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.
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Day 188 - Building Dreams, Big Waves and Sunset Horse Riding in Morocco
From making progress on a new AI project to tackling some of the biggest waves we’ve seen in Sidi Kaouki and finishing the day with horses on the beach at sunset, Day 188 was packed with family adventures and memorable moments.
Day 187 - Sunset Rides and Moroccan Adventures in Sidi Kaouki
From relaxed café breakfasts and future travel conversations to sunset horse riding along the beaches of Sidi Kaouki, Day 187 was filled with adventure, adrenaline and beautiful Moroccan coastal scenery.
Day 186 - Horse Riding in Morocco and the Heat Finally Broke Me
What was supposed to be a relaxing morning horse ride along the beach in Morocco turned into one of the toughest days we’ve had so far. Delays, heat, confusion, exhausted horses and eventually heat exhaustion had us questioning the whole experience. But somewhere amongst the chaos were still moments that made us laugh.
Day 185 - Horse Riding Chaos and Pumping Waves in Morocco
A rooftop breakfast with travellers from around the world, a chaotic and stressful horse riding adventure through the Moroccan dunes, horses swimming in the ocean, pumping surf with Emmett, and conversations about worldschooling over dinner. Day 185 in Morocco was messy, funny, exhausting and unforgettable.
Day 184 - A Slow Day in Sidi Kaouki and Big Conversations About What Comes Next
Foggy mornings, homemade Moroccan amlou, schoolwork struggles, bodyboarding at sunset and long conversations about the future. Day 184 in Sidi Kaouki was a slower day filled with simple moments, family routines and the growing reality of long-term travel life.
Day 183 - The Beautiful Chaos of an Argan Oil Experience in Morocco
Day 183 was one of those strange travel days that somehow felt both relaxing and chaotic at the same time. Between slow moka coffees, the kids disappearing into elaborate Lego worlds, confusing tour timings and learning how argan oil is traditionally made by hand, it ended up being a day full of little moments that reminded us travel rarely goes exactly to plan in Morocco.
Day 182 - The Family Exercise That Changed How We’re Thinking About Travel
A foggy morning in Morocco led to one of the most important conversations of our trip so far. Between surf sessions, Moroccan breakfasts, and late-night family chats, we tried a simple exercise that revealed what all four of us are truly looking for from this journey and maybe from life moving forward.
Day 181 - Horses, Heat and Life on the Road
Day 181 of our family worldschooling journey in Morocco included a long-awaited horse ride, warm weather, budget realities and another reminder that life on the road rarely goes exactly to plan. From restless nights and rushed tours to shared dinners and figuring out what comes next after Morocco, this was one of those very real travel days.
Day 180 - Our First Full Day in Sidi Kaouki, Featuring Horses, Wind and Travel Reality
Our first full day in Sidi Kaouki involved leading horses through valleys and waterholes, relaxing on the beach watching kitesurfers, adjusting to a very different style of accommodation and realising that this little surf town in Morocco is far more expensive than we expected.
Day 179 - Leaving Essaouira Behind and Arriving in Sidi Kaouki
Day 179 of our family gap year brought a change of pace as we packed up in Essaouira and made the short coastal journey to Sidi Kaouki, Morocco. Between remote surveying work, rooftop website fixes, windy beach walks, Moroccan tea and a sunset dinner by the Atlantic, it was the beginning of a slower and more rugged chapter of our Moroccan adventure.
Day 178 - Saying Goodbye to Essaouira and the KSE Crew
Day 178 was our final full day in Essaouira before heading to Sidi Kaouki. Between surf sessions, goodbye dinners, FaceTimes with family and friends back home, and one last visit to KSE Surf Shop, it turned into one of those unexpected days that makes you realise how attached you’ve become to a place and the people in it.
Day 177 - Kitesurfing, Family and One Epic 40th Birthday
I turned 40 on the coast of Morocco surrounded by my family, good food, ocean air and complete chaos learning to kitesurf. From birthday cards and Moroccan leather gifts to wipeouts in massive surf, sunset dinners and cheesecake back at the apartment, it was one of the most memorable birthdays of my life.
Day 176 - Kite Surfing Crashes, Biscoff Msemens and Turning 40 in Morocco
Day 176 of our family worldschooling journey brought another kite surfing lesson in Essaouira, plenty of crashes, a near breakthrough on the board, tangled kite lines, late-night pasta, and introducing a local msemen cook to the magic of Biscoff spread. On the eve of turning 40, it felt like one of those chaotic, memorable travel days that somehow captures everything this trip has become.
Day 175 - Learning to Trust the Kite
Day 175 of our family gap year brought the second stage of my kitesurfing lessons in Morocco. From learning how to generate power with the kite to getting dragged through the ocean and potentially breaking my pinky toe, it was a challenging but exciting day filled with progression, beach life and slow family moments back at the apartment.
Day 174 - Learning to Kitesurf in Essaouira During My 40th Birthday Week
A surprise kite surfing lesson, family beach time, safe food discoveries, and a much-needed quiet night in. Day 174 of our travels in Essaouira was another memorable part of my 40th birthday week in Morocco.
Day 173 - Quad Bikes, Sand Dunes and Sunset Walls in Essaouira
Quad biking through the sand dunes of Essaouira, mint tea in a fisherman’s beach shack, sunset views from ancient Moroccan fortress walls and another unforgettable day of 40th birthday celebrations in Morocco.
Day 172 - Surfboards, Stomach Wins and the Start of 40
After a rough week of sickness in Morocco, Day 172 finally brought some relief. A family surf session in Essaouira, the best meal we’ve had in weeks, progress toward cadastral endorsement and the beginning of Levi’s 40th birthday celebrations made for one of our best days in a while.
Day 171 - Sick Kia, Surf Sessions and a Rough Mother’s Day in Essaouira
A rough Mother’s Day in Morocco with sickness, work stress and flat energy around the apartment somehow turned into one of the best surf sessions yet. While Kia rested in bed, Levi and Emmett scored perfect waves in Essaouira and shared an unforgettable afternoon in the water.
Day 170 - Surf Sessions, Creative Kids and a Rough End to the Day
Day 170 in Morocco started with creativity, good waves and one of our best surf sessions yet in Essaouira. The kids are getting more confident in the ocean every day, but after an incredible afternoon at the beach, stomach bugs hit again and the day ended very differently to how it began.
Day 169 - Off Bellies, Big Decisions and a Breezy Day in Essaouira
After battling upset stomachs in Morocco, we slowed things right down in Essaouira. A breezy beach day, a 5km run, discussions about the future of our trip, and plenty of uncertainty about where we head next.