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Monarch Butterflies in Mexico

Monarch Butterflies in Mexico: My 2025 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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Hi, I’m Nellie

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

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

My Books

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Lonely Planet Mexico

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Lonely Planet Singapore

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Explorers

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Amsterdam Like a Local

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The Adventure Traveler's Handbook

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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 🇲🇽
  • Kids don’t need more toys. They need more nature 🌿, more time spent together ⏳, the thrill of new adventures 🗺️, and freedom. 🕊️

Beyond the memories, travel actively shapes kids into better humans. It’s giving them real-life tools:

💪 Resilience. Missed flights and weird food? Just another chance to adapt and grow!

🚀 Confidence. There’s nothing like the confidence boost from trying a new language with a stranger.

🌍 A love for our planet. You can’t help but want to protect a world you’ve seen up close.

✨ Creativity. New sights, sounds, and smells are rocket fuel for the imagination!

❤️ An open heart. Travel teaches them there’s no single “right” way to live.

These adventures become the glue of our family stories. So here’s to fewer toys and more tickets! 🎟️ Fewer things and more time. Who’s with me? 🙋‍♀️

👋🏻 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
  • 🚗✨ The Ultimate Cape Town Drive: Chapman’s Peak! 🌊🌍

This coastal road hugs the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek and gives you front-row seats to the Atlantic. 🌊

Here’s your guide to doing it right 👇

📍 Location: Between Hout Bay & Noordhoek — perfect for a scenic half-day trip 

🛣️ Distance: ±9 km of winding cliffside road

💸 Cost: R66 per car ($3) – card or cash at the toll gate

🕒 Best time to go: Golden hour (sunsets here are elite) or early morning for calm vibes

🚦 Drive time: ~20 mins non-stop — but don’t do that. Stop everywhere. 😎

📸 Must-stop spots:

🌊 Hout Bay Main Beach – soft sand, mountain views & perfect for a pre-drive stroll

🛍️ Bay Harbour Market – weekends only! Local food, crafts, live music & vibes

🍟 Fish on the Rocks – iconic seafood shack at the harbor, grab hake & chips with a sea view

📷 Chapman’s Peak Lookout Point – THE photo op 🏞️

🥪 Day Pass Picnic Spots – bring snacks & sit cliffside with unreal views

🏖️ Dunes at Sandy Bay – peaceful, remote & raw coastline beauty

🏄 Noordhoek Beach – wild, open, and perfect to end the route with a walk or sundowner

This drive is the perfect daytrip from Xape Town. Save this for your Cape Town trip and thank me later. 🌍🫶🇿🇦

👋🏻 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 #Capetownwithkids #TravelWithKids #capetown #capetownsouthafrica
#chapmanspeak #capetowndrive #southafricatravel #roadtripgoals #chapmanspeakdrive #capetownreels #hiddengemssa
  • We found the best spot for sunset in Cape Town 🇿🇦 ! This little beach has giant boulders that you can climb onto to see this spectacular view of the Table Mountain, 12 Apostles and the Atlantic Ocean. And we pretty much had the place to ourselves; only a few people were there with wine to watch the sun turn the sea into a shade of gold. 

📍Bakoven Beach, Camps Bay

Follow me for more Cape Town discoveries! We are spending 6 months in this beautiful city and will be sharing all our favorite spots. 

👋🏻 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 #capetown #capetownwithkids #capetownsouthafrica🇿🇦
  • Over the past 10 years, we’ve learned that some of the greatest lessons in life don’t come from textbooks. 📚 

They come from missed buses in foreign countries, from sharing meals with strangers, from seeing how different, and yet connected, the world truly is.

These are life skills — more important than academic knowledge if you ask me. This is the kind of learning that shapes who our kids become.

Here are just a few things travel has given our child:

🧭 confidence in unfamiliar places
🌍 curiosity about how other people live
🕊 compassion for what’s different
🌱 flexibility when plans change
🌈 wonder in everyday moments

And watching her grow through travel has been one of the greatest gifts of this journey.

👋🏻 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 #adventurefamily
  • Honestly kids are the best reminders that travel isn’t about ticking off sights. My daughter has shown me once and again that it’s the tiny details in between that truly  matter. ✨

👋🏻 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 #travelingfamily
  • I used to be cool 😎 but now I say things that every mum says like “Use the toilet at every chance you get”!!! 

But one thing’s for sure: I still haven’t stopped adventuring! I just bring my daughter along on the journey. 

Any adventure moms out there who can identify with this? 

 #momsofinstagram #momsohard #iusedtobecool #digitalnomadfamily #adventuremom
  • Cape Town is already stealing our hearts, from the warm smiles to the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes. 🇿🇦🐘🌍

The history, the nature, the rhythm of daily life — it’s all so beautiful. Kaleya is already learning so much, and we’ve only just scratched the surface.

Here’s what we love about Cape Town so far: 

🪘Friendly locals – everyone’s been so warm and welcoming

🏔️ Gorgeous landscapes everywhere – we see the mountains everywhere we go, including from our house

🚙 Infrastructure is impressive - well-kept roads, efficient systems and things work

💰Great value for money — high quality produce and food for surprisingly affordable prices (lower than where we lived in Mexico)

☕️ Strong Wi-Fi and great cafe culture – remote work is off to a smooth start (I was worried about load shedding prior to this but we haven’t been affected.)

🛝Kids-friendly spaces — My kid is loving the parks, playgrounds and museums!

Excited to explore more and settle into this new rhythm ✨

👋🏻 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 #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily #Capetownwithkids #TravelWithKids #capetown #capetownsouthafrica
  • VIETNAM’S FAIRYTALE TOWN 🇻🇳✨

Pastel lanterns, quiet bike paths, rice paddies, tailor shops, & the dreamiest old town vibes — Hoi An is such a fun spot for both kids and adults alike. 

It was our favorite spot when we backpacked Vietnam years ago and it won our daughter’s heart too on this trip! 

Why it’s a must-visit (especially with kids):

🛵 Car-free Old Town = stress-free wandering
🧺 Lantern-making workshops = hands-on fun
🚲 Scooter rides through rice fields
🥟 Kid-friendly pottery class
🏖️ Beach + town in one spot = perfect balance
💛 Everyone is SO friendly to kids here!

📋 Save this gem for your Vietnam itinerary. 

👋🏻 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 #vietnamwithkids #vietnamfamilytravel #hoian #vietnamtravel
  • A reminder to collect memories and moments - rather than things! 

👋🏻 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 #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily
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Kids don’t need more toys. They need more nature 🌿, more time spent together ⏳, the thrill of new adventures 🗺️, and freedom. 🕊️ Beyond the memories, travel actively shapes kids into better humans. It’s giving them real-life tools: 💪 Resilience. Missed flights and weird food? Just another chance to adapt and grow! 🚀 Confidence. There’s nothing like the confidence boost from trying a new language with a stranger. 🌍 A love for our planet. You can’t help but want to protect a world you’ve seen up close. ✨ Creativity. New sights, sounds, and smells are rocket fuel for the imagination! ❤️ An open heart. Travel teaches them there’s no single “right” way to live. These adventures become the glue of our family stories. So here’s to fewer toys and more tickets! 🎟️ Fewer things and more time. Who’s with me? 🙋‍♀️ 👋🏻 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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🚗✨ The Ultimate Cape Town Drive: Chapman’s Peak! 🌊🌍 This coastal road hugs the cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek and gives you front-row seats to the Atlantic. 🌊 Here’s your guide to doing it right 👇 📍 Location: Between Hout Bay & Noordhoek — perfect for a scenic half-day trip 
🛣️ Distance: ±9 km of winding cliffside road 
💸 Cost: R66 per car ($3) – card or cash at the toll gate 
🕒 Best time to go: Golden hour (sunsets here are elite) or early morning for calm vibes 
🚦 Drive time: ~20 mins non-stop — but don’t do that. Stop everywhere. 😎 📸 Must-stop spots: 🌊 Hout Bay Main Beach – soft sand, mountain views & perfect for a pre-drive stroll 
🛍️ Bay Harbour Market – weekends only! Local food, crafts, live music & vibes 
🍟 Fish on the Rocks – iconic seafood shack at the harbor, grab hake & chips with a sea view 
📷 Chapman’s Peak Lookout Point – THE photo op 🏞️ 
🥪 Day Pass Picnic Spots – bring snacks & sit cliffside with unreal views 
🏖️ Dunes at Sandy Bay – peaceful, remote & raw coastline beauty 
🏄 Noordhoek Beach – wild, open, and perfect to end the route with a walk or sundowner This drive is the perfect daytrip from Xape Town. Save this for your Cape Town trip and thank me later. 🌍🫶🇿🇦 👋🏻 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 #Capetownwithkids #TravelWithKids #capetown #capetownsouthafrica #chapmanspeak #capetowndrive #southafricatravel #roadtripgoals #chapmanspeakdrive #capetownreels #hiddengemssa
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We found the best spot for sunset in Cape Town 🇿🇦 ! This little beach has giant boulders that you can climb onto to see this spectacular view of the Table Mountain, 12 Apostles and the Atlantic Ocean. And we pretty much had the place to ourselves; only a few people were there with wine to watch the sun turn the sea into a shade of gold. 📍Bakoven Beach, Camps Bay Follow me for more Cape Town discoveries! We are spending 6 months in this beautiful city and will be sharing all our favorite spots. 👋🏻 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 #capetown #capetownwithkids #capetownsouthafrica🇿🇦
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Over the past 10 years, we’ve learned that some of the greatest lessons in life don’t come from textbooks. 📚 They come from missed buses in foreign countries, from sharing meals with strangers, from seeing how different, and yet connected, the world truly is. These are life skills — more important than academic knowledge if you ask me. This is the kind of learning that shapes who our kids become. Here are just a few things travel has given our child: 
🧭 confidence in unfamiliar places
🌍 curiosity about how other people live
🕊 compassion for what’s different
🌱 flexibility when plans change
🌈 wonder in everyday moments

And watching her grow through travel has been one of the greatest gifts of this journey. 👋🏻 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 #adventurefamily
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Honestly kids are the best reminders that travel isn’t about ticking off sights. My daughter has shown me once and again that it’s the tiny details in between that truly matter. ✨ 👋🏻 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 #travelingfamily
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I used to be cool 😎 but now I say things that every mum says like “Use the toilet at every chance you get”!!! But one thing’s for sure: I still haven’t stopped adventuring! I just bring my daughter along on the journey. Any adventure moms out there who can identify with this? #momsofinstagram #momsohard #iusedtobecool #digitalnomadfamily #adventuremom
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Cape Town is already stealing our hearts, from the warm smiles to the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes. 🇿🇦🐘🌍 The history, the nature, the rhythm of daily life — it’s all so beautiful. Kaleya is already learning so much, and we’ve only just scratched the surface. Here’s what we love about Cape Town so far: 🪘Friendly locals – everyone’s been so warm and welcoming 🏔️ Gorgeous landscapes everywhere – we see the mountains everywhere we go, including from our house 🚙 Infrastructure is impressive - well-kept roads, efficient systems and things work 💰Great value for money — high quality produce and food for surprisingly affordable prices (lower than where we lived in Mexico) ☕️ Strong Wi-Fi and great cafe culture – remote work is off to a smooth start (I was worried about load shedding prior to this but we haven’t been affected.) 🛝Kids-friendly spaces — My kid is loving the parks, playgrounds and museums! Excited to explore more and settle into this new rhythm ✨ 👋🏻 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 #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily #Capetownwithkids #TravelWithKids #capetown #capetownsouthafrica
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VIETNAM’S FAIRYTALE TOWN 🇻🇳✨ 
Pastel lanterns, quiet bike paths, rice paddies, tailor shops, & the dreamiest old town vibes — Hoi An is such a fun spot for both kids and adults alike. It was our favorite spot when we backpacked Vietnam years ago and it won our daughter’s heart too on this trip! Why it’s a must-visit (especially with kids):
 🛵 Car-free Old Town = stress-free wandering
🧺 Lantern-making workshops = hands-on fun
🚲 Scooter rides through rice fields
🥟 Kid-friendly pottery class
🏖️ Beach + town in one spot = perfect balance
💛 Everyone is SO friendly to kids here! 📋 Save this gem for your Vietnam itinerary. 👋🏻 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 #vietnamwithkids #vietnamfamilytravel #hoian #vietnamtravel
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A reminder to collect memories and moments - rather than things! 👋🏻 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 #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily
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