These posts capture our days as they unfold while travelling long term as a family. They’re written in real time, without polish or hindsight, and reflect the small moments, routines, and rhythms of life on the move.
Longer reflections and feature stories live separately on our Stories page.
Day 208 - This is Living Barry
Day 208 was all about settling into a routine in Playa del Carmen. Between early morning coffees on the balcony, a family gym session, testing our worldschooling app, tacos and beers while watching the World Cup, a Walmart grocery run, and catching up with an old workmate back home, it felt less like a holiday and more like real life. For the first time in a while, we're starting to find our rhythm.
Day 207 - Finding Space to Breathe in Mexico
After a busy few weeks of travel, jet lag and constant stimulation, Day 207 was about slowing down and finding some breathing room. Between gym sessions, swimming, app development, kinesiology planning and family time, we started to feel the benefits of settling into a routine in Playa del Carmen.
Day 206 - Settling Into Routine in Playa del Carmen
After weeks of constant travel, Day 206 was all about settling into a routine. Family gym sessions, schoolwork, app development, delicious Mexican food, and a long catch-up with family back home made for a productive and relaxing day as we continued adjusting to life in Playa del Carmen.
Day 205 - Finding Our Rhythm in Playa del Carmen
After weeks of constant travel, Day 205 was all about routine. Gym sessions, pool laps, schoolwork, catching up with old friends, working on future projects, and finally having the time and space to think about what comes next beyond the trip.
Day 204 - Our First Full Day in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Jet lag, tea instead of coffee, seaweed-covered beaches and a very expensive lesson in tourist dining. Our first full day in Playa del Carmen was spent settling into Mexico, exploring downtown, reviewing budgets and discovering just how quickly a Caribbean lunch can blow an entire day's food budget.
Day 203 - From London to Mexico: A Long Haul Flight, Turbulence and a New Home in Playa del Carmen
After a whirlwind five days in London, it was time for another big move. Day 203 saw us navigate early morning trains, a smooth airport experience, a long-haul flight across the Atlantic, some of the worst turbulence we've ever experienced, and our first taste of authentic Mexican street tacos before collapsing into bed in Playa del Carmen.