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Did you know pyramids aren’t just in Egypt? Pyra

Did you know pyramids aren’t just in Egypt? Pyramids are in Mexico too!

While we were in Mexico, we had a chance to visit some pyramids at archaeological sites around the Yucatán.

While we didn’t get to see the most famous site, Chichén Itzá, we did see some others, including Uxmal (pictured here).

Here are some alternatives to Chichén Itzá that you can check out on your next visit to Mexico:

👉🏽 Teotihuacán
👉🏽 Uxmal
👉🏽 Ek Balam
👉🏽 Dzibilchaltun

There is so much to learn about the history of the pre-Hispanic cultures that continue to exist in Mexico.

Which Mexican pyramid have you visited during your travels?
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If you saw our recent Reel, you’ll know that we

If you saw our recent Reel, you’ll know that we don’t completely travel light. 🧳🎒

Four carry-ons, four checked bags, and a ukulele must seem like a handful! But it’s also essentially our house, classroom, and workspace packed into bags. 😲

So what do we look for when we choose a backpack for travel? Well we focus on the following things:

👉🏽 Durability and quality
👉🏽 Volume and storage capacity
👉🏽 Versatility
👉🏽 Fit and comfort

We consider a backpack for travel as an investment, and we want to make sure we get one that lasts for many trips to come.

Head over to my blog to see our picks for our favorite backpacks for travel (link in bio).

Which backpack is your favorite?
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We learned how to paddle-board in Mexico. And now

We learned how to paddle-board in Mexico. And now it’s one of our favorite water activities to do!

This pic was taken in Progreso, Mexico, when my husband and I decided to do a date day exploring the mangroves just outside the city.

What a great way to explore, and a great way to spend quality time as a couple!

Do you paddle board? Where’s your favorite place to do it?
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Do you know what city we absolutely loved while we

Do you know what city we absolutely loved while we were in England? It was Birmingham!

If you’re wondering “why Birmingham?”, here are a few fun facts about England’s second largest city.

Birmingham was a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. At one point, the city was the largest producer of pens in the world. Today, it’s a center for education and learning, and is home to the largest public library in England.

We loved our time in Birmingham, and think worldschooling families will love it too.

Scroll through the photos and see why it’s such a cool city:

📸 Thinktank Science Museum
📸 Coffin Works Museum
📸 Pen Museum
📸 Lapworth Geology Museum
📸 Safari Park
📸 Clent Hills
📸 Black Country Museum
📸 Cadbury World
📸 Warwick Castle
📸 Winterbourne Mansion

Where would you want to go in Birmingham?
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My heart is full right now. 💗 Yesterday was a

My heart is full right now. 💗

Yesterday was a fun beach day, filled with playing and laughter.

No matter where you are in the world, I hope you found moments of joy in your day too!
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What do you know about Singapore? Is it all just f

What do you know about Singapore? Is it all just from the movie, Crazy Rich Asians?

Singapore may be a crazy expensive city, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy it in an affordable way.

Here are a couple of tips:
👉🏽Take the MRT from the airport instead of shelling out money for a taxi
👉🏽Buy your meals at the famous hawker centers
👉🏽Visit the Gardens By The Bay (it’s free to enter!)
👉🏽Use the MRT to explore the city

Bonus: if you’re only spending a layover in Singapore, you can still explore the city for free with their Free Singapore Tour.

We love Singapore, and feel like it’s such a unique place in Southeast Asia.

Have you been to Singapore? What did you like best about the city?
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When you think of Indonesia, do you normally assoc

When you think of Indonesia, do you normally associate it with hiking?

We definitely don’t. But when we were there in 2019, we actually did a lot of outdoor activities!

One of our favorite memories from our time in Indonesia was hiking the islands surrounding Flores and seeing Komodo dragons in real life. Yes, Komodo dragons! 😲

This pic was from our tour with @bintangkomodotours, where we got to hike, see Komodo dragons, snorkel, and swim with Manta rays. Who knew Indonesia had so many fun outdoor activities?

What fun outdoor activities have you had during your travels in Asia?
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Can I just say how grateful I am to have a partner

Can I just say how grateful I am to have a partner who loves traveling as much as I do?

These last few years have had their ups and downs, but I truly believe that they have brought me closer to my husband.

Because we spend so much time together, we don’t have the luxury to let things fester. We have to address things head on.

Sometimes it can be tough. And believe me, we don’t always see eye to eye on things. But what we do try to do is focus on communication. That’s the key to making full time travel with your partner and family work.

Do you communicate well with your partner and kids? What strategies do you use for communication?
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