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Mexican Breakfast Dishes

25 Mexican Breakfast Dishes to Try

November 8, 2023

One of the things I love about my country is the food. Mexican breakfast dishes are my favorite; here are some you need to try!

Mexican cuisine is one of the most diverse in the world, ranging from antojitos (on-the-go street food) to grilled meats, seafood ceviches and unique one-of-a-kind dishes like chile relleno (stuffed peppers). To help you better understand Mexican food, let’s start with breakfast and understand what Mexicans usually eat for breakfast.

Most Mexican breakfast dishes are hefty, full meals because we Mexicans believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We tend to have a big breakfast before leaving home for a long day of work, as we don’t know how late we will have lunch.

This is why you’ll find many restaurants in Mexico serving huge main courses for breakfast from 8am to 12pm. It’s become extremely popular to go out for breakfast with family or friends on Sundays in Mexico. Here’s a look at some of the most popular and traditional Mexican breakfast foods.

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Table of Contents

  • Mexican Breakfast Guide
    • What Do Mexicans Eat for Breakfast? 
    • Mexican Breakfast Etiquette
  • Top 25 Mexican Breakfast Dishes
    • 1. Chilaquiles
    • 2. Tamales 
    • 3. Molletes
    • 4. Guajolotas
    • 5. Pellizcadas
    • 6. Tlayudas
    • 7. Tecolotes
    • 8. Entomatadas
    • 9. Pambazos
    • 10. Enchiladas
    • 11. Birria
    • 12. Menudo or Pancita
    • 13. Barbacoa
    • 14. Tacos de Carnitas
  • Mexican Breakfast: Egg Dishes
    • 15. Huevos Rancheros
    • 16. Huevos Divorciados
    • 17. Huevos Motuleños
    • 18. Huevos a la Mexicana
    • 19. Huevos Ahogados
  • Sweet Mexican Breakfast Dishes
    • 20. Concha
    • 21. Pan de Yema
    • Mexican Breakfast Drinks
    • 22. Atole
    • 23. Café de la Olla
    • 24. Champurrado
    • 25. Hot Chocolate
  • Enjoy Your Mexican Breakfast!

Mexican Breakfast Guide

What Do Mexicans Eat for Breakfast? 

Breakfast is an important meal for us Mexicans, so we tend to have proper full meals as well as fresh fruit, bread, and juice — especially on weekends.

Some dishes are sweet, others are more savory with spicy salsa; there are special drinks that go with Mexican breakfast and there are even some regional breakfast specialties you’ll want to taste when traveling through Mexico. The southern Mexico states like Oaxaca and Veracruz in particular have unique breakfast dishes that you should try.

But regardless of where you go in Mexico, eggs are a common feature in Mexican breakfast, and so are tortillas (flat bread). Many breakfast dishes also include chicken or other protein and spicy sauce, because we Mexicans like to start our days with a kick. 

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Mexican Breakfast Etiquette

In Mexico, we tend to have desayuno the first thing when we wake up. Desayuno is more like a light snack to start their day. It’s usually simply a hot drink such as coffee or hot chocolate and a piece of fruit or a piece of sweet bread. Mexico produces some of the best coffee in the world; coffee geeks should check Coffeeness.

Between 9 a.m. and noon, we’ll then have almuerzo, a larger meal that includes savory dishes of generous portions. Below I will share the most traditional Mexican breakfast that are enjoyed for both desayuno and almuerzo. There are no strict food rules for breakfast in Mexico and many restaurants have all-day breakfast menus.

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Top 25 Mexican Breakfast Dishes

1. Chilaquiles

This is the most iconic Mexican breakfast dish. Chilaquiles are made with a base of fried tortilla chips, and covered with a green or red salsa. They’re usually topped with eggs (scrambled or sunnyside up), chicken breast, chorizo (spicy pork sausage), and even cecina (corned beef) or grilled meat. This dish has so many variations that you can try a different recipe in every restaurant you visit. Undoubtedly, chilaquiles are the Mexicans’ favorite breakfast dish.

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2. Tamales 

Tamales are a traditional Mexican breakfast dish made up corn flour or “masa” dough filled with sweet or savory fillings, wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf. Many other countries in Latin America also have their type of tamale, but it is widely believed that tamales originated in Mexico. Tamales are also one of the most ancient Mexican dishes, dating back to the prehispanic era.

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You’ll find tamales more often in people’s home than at restaurants. Tamales can be stuffed with chicken, cheese with pepper, pork meat, and even eggs. There are also sweet tamales made with strawberries, pineapple, or even chocolate. The best tamales I’ve had were in Oaxaca, and stuffed with pollo con mole (chicken covered in a rich, savory sauce).

traditional mexican breakfast - tamales de pollo con mole

3. Molletes

Molletes are essentially two small pieces of bolillo bread sliced lengthwise and partially hollowed, filled with refried beans, and topped with cheese and occasionally slices of jalapeño or serrano peppers. It’s usually served with pico de gallo, which is made of diced pepper, tomato, and onion.

You can also find sweet molletes, with the same type of bread but topped with butter and sugar, or strawberry jam, honey, or dulce de leche (caramelized milk candy). Even though molletes originated in Mexico City, there are many variations of it in different parts of Mexico.

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4. Guajolotas

Many Mexican dishes have names that can confuse you if you speak Spanish and this one is an example. Guajolote means turkey, but a guajolota actually doesn’t have any turkey meat in it. It’s essentially a sandwich with tamales on the inside (it can be fried or not).

You can find guajolotas in almost every place that sells breakfast in Mexico City, it is a hugely popular Mexican breakfast dish in the capital city. Spend a few days in Mexico City and I promise you’ll become a fan of guajolotas.

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5. Pellizcadas

Another traditional Mexican breakfast dish, pellizcadas are a fusion of a sope and a taco. It’s a thick corn tortilla previously fried in pork fat and topped with a stew like chicharrón en salsa verde (pork rinde in a green sauce). “Pellizcada” means “pinch” so you’ll have a pinch of piquant zing with this breakfasst. Pellizcadas originated in Veracruz, but you can find them in restaurants and traditional markets all across Mexico.

traditional mexican breakfast -  pellizcada

6. Tlayudas

Tlayudas are my personal favorite Mexican breakfast food! Originally from Oaxaca, tlayudas are huge corn tortillas covered with beans, chorizo, Oaxacan cheese, and many other ingredients that’ll make delicious combinations; just like pizza. They’re so big that they’re perfect for sharing. The best place to try tlayudas is in Oaxaca’s Mercardo 20 de Noviembre, where tlayudas are grilled on the comal ( smooth, flat griddle).

tlayuda - mexican breakfast foods

7. Tecolotes

This is another example of Mexican food with the name of an animal you won’t eat. A tecolote is an owl, but you won’t eat one if you order a tecolote in a restaurant in Mexico. Tecolotes are actually a fusion of molletes and chilaquiles, with bolillo bread covered in frijole beans and grilled cheese, topped with tasty chilaquiles. 

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8. Entomatadas

Entomatadas are basically tortillas covered in tomato broth made with salt, garlic, onion, oregano, and pepper. Inside the tortillas, you can have chicken, beef, cheese, smashed beans, or other kinds of delicious stew. There are other versions of entomatadas, for example, enfrijoladas (covered in beans instead of tomato sauce) and enmoladas (covered in mole, a delicious concoction made of chocolate and different kinds of peppers).

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9. Pambazos

Pambazos are another regional specialty from Veracruz, but you’ll also find it all over Mexico. A pambazo is essentially a sandwich made of a particular type of bread stuffed with potatoes and chorizo and then drenched in a guajillo sauce, served with lettuce, cheese, and cream. There’s no way you’ll end up hungry still after having pambazos.

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10. Enchiladas

Enchiladas are also one of the most popular Mexican breakfast dishes, and you can have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enchiladas are made up of corn tortilla rolled around a filling, and drenched in a savory sauce. The tortillas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations. There’s a wide variety of enchiladas, but if they have grilled cheese over them, they’re known as enchiladas suizas (because of the Swiss cheese).

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11. Birria

If you have a strong hangover from partying too hard the night before, most people in Mexico will suggest having a birria for breakfast. Birria is a stew originally invented in Jalisco, and it can be made with any kind of non-poultry meat. This meat is spiced up with pepper, cumin, and ginger, and then slowly baked (traditionally, inside a hole in the ground) into a thick, red stew. It’s served in a bowl and you’ll eat it with corn tortillas. This is probably the heaviest Mexican breakfast dish you can eat.

birria - mexican breakfast foods

12. Menudo or Pancita

In Mexican cuisine, menudo or pancita is a traditional soup made with cow’s stomach (tripe) in broth with a red chili pepper base. Menudo takes a long time to prepare as the tripe takes hours to cook. It includes many ingredients and side dishes, and is garnished with chopped onions, chiles, cilantro, and often with lime juice.

Menudo is normally a spicy soup commonly eaten at breakfast in winter. This dish is another remedy for a hangover if you had too much tequila the night before.

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13. Barbacoa

Don’t be mistaken: barbacoa and barbecue are not the same thing. Barbacoa is actually similar to birria but it’s a dry version. Their style of preparation is similar, but barbacoa is traditionally made of lamb meat and cooked in an underground oven until very tender and succulent.

Today the term is also sometimes used for a similar preparation made on a stovetop or in a slow cooker. People from Hidalgo pride themselves on being the best barbacoa makers in the country.

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14. Tacos de Carnitas

Mexican antojitos (street food) are popular breakfast food too; tacos for instance are commonly eaten in the mornings. Tacos are carnitas are generally tacos with pork meat. There are different kinds of carnitas according to which part of the pork you prefer, for example, buche (stomach), tripa (intestines), nana (uterus), nenepil (stomach and uterus), bufe (lungs), cachete (cheek) and other parts.

Carnitas are prepared in giant pots and you can taste them in almost every traditional food market in Mexico, but the best ones are said to be in Michoacán and Guanajuato (here’s our guide for visiting Guanajuato).

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Mexican Breakfast: Egg Dishes

15. Huevos Rancheros

Perhaps the most well-known Mexican breakfast dish outside of Mexico, huevos rancheros (translated as “rancher-style eggs”) are simply fried eggs on slightly toasted tortillas, covered in a spicy sauce, with smashed frijoles beans and avocado on the side. You can also have this with scrambled eggs instead of fried ones.

huevos rancheros - mexican breakfast foods

16. Huevos Divorciados

Huevos divorciados (translated as “divorced eggs”) is a variation of the huevos rancheros, the difference lies in the presentation and the use of two different salsas; one egg is covered in salsa roja (red sauce), and the other one is covered in salsa verde (green sauce), and they’re separated by a wall of smashed beans and tortilla chips.

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17. Huevos Motuleños

Mexico’s Yucatan region has many delicious traditional dishes and this Mexican breakfast is a specialty of Merida. This particular style of eggs includes a tomato sauce, black beans, pork ham, and sweet peas, and fried eggs are served over corn tortillas. Sometimes, this dish will include banana, cheese, and hot salsas. Trying huevos motuleños is definitely one of the things you must do in Merida.

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18. Huevos a la Mexicana

Huevos a la Mexicana is the most quintessentially Mexican breakfast egg dish as it prepared with the staples of Mexico. The dish is basically made up of scrambled eggs with  diced tomatoes, onions, and pepper. This tasty dish has all the colors and flavors Mexicans are proud of; they’re called Mexican-style eggs for good reason.

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19. Huevos Ahogados

Translated to mean “drowned eggs”, huevos ahogados are simply eggs poached in a sauce . To prepare it, you’ll first start by heating up a green or red sauce in a pot until it’s hot, and then adding some eggs into it and letting it cook over low heat. Even though this is a very traditional Mexican dish, it takes inspiration from poached eggs, a European way of making eggs. Huevos ahogados is a fusion of culinary traditions; it’s nutritious and delicious!

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Sweet Mexican Breakfast Dishes

20. Concha

There are all kinds of pastries you’ll find around in Mexico called pan dulce, which people enjoy over desayuno with a cup of coffee, glass of milk, or hot cocoa. Conchas are the most popular kind of pan dulce. A concha is basically a spongy round bread coated with sugar, resembling the texture of a seashell (that’s what concha means). You can dip your concha in a cup of milk, coffee, or hot cocoa. I like to have a concha with refried beans (some may find it weird, but you’ll love it if you try it). 

concha - mexican breakfast foods

21. Pan de Yema

This is a specialty of Oaxaca. Pan de yema is simply bread made of egg yolk. It’s one of the most traditional Mexican sweets and it’s often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. One of the best things to do in Oaxaca is visiting Mercado 20 de Noviembre market and trying this bread. You can thank us later!

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Mexican Breakfast Drinks

22. Atole

The most traditional Mexican breakfast drink is definitely the atole. It’s a prehispanic drink made by boiling corn dough in water until it becomes thick, and then adding some cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, and other spices. You can also find atole made with fruit pulp. It’s traditionally sweetened with brown sugar, and it can have milk. Atole and tamales are like the dynamic duo of traditional Mexican breakfast.

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23. Café de la Olla

Café de la Olla is a traditional coffee prepared in a clay pot and it gets its particular taste thanks to the use of brown sugar, cinnamon, and clove. Some people like adding cacao to the mix. If you’re a coffee lover, café de la olla will blow your mind; it has a touch of sweetness and spice, and its aroma will awaken your senses.

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24. Champurrado

Champurrado is an atole with a chocolate base. The rich and comforting Mexican drink hot drink is especially delicious in cool mornings but is also great to keep you warm right before going to sleep on cold winter nights. This delightful concoction may sometimes include hints of cinnamon, anise seed, or vanilla for added flavor. To enhance its thickness and flavor, you can also incorporate ground nuts, orange zest, and even eggs.

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25. Hot Chocolate

People in Mexico have been drinking hot cocoa since ancient times. Fun fact: it was the Spanish Conquistadores who added milk to this drink traditionally made with water. Hot chocolate is perfect for pan de yema and other kinds of pan dulce pastries. Mayordomo, a hot chocolate chain from Oaxaca, is my favorite spot for hot chocolate. 

Mexican Breakfast Dishes


Enjoy Your Mexican Breakfast!

A traditional Mexican breakfast is always packed with nutrition and flavor. Whether you like it sweet or salty, there’s a huge variety of Mexican breakfast dishes you can have around the country. Be sure to try our suggestions or ask for the specialties of the area you’re visiting, I’m sure you won’t regret it.

Did I miss any of your favorite Mexican breakfast foods? Which of these Mexican breakfast dishes do you like most? Share with me in the comments field below.

For those who are planning to travel more of Mexico, check out other articles I’ve written on Mexico:

  • 50 Best Mexican Dishes
  • 25 Mexican Antojitos to Try in Mexico
  • 25 Traditional Mexican Desserts & Sweets
  • 30 Mexico Fun Facts
  • 15 Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico
  • 20 Safest Cities in Mexico
  • 30 Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico to Visit
  • Oaxaca Road Trip: My 10-Day Oaxaca Itinerary
  • 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary
  • 10-Day Guanajuato Itinerary
  • 10-Day Copper Canyon Itinerary

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Here’s how we travel more intentionally:

1. Learn cultural context 📚— Before the trip, we read books or watch documentaries and fun shows about the destination so she can get some background knowledge and know what to expect.

2. Plan fun activities! 🚴– We like renting bikes, going to bookstores and visiting museums. You can still visit the top sights, but weaving in at least one activity totally changes the vibe. 

3. Spend time in nature 🏔️— Our happiest moments often happen outdoors, whether that’s going for a hike, going to the beach, or playing at the park.

4. Build in little challenges 📸 – Games like scavenger hunts, photo contests, or “I Spy” keep everyone engaged. 

Traveling more intentionally with kids doesn’t mean going to Disneyland or making every trip about them. You don’t have to give up your dreams of visiting certain places, you just need to plan with more intention. It’ll change the way your kid perceives travel. 💛

👋 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! 🌏 

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  • Have you traveled China 🇨🇳 with your kids?  Every trip here is an adventure, especially for little ones!

Last summer, we spent 3 weeks traveling China with our daughter and had the best time! Our main goal was for her to join a Mandarin summer camp, but we experienced so much more than that. 

We veered off the beaten path and explored all over Yunnan. Our favorite part was Lijiang, home to a historical old town with plenty of stories to tell. Shangri La was also an eye-opener, where we learned so much about Tibetan culture.

For worldschooling families raising Chinese-speaking kids, a trip to China is an incredibly educational and rewarding 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! 🌏 

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We’ve landed in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 where we’ll be based for the next 6 months! It’s so exciting to be back and the city is just as stunning as the last time I was here. Kaleya is already in love, especially with all the beautiful nature, museums and playgrounds. 🍃 Can’t wait to explore more of South Africa! If you’ve been or from here, please share all the tips you have for Cape Town with kids👇 👋🏻 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! 🌏 #capetown #capetownwithkids #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily
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What’s it like raising a third culture kid? First things first, a third culture kid is a child raised in a culture that’s not their parents. 🎏 Ever since Kaleya was 2 years old, we have been living outside of our home countries (Spain and Singapore). 🇸🇬 🇪🇸 She doesn’t feel Spanish nor Singaporean — or fully Mexican or Dutch. Yes she struggles with identity and belonging; but I remind her that she’s a citizen of the world, and she has a bit of all the cultures she has experienced. Besides, being a third culture kid has helped her to be open-minded, globally aware, and very resilient. 🌍 There are pros and cons when it comes to raising a third culture kid but I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I can already see how travel has made her so adaptable and worldly. 🤯 Do you think the pros outweigh the cons? Let me know in the comments 👇 👋🏻 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! 🌏 #thirdculturekid #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily
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What’s it like raising a third culture kid? A third culture kid is a child raised in a culture that’s not their parents. 🎏 Ever since Kaleya was 2 years old, we have been living outside of our home countries (Spain and Singapore). 🇸🇬 🇪🇸 She doesn’t feel Spanish nor Singaporean — or fully Mexican or Dutch. Yes she struggles with identity and belonging; but I remind her that she’s a citizen of the world, and she has a bit of all the cultures she has experienced. Besides, being a third culture kid means she’s open-minded, globally aware, and very resilient. 🌍 There are pros and cons when it comes to raising a third culture kid but I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I can already see how travel has made her so adaptable and worldly. 🤯 Do you think the pros outweigh the cons? Let me know in the comments 👇 👋🏻 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! 🌏 #thirdculturekid #travelfamily #livingabroad #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily
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I’ve lived abroad for the past 20 years and this is the reality: 1️⃣ Home is no longer just the place where you come from. I’m from Singapore and will always call it home, but I also consider Spain and Mexico my home. 🇸🇬🇪🇸🇲🇽 2️⃣ You constantly miss the place where you come from, but you know that you probably won’t go back to live there again. 3️⃣ Your entire life belongings fit into a suitcase or two 🧳 — you learned to let go of stuff and only hold on to what truly matters. ✈️ 4️⃣ People might think you’re pretending when you blank on words in your mother tongue. But honestly, you’re just used to speaking another language now… 😅 5️⃣ But through it all, you’ve learned that “home” is something you carry within you. ❤️ Having lived abroad for the past 20 years (and countless of moves), I can tell you: it’s absolutely worth it. Don’t lose sight of why you began this path. You’re doing this for you and your family 🌸 — to become stronger, more courageous, and more aligned with who you truly are. 🏔️ 👋🏻 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! 🌏 #worldschooling #familytravel #intentionalparenting #learningeverywhere #homeschooltravel #travelwithkids #educationeverywhere #edventures #unschoolinglife #worldschooltribe #digitalnomadfamily #expatlife #livingabroad #newbeginnings
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🌟 Why Perth is a Dream for Families! 🌟 Perth is one of Australia’s most family-friendly cities — packed with nature, wildlife outdoor adventures that both little ones and grown-ups will love. 🐾🌊🌿 Here are some of the best places to visit: 🦘 Caversham Wildlife Park – Get up close with kangaroos, koalas & farm animals. It’s hands-on fun for little explorers! 
🚴‍♀️ Rottnest Island – Say hi to the happiest animal on earth (hello, quokkas! 😍) and bike your way around stunning beaches. 
🌄 The Pinnacles – A magical desert full of limestone formations. It’s like stepping onto another planet! 
🏄‍♂️ Lancelin Sand Dunes – Sandboarding, 4WD rides & endless dunes to climb. Adrenaline meets sandy fun! 👋🏻 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! 🌏 #worldschooling #familytravel #learningeverywhere #travelwithkids #educationeverywhere #digitalnomadfamily #PerthWithKids #CavershamWildlifePark #RottnestIsland #ThePinnacles #australiawithkids
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Can you worldschool if you’re on a school schedule? 🤔📚 Yes! Worldschooling isn’t just for unschoolers or full-time travelers. It’s about how you see the world and learn from it. 📮Send this to someone who wants to start worldschooling but isn’t sure how! 

Here are 5 ways we worldschool while still following our kids’ school calendar: 1️⃣ We turn every school break into an opportunity — long weekends, fall break, spring break, and summer? We’re off exploring. We plan around the calendar, not against it. 🗓️🌍✈️⛰️🕌 2️⃣ We immerse in local culture — by joining in celebrations like at Day of the Dead and dressing in traditional wear like the kimono in Japan. It makes learning other cultures so fun and experiential. 🎏🇯🇵 👘 3️⃣ We blend lessons with location — whether it’s learning about ancient civilization while walking through Mayan temples or how glaciers are formed while in Patagonia. Curriculum meets real life, and it sticks. 🌋📖🌅📖🍉 4️⃣ We read stories from around the world — bedtime books, encyclopedias and audiobooks that bring different cultures, voices, and perspectives into our daily routine. Books are our passports when we’re home. 📚🌏 5️⃣ We teach our kid different languages— our kid learns Spanish and English in school, and takes Mandarin classes online. She’s even been in China for a Mandarin camp! Language is more than words — it’s culture. 🗣️❤️ 👋🏻 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! 🌏 #worldschooling #familytravel #intentionalparenting #learningeverywhere #homeschooltravel #travelwithkids #educationeverywhere #edventures #unschoolinglife #worldschooltribe #digitalnomadfamily
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As we get ready to leave Mexico in just a few days, I’m getting all emotional. 🥹 Mexico has changed our lives, no question. It has helped carve a life of intention and adventure for our whole family. We learned to slow down and appreciate the smaller things in life, but still head out for adventures that fulfill us! ✨ It’s opened doors to a new way of life, one surrounded by friends who are like family. We’ve never had such an incredible network of support, and we’re so grateful. We will bring whatever we’ve learned in Mexico with us, to the next stage in life. Thank you Mexico, you are a total legend! 🇲🇽 It’s not an adios, but rather hasta luego! 👋 #livinginmexico #familyadventures #worldschooling #movingabroad #mexicolife #digitalnomadfamily
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I remember walking through the rough streets of Timor-Leste, when I looked at both my husband and kid, and saw that none of us were enjoying the trip. 😔 We were in the midst of a three-month sabbatical in Southeast Asia, which was supposed to be an epic family adventure. But with the challenging environment and lack of activities, it felt more dreadful than fun. 💡That’s when I realized we needed to do things differently. After years of trial and error, I feel like I’ve finally gotten the hang of it… 🔑 Here’s how we travel more intentionally: 1. Learn cultural context 📚— Before the trip, we read books or watch documentaries and fun shows about the destination so she can get some background knowledge and know what to expect. 2. Plan fun activities! 🚴– We like renting bikes, going to bookstores and visiting museums. You can still visit the top sights, but weaving in at least one activity totally changes the vibe. 3. Spend time in nature 🏔️— Our happiest moments often happen outdoors, whether that’s going for a hike, going to the beach, or playing at the park. 4. Build in little challenges 📸 – Games like scavenger hunts, photo contests, or “I Spy” keep everyone engaged. Traveling more intentionally with kids doesn’t mean going to Disneyland or making every trip about them. You don’t have to give up your dreams of visiting certain places, you just need to plan with more intention. It’ll change the way your kid perceives travel. 💛 👋 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! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling
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Have you traveled China 🇨🇳 with your kids? Every trip here is an adventure, especially for little ones! Last summer, we spent 3 weeks traveling China with our daughter and had the best time! Our main goal was for her to join a Mandarin summer camp, but we experienced so much more than that. We veered off the beaten path and explored all over Yunnan. Our favorite part was Lijiang, home to a historical old town with plenty of stories to tell. Shangri La was also an eye-opener, where we learned so much about Tibetan culture. For worldschooling families raising Chinese-speaking kids, a trip to China is an incredibly educational and rewarding 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! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #chinawithkids #chinafamilyadventures #worldschoolingchina
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