Sarawak is a state in north-west Borneo, part of Malaysia. The Malay part of Borneo is sometimes called Eastern Malaysia. Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan are the three Malaysian states and federal territories in Borneo. The rest of Borneo belongs to Indonesia and Brunei. In times gone by Sarawak changed hands regularly before becoming a part of Malaysia in the 1960s, its history is … [Read more...]
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Ways to Be a More Eco Friendly Traveller
Our lives on this planet are changing. We are at a point in time where we all have to do more to help our world survive, fast. We have just 11 years left to totally change the world. Many of us are on-board with this and the army of eco-conscious citizens swells daily, but what about those of us who travel? Is there such a thing as an eco-friendly traveller ? I'm not … [Read more...]
Family Gap Year Ideas
So you're thinking about taking a family gap year or maybe just taking off to travel around with your kids full-time? You're thinking, but not quite yet doing. You want me to give you some family gap year ideas, suggestions that may just push you towards hitting "buy" on that one way ticket. I can do that. You already know how great it will be to spend more time with your … [Read more...]
Returning Home After Long Term Travel
Almost 7 years ago Chef and I sat on the patio and hatched the plan that became an indefinite round the world trip that would change our lives. We were to set off for a family gap year that became a never ending travel lifestyle. We became nomadic long-term travellers. Last week saw us returning home. In our almost 6 years on the road we visit over 50 countries as well … [Read more...]
Christmas While Travelling
We've had 5 Christmases on the road in the last almost 6 years of full-time family travel. Another one is coming up fast and this one will be "at home" for the first time. Did you know we're almost home? I'm going to count this one as a Christmas while travelling too because returning to an empty house just days before Christmas, fresh off the plane with only the … [Read more...]
The Golden Rules of Blogging and Why You Can Ignore Them
Everyone blogs differently. I've been able to support my family in a full time travel lifestyle, without house sitting or couch surfing, for several years now because of this blog. Should you blog the way I do? Well probably not because I am me and you are you. My way works, but so might your way, so long as you know a few basics. This post is on the golden rules of blogging … [Read more...]
Why We Finally Got Rabies Vaccinations for Travel
We've been on the road well over 5 years now and finally, in 2018, we decided to get our rabies vaccinations. When we first set out for South East Asia with a 6 year old and 8 year old, we decided that rabies jabs for travel weren't necessary, so why, after 50 or so countries including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, all of South East Asia and the higher rabies risk areas of … [Read more...]
6 Simple Steps to Starting Your Own Blog and Making Money
In this post you will learn the basics of how to start and set up a blog and how to begin making money. It is aimed at complete beginners and at those wanting to improve their blogging game and grow their income. I am a travel blogger and a homeschool blogger, my online income supports my family as we travel the world. I'm not selling any blogging courses and all of this … [Read more...]
Asia With Kids – What’s it Like?
First of all, don't panic. You can do Asia with kids, we did. In fact, it's pretty easy. I normally tell people how to backpack around or through South East Asia with kids, in that I help them with planning, itineraries and travel arrangements. Today I'm going to tell you what it's actually been like. We've been travelling or backpacking with kids for over 6 years now and … [Read more...]
Scotland Travel Blog & Guide
Freshly back from a Scotland road trip, what were our highlights and what did we do up there? Which Scottish places and attractions do we recommend and which weren't best? Everything we saw and did on our early summer trip to Scotland with kids ( a teen and a tween) is going on this Scotland travel blog page, along with 20 years of experience in travel to Scotland. We can then … [Read more...]
How to Use Less Plastic When You Travel
One of the things that really bugs me about travelling, which has been particularly noticeable in South East Asia and Egypt, is the vast amount of plastic trash that we, the population generate. We, as travellers, are in danger of making the plastic problem even worse. That is not OK. I think by modelling better behaviours maybe we can get other travellers and locals … [Read more...]
The Ploughing Festival Hoteni, ( The Tanjaua) Maramures
Every May, the Tânjaua the spring ploughing festival, is held in the village of Hoteni, Romania. In 2018 was held on 17 th May 2018. ( see video below) I'll find out the date for 2019 as soon as I can. The villagers, all in traditional summer costume, process and leap through the village to glorify the first ploughing of the fields. It's something not to miss in Maramures … [Read more...]