Everyday Adventures
Stories from the road
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Oudtshoorn with Kids: Ostriches, Meerkats and Klein Karoo Adventures
Oudtshoorn is one of those destinations that has made it onto our family travel list not once, but…
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5 Reasons to Travel Journal with Your Kids (And How to Get Started)
Travelling with kids is full of moments you wish you could bottle up. The first time they spot…
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Paddling the Orange River with Kids: A South African Adventure Under the Stars
For a few years during my childhood, we made the trek up to the Orange River in South…
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Kids Travel Journal: A Reason to Notice More
What if the best part of a travel journal wasn’t just filling it in? Okay, yes. We know,…
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Birdwatching in South Africa: Family, Memories and the Magic of Birds
Can you remember the way the pages smell? Poring over the birds illustrated on glossy vintage paper; wings…
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Whale Watching in South Africa with Kids: Hermanus & Plettenberg Bay
One of my earliest memories is sitting on the rocks in Hermanus watching whales “frolick”. My aunt is…
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Meet Lewyn Maefala: Our South Africa Adventure Journal Local Expert
Today is Heritage Day in South Africa, a day to celebrate the cultures, traditions and stories that make…
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Educational Travel, Family Travel, Safari with kids, South Africa, Stories & Community, UncategorizedWorld Rhino Day: Meet the Black Mambas protecting the wild.
It takes a village to raise a child. We think it takes a village to protect the wild…
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3 of the Wildest Campsites in Namibia for Families
We’ve travelled extensively through Namibia over the years, to be honest a Namibian self-drive is possibly one of…
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Malaria-Free Safari in South Africa
You dream of taking your children on safari. It’s that once-in-a-lifetime item on your bucket list that you…
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How SANParks Camps Work: What to Book and What to Expect with Kids
The first time you try to book a South African national park, the website hands you a list…
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Educational Travel, Creative & Mindful Activities, Family Travel, Safari with kids, South Africa, Travel TipsWhat to Write in a Travel Journal: 20 Prompts Kids Can Use Again and Again
Hand a child a blank journal at the end of a long travelling day and watch what happens.…
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Safari with Kids: What to Expect and How to Make the Most of It
In our guide to Safari with Kids: What to Expect and How to Make the Most of It,…
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The Best Time to Visit South Africa with Kids
There is no bad time to visit South Africa with children. There are only trade-offs, and once you…
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Is South Africa Safe for Families? A Parent’s Guide
Is South Africa safe for families? It is almost always the first question parents ask, usually before anyone…
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Complete Family Travel Guide to South Africa
Planning a family trip to South Africa can feel huge at first, but that is exactly why it…
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Las Bardenas Reales by Campervan: Our Family Adventure in Spain’s Desert
The rocks look as if they have been painted with tiger stripes of red and gold, as the…
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What to Pack for Sedona, Arizona, for Children: A Family Hiking Guide
Packing for Sedona is not like packing for an ordinary family vacation. The red rocks may look warm,…
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Redwoods with Kids: What to Expect When Kids Meet the Redwoods.
Redwoods with kids is the most magical adventure you could experience with your kids for the first time.…
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Wildlife Watching in Yellowstone National Park: A Kid-Friendly Guide for Curious Travelers
Wildlife watching in Yellowstone is one of the best ways for kids to become curious explorers. Around every…
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Botswana, Educational Travel, Family Travel, Safari with kids, Self-drive, Stories & Community, Travel TipsBotswana Travel with Kids: Meerkats, quad bikes and a night on the Makgadikgadi Pans, the #1 Adventure
The adventure, followed by logistics & tips at the end. During our family self-drive trip through Botswana, we…
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The Magical Legends of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
There is a magical place in Barcelona where the streets seem to whisper. Not loudly, just enough to…
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What You Need to Know About Ou com balla in Barcelona
Know about Ou com balla before visiting Barcelona in late May or early June, because this centuries-old Catalan…
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Top 5 Family Friendly camps in Kruger National Park
Top 5 Rest Camps for Families in Kruger National Park I grew up hearing about Kruger from my…