We are a family of 5 traveling the world together since June 2018. ๐
After a life-changing trip to Thailand in 2017, we sold everything we owned and chose a different path, one built around travel, curiosity, and being together.
Weโre Mommy (a photographer), Daddy (an acupuncturist), and our three kids: Cosimo, Emma, and Luca.
We took our kids out of traditional school and now world-school as we travel, because for us, the world is the classroom.
Through our videos, we share real family travel, cultural experiences, everyday moments on the road, and the lessons we learn along the way. This channel is our video diary of life beyond the โnormalโ path.
Our hope is to inspire families to let go of fear, trust themselves, and explore the world with the people they love most.
โจ New travel videos, experiences, and family stories every week.
The 5 World Explorers
๐ด New Revised Blog Post!
Darwin was only supposed to be a quick stopover before we flew to Alice Springs...
Instead, it became one of the biggest surprises of our trip around Australia.
In just a couple of days, we found ourselves holding baby crocodiles, learning about Darwin's fascinating history, cooling off at the waterfront, watching a beautiful tropical sunset, and discovering the incredible waterfalls of Litchfield National Park.
Looking back, we only wish we had stayed longer!
If you're planning a trip to Australia's Northern Territory, I've just updated our guide with our favorite family-friendly experiences and practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.
๐ Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/6-unforgettable-things-โฆ
Have you been to Darwin, or is Australia's Top End still on your bucket list? ๐ฆ๐บ๐
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The 5 World Explorers
๐งก New Revised Blog Post!
Before visiting Uluru, I thought it was simply Australia's most famous rock.
I couldn't have been more wrong.
Our journey through Australia's Red Centre became one of the most meaningful experiences of our travels. From an unexpected stop at Kings Canyon and our very first campervan adventure to learning about the Anangu culture and watching the colours of Uluru change at sunset, this was so much more than a sightseeing trip.
Even after years of traveling the world, Uluru remains one of the most spiritual places we've ever experienced.
I've just updated our blog with everything we learned, practical tips for visiting with kids, and why I wish we had planned a few extra days.
๐ Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/on-the-way-to-uluru/
Have you ever visited Uluru, or is it still on your travel bucket list? I'd love to hear! ๐ฆ๐บโจ
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๐ฆ New Revised Blog Post!
When we first planned our trip to Kangaroo Island, I thought it would simply be the best place in Australia to see kangaroos...
I quickly discovered that kangaroos are everywhere in Australia! ๐
What I didn't expect was to fall in love with the island itself. From watching sea lions and fur seals in the wild to spotting koalas, exploring Remarkable Rocks, tasting fresh oysters, and ending our visit sandboarding at Little Sahara, Kangaroo Island felt like a miniature version of Australia all in one place.
I've just updated our guide with our favorite family-friendly experiences and practical tips to help you plan your own visit.
๐ Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/8-things-to-do-on-kangaโฆ
Have you been to Kangaroo Island, or is it still on your Australia bucket list?
I'd love to hear! ๐ฆ๐บโจ
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Some stories take a little longer to tell.
As I was looking through old photos and videos, I realized I had never shared the story of our three-month campervan journey through Croatia back in 2020. It was such a special chapter of our full-time travels that it deserved more than just a few clips, so I'm finally putting it all together.
In this post, we revisit our road trip through Croatia, from the waterfalls of Plitvice and Krka National Parks to the Roman Arena in Pula, the medieval streets of Dubrovnik, the peaceful islands of Mljet and Korฤula, and a Christmas spent on Krk Island. Along the way, we explored caves, learned new skills, met incredible people, and created memories that still shape our family today.
Read the full blog post here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/croatia-with-kids/
Watch all of our Croatia videos here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Sometimes the stories that take the longest to tell become the ones you treasure the most.
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The 5 World Explorers
๐ New Revised Blog Post!
Back in 2018, we had never traveled by campervan before.
Three months later, after exploring Australia and New Zealand in four different campervans, we were completely hooked. โค๏ธ
We learned so much along the way, sometimes the easy way, sometimes the hard way! From driving on the left side of the road and avoiding kangaroos at dusk to finding campsites, living in a tiny space as a family of five, and embracing the freedom of having our home on wheels.
I've just updated this blog post with everything we've learned over the years, including the fact that we loved campervan travel so much... we eventually bought our own campervan and explored Europe too! ๐โจ
If you're dreaming of an Australia or New Zealand road trip, I hope these 17 campervan tips help make your adventure a little easier.
๐ Read the full blog here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/camper-van-tips-australโฆ
Have you ever traveled by campervan? Or is it on your bucket list? I'd love to hear! ๐
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The 5 World Explorers
๐ด New Revised Blog Post...still in Australia!
Cairns was only supposed to be a quick stop before picking up our campervan...
Instead, it became one of our favorite places in Australia! ๐ฆ๐บ๐
Between the Great Barrier Reef, the world's oldest tropical rainforest, a scenic train ride, Fitzroy Island, and unforgettable family adventures, we quickly realized three days weren't enough.
If you're planning a trip to Tropical North Queensland, I've just updated our Cairns guide with our favorite family-friendly experiences.
๐ Read it here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/6-things-to-do-in-cairnโฆ
Have you been to Cairns? What's your favorite thing to do there? ๐
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โ๏ธ New Revised Blog Post!
Looking back over more than 8 years of full-time travel, I realized some of our biggest travel lessons didn't come from the places we visited... they came from the mistakes we made along the way. โค๏ธ
We forgot a backpack with all our passports, dealt with terrible accommodations, almost paid thousands for a rental car, got stuck at immigration, and even found ourselves in situations we never expected.
At the time, some of these moments felt stressful.
Today, they're some of our favorite travel stories because each one taught us something valuable.
I updated this older blog post with everything we've learned since, and I hope these 12 lessons help make your own travels just a little easier.
๐ Have you ever had a travel mistake that turned into a valuable lesson? I'd love to hear your story!
๐ Read the full blog here: www.the5worldexplorers.com/12-valuable-travel-lessโฆ
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๐ฆ๐บ New Revised Blog Post!
Before we left for Tasmania, we thought one week would be enough...
We were wrong. โค๏ธ
This beautiful island completely surprised us. We explored fascinating convict history at Port Arthur, hiked to the breathtaking Wineglass Bay Lookout, watched the ocean crash into Remarkable Cave, met friendly wallabies, learned about Tasmania's wool industry, and simply fell in love with the incredible scenery around every corner.
Looking back while updating this blog reminded me just how special this week was. It's amazing how many memories came flooding back as I refreshed the photos and stories all these years later.
If you're planning a trip to Australia, I truly think Tasmania deserves a spot on your itinerary!
๐ Read our updated blog here: ๐
www.the5worldexplorers.com/a-week-in-tasmania-withโฆ
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The 5 World Explorers
๐ New Revised Blog Post!
Did you know one of our favorite travel traditions started completely by accident?
When we began traveling full-time, we quickly realized we couldn't carry all the books we wanted to read. That led us to discover used bookstores, little campground book exchanges, and a tradition that has stayed with our family for the past eight years.
We even started leaving our The 5 World Explorers sticker inside the books we exchanged... and believe it or not, two people actually found them and reached out to us! โค๏ธ
I loved looking back at this memory and updating the post with everything we've learned since those early days of traveling.
If you love books, travel, or simply discovering unexpected traditions along the way, I think you'll enjoy this one.
๐ Read it here: ๐
www.the5worldexplorers.com/the-book-exchange-experโฆ
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๐ฆ๐บ New revised Blog Post!
Australia will always hold a special place in our hearts. โค๏ธ It wasn't just an incredible country to explore; it was where our full-time travel journey truly began.
Looking back eight years later, I realized just how much those first two months shaped us as a family. I completely rewrote this post, reflecting not only on the places we visited but also on everything we learned about ourselves along the way.
And here's the exciting part... in just a few months, we'll be returning to Australia for the first time since this adventure! ๐ฆ๐บ We can't wait to see it again through new eyes.
If you'd like to join us as we look back on the trip that started it all, you can read the blog here:
๐ www.the5worldexplorers.com/our-2-months-in-australโฆ
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