEthiopianTours with her family. In just a few hours, we laughed, cooked, asked a million questions, and somehow walked away feeling like we understood Ethiopian culture on a deeper level than we ever could by just sightseeing. 🛖 We started by preparing lentils and shiro (a rich chickpea stew), learning about the spices that give Ethiopian food its depth and warmth, and seeing the traditional clay pots they’ve used for generations to cook stews. Everyone jumped in— chopping vegetables, stirring pots, and cooking side by side like we were in a family kitchen. Mahlet explained how many Ethiopians fast over 200 days a year because of their Orthodox Christian faith, and how on Wednesdays and Fridays meat isn’t eaten, which is why Ethiopian cuisine has such an incredible variety of flavorful vegetable stews. It made every dish feel even more meaningful. The highlight for all of us was making injera, the staple of Ethiopian cuisine. It’s a soft, spongy flatbread made from fermented teff, and it’s used as both the plate and the utensil. Mahlet showed us how to carefully drizzle the fermented batter onto an electric injera maker (kind of like a giant crepe pan), and watching it cook was so much fun. We ended with a traditional coffee ceremony, where we all took turns roasting raw coffee beans over charcoal and grinding them by hand. We brewed the coffee the way it’s done in homes all over the country. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and seeing how deeply it’s woven into daily life made that cup taste even better. Hands down one of those experiences that stays with you and proof that some of the best travel memories are made around a kitchen table 💛 👋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! 🌏 Addis ababa | Ethiopia travel | Ethiopia with kids | worldschooling in Ethiopia #addisababaethiopia #ethiopiancooking #ethiopiawithkids
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One of our favorite experiences in Ethiopia was an incredible cooking class with Mahlet, a born-and-raised Ethiopian who runs @LiyuEthiopianTours with her family. In just a few hours, we laughed, cooked, asked a million questions, and somehow walked away feeling like we understood Ethiopian culture on a deeper level than we ever could by just sightseeing. We started by preparing lentils and shiro (a rich chickpea stew), learning about the spices that give Ethiopian food its depth and warmth, and seeing the traditional clay pots they’ve used for generations to cook stews. Everyone jumped in— chopping vegetables, stirring pots, and cooking side by side like we were in a family kitchen. Mahlet explained how many Ethiopians fast over 200 days a year because of their Orthodox Christian faith, and how on Wednesdays and Fridays meat isn’t eaten, which is why Ethiopian cuisine has such an incredible variety of flavorful vegetable stews. It made every dish feel even more meaningful. The highlight for all of us was making injera, the staple of Ethiopian cuisine. It’s a soft, spongy flatbread made from fermented teff, and it’s used as both the plate and the utensil. Mahlet showed us how to carefully drizzle the fermented batter onto an electric injera maker (kind of like a giant crepe pan), and watching it cook was so much fun. We ended with a traditional coffee ceremony, where we all took turns roasting raw coffee beans over charcoal and grinding them by hand. We brewed the coffee the way it’s done in homes all over the country. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and seeing how deeply it’s woven into daily life made that cup taste even better. Hands down one of those experiences that stays with you and proof that some of the best travel memories are made around a kitchen table 💛 👋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! 🌏 Addis ababa | Ethiopia travel | Ethiopia with kids | worldschooling in Ethiopia #addisababaethiopia #ethiopiancooking #ethiopiawithkids
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This is why we became a digital nomad family. 🌎💻🎒 To live life on our own terms. Experiences over things. Memories over money. Time over everything. I’ve seen firsthand how my parents worked so hard their whole lives to provide for us, thinking they would live their lives when they retire. But now they’re too old and frail to travel the world. 😔 That’s why it matters to me so much. We want to build a life, intentionally and together. It means valuing time and connection more than stuff and status. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | worldschooling | travel with kids #worldschoolers #digitalnomadfamily
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This is why we became a digital nomad family. 🌎💻🎒 To live life on our own terms. Experiences over things. Memories over money. Time over everything. I’ve seen firsthand how my parents worked so hard their whole lives to provide for us, thinking they would live their lives when they retire. But now they’re too old and frail to travel the world. 😔 That’s why it matters to me so much. We want to build a life, intentionally and together. It means valuing time and connection more than stuff and status. 👋Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and adventurous mum. I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | worldschooling | travel with kids #worldschoolers #digitalnomadfamily
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We saved the best for last! 🌎 At the end of our adventurous road trip around the Omo Valley, we spent a few nights at Lale’s Camp with @WildExpeditionsAfrica — where we had the rare opportunity to camp right next to a remote Karo tribe in the Duss village. They warmly welcomed us into their community, showing us how they live, sharing chifaro (a traditional drink made from coffee shells) with us, and letting us help with daily chores like grinding grains. We spent time together, chatting and getting to know each other. 🛖🪘🔥 If you’ve traveled through the Omo Valley, you probably know the contrast. A few of the villages here have sadly been changed by tourism — kids yelling “helloooo” as soon as you arrive, adults putting bracelets on your wrist and asking for money. It can feel inauthentic, and honestly a bit uncomfortable. But here in Duss village, people are just… living. Sitting around, cooking, grinding grains, laughing together. We felt so deeply privileged to be welcomed into their world like this.🥹 Lale’s Camp is such a beautiful example of how tourism can have a positive impact when it’s done right. Founded by Lale Biwa, a member of the Karo tribe who became a well-known tour guide, the camp is deeply rooted in the community. Many of the Karo villagers work here, and it genuinely feels like one big family — built on respect, pride, and shared ownership. We’re grateful for this experience with the Karo from Duss village and highly recommend it to anyone looking to go deeper, beyond the surface, in Omo Valley. [hosted stay] 👋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! 🌏 Addis ababa | Ethiopia travel | Ethiopia with kids | worldschooling in Ethiopia #ethiopiawithkids #omovalley #omovalleyethiopia
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