Exploring Bolivia’s Amazon: Pampas and Madidi National Park
Reaching the Bolivian Amazon isn’t easy, but that’s part of what makes it so rewarding. Our journey involved flight delays, maintenance issues, and a four-hour boat ride upriver, including getting stuck on rocks and bailing out water by hand. Read the full story of how we got there. Travelling to the Amazon: An Adventure in Itself […]
Travelling to Bolivia’s Amazon: An Adventure in Itself
Rurrenabaque is the main gateway to Bolivia’s Amazon basin, and just getting there turned into a few of our most memorable (and dramatic) travel days. Our family spent five days exploring two distinct areas of the Amazon: two days in the wildlife-rich pampas (the grassy lowlands) and three days deep in the jungle of Madidi […]
Breathless in Bolivia: Managing Altitude Sickness as a Family
“Why am I out of breath walking to the kitchen?” That was my first thought when we arrived in La Paz, Bolivia—3,650 metres (nearly 12,000 feet) above sea level. The city is dramatic, colourful, and breathtaking in every sense of the word. But its altitude means you have to plan your visit around how your […]
Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats with Kids: A Family Adventure
The Uyuni Salt Flats had been on our family travel wish list since the early planning stages of our world trip. We’d seen the surreal photos—mirror reflections in the rainy season, perspective-defying poses, endless blinding white—and couldn’t wait to experience it ourselves. What we didn’t expect was how much more this tour would offer: cactus-covered […]
Bolivia with Kids: A 27-Day Itinerary through Cities, Jungles, and Salt Flats
Thinking about visiting Bolivia with your family? Bolivia wasn’t originally on our radar, but it turned out to be the biggest surprise of our entire world trip. It quickly became one of our favourite destinations. From the bustling streets of La Paz to the steamy rivers of the Amazon, from dinosaur trails in Toro Toro […]
Family Guide to La Paz: A Flexible 5-Day Itinerary
La Paz is a city of extremes. At over 12,000 feet above sea level, it’s the highest capital city in the world, nestled dramatically in a valley surrounded by jagged peaks of the Andes. But it’s not just the altitude that takes your breath away. La Paz is a city of contrasts, where colourful markets […]
Chasing Jaguars in Bolivia: A Family Safari in Jaguarland
We had been looking forward to our Jaguarland adventure since we booked our trip to Bolivia, and when the day finally came, we were thrilled. Being avid safari goers, we couldn’t wait to explore one of the best places in South America for wildlife sightings. This privately owned property is considered one of Bolivia’s top […]
Visiting Torotoro National Park: Know Before You Go
Toro Toro National Park may be Bolivia’s smallest national park, but it delivers big on adventure. From sweeping canyons and magical caves to ancient rock paintings and pristine dinosaur fossils, this off-the-beaten-path destination offers a truly unique experience. We only had two days at the park, but we could have easily spent more time discovering […]
Our 17 Month World Trip Itinerary
After years of dreaming and planning, it was finally time. From February 2022 to August 2023, we set off on a 17-month journey around the world as a family. With four backpacks, a loosely plotted route, and open minds, we embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. In the end, here’s what our journey looked […]
Around the World in 17 Months
One family. 529 days. 21 countries. Countless memories. It was a bright and sunny February morning when we left for the airport, our spirits soaring with anticipation. After years of dreaming and planning, it was time! We were finally beginning our world trip as a family, exploring new places, meeting new people, and stepping far […]
