After a massive day, we slowed things right down. An easy morning run, long social breakfast, pool time with new friends, and a surprisingly awesome kids’ talent show. With work nearly wrapped for the year, we’re finally close to tools down mode.

Starfish Beach was everything you imagine, boardwalks, houses on stilts, crystal water and starfish everywhere. But while one part of our family soaked up the postcard-perfect day, the other hit a wall. Day 27 was a reminder that long-term travel isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes the wheels come off, and that’s part of the journey too.

After a huge day at VinWonders, we slowed things down with long breakfast chats, smoothie bowls, pickleball battles and a dads’ night featuring traditional Polish alcohol. Work is ramping up, Christmas shutdown is in sight, and holiday mode can’t come soon enough.

Day 25 was easily the biggest day of our trip so far. From rollercoasters and rapids to an unexpected aquarium inside a giant turtle and a fire-filled castle light show at night, VinWonders delivered nonstop action. We ran from ride to ride, smashed down water slides, bumped our heads racing each other on foam mats, and ended the night watching dragons and flames light up the sky. Absolutely unforgettable.

Day 24 was a tale of two halves. A stressful workday, a tight hamstring forcing a rest from running, and then one of the most fun afternoons we’ve had so far. Sunset paddleboards, drone footage, a beachfront feast, fire twirling, and three unexpected shots of rice wine that definitely weren’t tea.

A sweaty 5km sunrise run, adults vs kids soccer in the heat, accidental durian ice cream, and a scooter crash right in front of our dinner table. Day 23 was equal parts chaos, culture and quiet reminders to stay switched on in Vietnam.

Day 22 delivered one of those unforgettable travel days. We flew over the ocean on the world’s biggest 3 cable car, watched Emmett conquer his fear on a wooden roller coaster, raced each other down water slides, and laughed until our cheeks hurt. A huge day of sun, courage and pure fun.

Three weeks into our worldschooling adventure and the rain rolled in. We swapped adventure days, sweated through a hut workout, discovered electro-acupuncture for $12, and got completely lost inside King Kong Supermarket. A slower day that reminded us this trip isn’t just about big moments, it’s about the in-between ones too.

A morning run with new friends, a plumbing disaster of international proportions, lantern-making, pickleball chaos, and a rain-soaked scooter ride through Vietnam at night. Day 20 had everything, including “spikey rain” at 60km/hr.

Day 19 at Le Forest brought shattered windows, windy scooter rides, honey kombucha, and a bee farm adventure. From early morning runs with new mates to swimming at Ong Lang Beach and Rosie’s latest toothbrush prank, it was another full day of family travel in Phu Quoc.

Our first morning at Le Forest kicked off with Rosie hiding in the freezer, a 3km jog in the heat to make soccer, competitive dads flying around the field, and an afternoon of pickleball before scootering out for pho. A full, sweaty, slightly chaotic worldschool day, and we’re only just getting started.

Our final morning at Bambusa felt like leaving home. From Rosie hiding in the freezer preparing for Austria, to gifting koalas to new friends, to beach swims, chaotic world-schooling hub energy, and a wild 280-volt power surge that nearly fried our gear. Day 17 had everything.