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 Blog page.
Day 8 - Phu Quoc: Beach Rides, Buffet Feasts & Balancing Work With Worldschooling
A slow island Friday in Phu Quoc with buffet breakfasts, remote work, beach bike rides, surprise Vietnamese dishes and an uphill cycle that nearly finished our legs.
Day 7 - Ferries, Rough Seas and a Three-Car Shuffle to Phu Quoc
A full travel day from the Mekong Delta to Phu Quoc, complete with ferry crossings, bun shortages, rough seas, luggage chaos and a three-car shuffle before finally arriving at Bambusa Resort.
Day 6 - Slow Bikes, Sprayed Trees & Free Tea in the Mekong Delta
A slow family day in the Mekong Delta turned into chemical tree spray, condensed milk coffee overload, remote work from Vietnam, and a wholesome moment when a local café refused our money.
Day 5 - Kia’s Birthday 🎉on the Mekong Delta: Floating Markets, Sunrise Boats & River Life
Kia’s birthday began at 5am with a sunrise cruise along the Mekong Delta. From floating boat-breakfasts and bustling river markets to jungle lodges and a Vietnamese cooking class, it was a birthday like no other… chaotic, colourful, and unforgettable.
Day 4 - Mekong Delta Island Adventure: Coconuts, Archerfish and a Ferry in the Dark
A chaotic start turned into one of our most unforgettable days in Vietnam. From fresh coconuts and puffed rice explosions to archerfish encounters, buffalo rides and a surprise ferry crossing in the dark, our Mekong Delta island adventure with kids was pure magic.
Day 3 - Cu Chi Tunnels With Kids is Way More Fun! Crawling Through Vietnam’s Underground War History
On Day 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, we explored the Cu Chi Tunnels as a family, crawling through narrow underground passages, learning Vietnam’s war history from our brilliant local guide, and finishing the day with street shuttlecock and fresh pho.
Day 2 - Scooters, Street Food and Rooftop Views in Ho Chi Minh City
Day two in Ho Chi Minh City saw us riding scooters through District 1 and District 3, exploring Book Street and local temples, visiting historic memorials, wandering flower markets and finishing with pork noodles and street-side ice cream.
Day 1 - Touchdown in Ho Chi Minh City
We landed in Ho Chi Minh City at dawn, survived customs with bored kids, ate street-side bánh mì, and stumbled into an international martial arts festival.