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🇲🇳 One of our most unforgettable adventures in Mongolia, now revised! 🦌

This week I revisited our journey deep into Northern Mongolia to spend time with the Tsaatan reindeer herders. And wow… reading it brought everything back. ❤️

A 12-hour sleeper train, two days driving off-road through the Mongolian countryside, camping in the wilderness, cars stuck in the mud, millions of mosquitoes 😂, and finally a 6-hour horseback ride into the Taiga.

And then we were there.
Surrounded by reindeer, learning about a way of life completely different from ours, watching Cosimo try to milk a reindeer, Luca making everyone stop to play in a tiny patch of snow, and sharing an experience that our family still talks about today.
It was definitely not an easy journey, but it remains one of the most incredible experiences we’ve had traveling the world.

I’ve just updated the full story on the blog with more context and reflections from our time there.

👉 Read the updated blog post: www.the5worldexplorers.com/reindeer-tribe/
🎥 Watch our Mongolia Reindeer Tribe adventure playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

And a little fun connection: this experience later inspired part of Book 2 of our Adventure Globe series! 🦌🌍📚 www.theadventureglobe.com/books

Sometimes going back through these old stories reminds me just how many incredible adventures we’ve shared together. ❤️

1 week ago | [YT] | 11

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🇧🇹 REVISED BLOG: Horse Trekking in Bhutan with Kids

When we returned to Bhutan for the second time, we wanted to experience a different side of the country. And somehow that turned into horse trekking through the mountains with our three kids! 🐴

We weren’t experienced riders, Luca was only turning 4, it was the middle of winter, and a snowstorm completely changed our plans… but it became one of the most unforgettable experiences of our travels.

Three days on horseback taught us a lot about trusting the horses, trusting our kids and being willing to change the plan when needed.
I’ve just revised the original story on the blog, with more details and practical tips for families thinking about doing something similar.

🇧🇹 Horse Trekking in Bhutan with Kids: An Unforgettable Family Adventure
👉 Read the full story: www.the5worldexplorers.com/family-horse-trek-in-bh…
🎥 And watch our family horse trek in Bhutan: https://youtu.be/nNT-rhelZNw

1 week ago | [YT] | 13

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🇧🇳 Our Brunei Girls’ Trip

This trip wasn’t originally supposed to be just the two of us. But thanks to some not-so-great planning on my part 😂 and flight prices that suddenly went way up, Emma and I ended up heading to Brunei on our own.

And what a special few days it turned out to be. ❤️
We explored beautiful mosques, walked through Kampong Ayer, searched for proboscis monkeys in the mangroves, tried local food, and discovered a country we knew very little about.

But more than anything, I loved having this unexpected time with Emma. Sometimes you don’t have to plan those special one-on-one moments with your kids; you just have to embrace them when they happen.

I’ve shared our whole adventure, what we learned, and plenty of tips for visiting Brunei on the blog. 🇧🇳

👉 Read about it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/brunei-girls-trip/

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 13

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🇧🇹 REVISED BLOG: Visiting Bhutan with Kids

Bhutan was one of the first countries we visited when we started traveling the world, and it ended up becoming one of those places we just couldn’t forget.

On this first trip, we spent a week discovering the Kingdom of Bhutan with our kids, learning about Gross National Happiness, experiencing its Buddhist traditions, trying the food, hiking to Tiger’s Nest, and getting our first glimpse into what makes this little Himalayan country so unique.

We loved it so much that just 14 months later, we came back for 21 days! ❤️
I’ve just completely revised our original blog post with updated information, practical tips for visiting Bhutan with kids, and many of the memories from that first trip.

🇧🇹 Read: www.the5worldexplorers.com/the-magical-kingdom-of-…

Have you ever thought about visiting Bhutan?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 19

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🌿 New revised blog post!
After spending much of our time on New Zealand's South Island chasing good weather, arriving in Rotorua felt like a fresh start.

The sun finally came out, the days got warmer, and we packed our itinerary with adventure.
From magical redwood forests and Māori culture to geothermal landscapes, jet boating, hot springs, Hobbiton, and incredible day trips, Rotorua ended up being one of the highlights of our New Zealand journey.

I've completely revised and updated our guide with our favorite things to do in and around Rotorua with kids.
📖 Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/9-things-to-do-in-rotor…

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 13

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🏛️ New revised blog post

Over the years, we've visited museums all over the world with our three kids.
Some lasted five minutes before someone was bored...
Others became some of our family's favorite travel memories.

After years of trial and error, I've put together our 10 best tips for visiting museums with kids—from choosing the right museum and creating scavenger hunts to finding ways to keep children curious and engaged.
If museums are part of your travels, I hope these ideas help make your next visit a fun experience for the whole family.

📖 Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/10-tips-visiting-museum…

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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🇳🇿 New Revised blog
When we first arrived in Christchurch, we thought it would simply be the starting point of our New Zealand adventure.
Instead, it completely surprised us.

From riding the historic tram and punting on the Avon River to exploring beautiful gardens, one of the best playgrounds we've ever visited, and learning about the city's inspiring recovery after the earthquake, Christchurch quickly became one of our favorite cities in New Zealand.

I've completely revised and updated our guide with everything we loved and all our tips for visiting Christchurch with kids.

📖 Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/8-things-to-do-in-chris…

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🚲 New Revised Blog Post!

If you're visiting Perth, don't miss a day trip to Rottnest Island!
We spent the day cycling around the island, discovering beautiful beaches, meeting the famous quokkas, and taking in some of the most incredible coastal views in Western Australia.

It was one of the most challenging bike rides we've ever done... but also one of the most memorable! 😅

I've shared everything we learned, including ferry tips, bike rental advice, and what we'd do differently if we visited again.

📖 Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/the-perfect-rottnest-is…

Would you rather spend the day cycling around Rottnest Island 🚲 or relaxing on one of its beautiful beaches 🏖️? 😊

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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🇦🇺 New Revised Blog Post!

Perth completely surprised us.
What we expected to be just a few days at the start of our Australian adventure turned into one of our favorite cities. We loved the relaxed atmosphere, amazing coffee, beautiful parks, family-friendly playgrounds, and the charming streets of nearby Fremantle.

We even extended our stay because we weren't ready to leave!
If you're planning a trip to Western Australia, I've put together our favorite things to do in Perth & Fremantle with kids, along with plenty of tips from our own experience.

📖 Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/best-things-to-do-in-pe…

Have you visited Perth? What was your favorite part of the city? 🇦🇺

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🚗 New Revised Blog Post!

Our 13-day road trip through Western Australia turned out to be one of our favorite adventures in Australia.
We drove over 2,400 km, discovering places that completely amazed us—from the otherworldly Pinnacles Desert and the famous Pink Lake to the dramatic cliffs of Kalbarri, the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia, and the crystal-clear waters of Ningaloo Reef.

The grand finale? Swimming alongside the world's largest fish... the gentle whale shark! 🐋💙

I've combined our two original blog posts into one updated guide with our complete itinerary, favorite stops, and practical tips to help you plan your own Western Australia road trip.

📖 Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/western-australia-road-…

If you could only choose one stop along this route, which would it be: Monkey Mia 🐬, the Pink Lake 💗, the Pinnacles 🏜️, or swimming with whale sharks 🐋? I'd love to know!

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