From the pristine beaches of Siargao Island, vibing with the locals, learning to surf, exploring the hidden waterfalls and secluded gems of Camiguin island, to the very peak of the Mindanao mountain ranges- a sweet serenade and early sunrise glow from the very mount Apo backdrop and trailing morning dew and fog. The newly opened…
Author: elijah
Story teller, an avid observer. I love culture and the Idea of traveling the world with my family. He > i.
When do you start to travel with your children?
A milestone approach to traveling with children So when do you start traveling with the baby? The answer is now. Whether you have an infant, a toddler or a school age child, the perfect time is now. This is a bold statement to make but ultimately possible for any parent. It may sound cliché but…
10 easy ways to pack and travel light
1. What’s in the bag? We use two travel luggage(s). One smaller size luggage for the kids and larger one for myself and my wife. The bags contain comfortable mix and match clothes, one extra pair of shoes each, extra underware, socks, and toiletries. The duffle backpack/bag, which also serves as the the carry on,…
An honest Interview with children about travel; and the most valuable lessons I’ve learned from them
One night after reading a book to my kids, I had an intimate conversation about our recent travels with them. My daughter is five and my son is seven years old. I asked a few random questions that brought genuine laughter and smiles not just to them but myself as well. But most importantly the…
What does a 12 hour flight look like traveling with children?
Many of our international flight usually follow the same routine in four separate phases. (1.) The first meal, (2.) sleep, snack(s), (3.) second meal and (4.) preparation for landing. This is a small peak in to our travel with a toddler and school age children. Hour one and two, take off and the first meal. …
Why you should ‘Minimeis’ when traveling; a hands free carrier for small children
Here are five reasons why you should consider the minimeis as an alternative baby carrier to maximize travel experience with a toddler. My wife and I continue to praise this carrier on all of our travels, as it has truly transformed the way we explore the world with our children. Over the past three years,…
Magical camping experience with family in San Diego’s Roar and Snore safari Park
A sleepover adventure in the San Diego Safari Park! October 2021 | Imagine a night that’s captured the intimate darkness, the late October sun not hesitating to delay and retire itself to pave the way to a clear autumn sky. The crickets chirp loud and clear this pandemic uncertainty. Everyone is just about in their…
Important life skills for children to develop while traveling
Packing light with a well set out planned itinerary is a pillar for anyone traveling with young children, but life skills is just as important for children in traveling as in the everyday life, school or anywhere else. Here are few of the most important things to actively engage with as you travel with your…
Ha Long bay’s Orchid Cruise experience with young children
One night, two days, and a lifelong hospitality. Welcome to Luxury Orchid Cruises. Kuya Ronald comes around the corner to check on the guest at Dinh Vu port in Hai Phong City. He serves a welcome drink on this humid day as sweat drips down my forehead trying to contain the kids with a doodle…
The five most memorable memories when traveling with children
Travel is more than the beautiful places we visit. Travel is the apogee of past experiences that linger within our soul connecting us back to the beautiful and culturally diverse, non pretentious and magnificent way of acceptable social norms. The very bare bone of our existence- the wonderful unique individuals within us that thrive a…
fuji x-pro 1 for a traveling dad
the extension to the photographic soul The nervous system is wired through repetitive learned behaviour. It branches out to multiple series and complex integration of skills that become a muscle memory. The simple task of bending an extremity to a finer tuned pincer grasp- is how I associate my passion and journey in photography. There…
A family road trip to the Yucatan Peninsula
A road trip to a lost civilization Spring of 2016; Setting out early in our rental car- an avocado colored ford fiesta as our vessel, Joel is strapped in his car seat in the back at 16 months, his bottled milk ready for the trip, and we took off to our first family road trip…
Family adventures in the Lone star state
Hold the fort. ‘Remember the Alamo!’ To where it stands now, unparalleled structures rise around, not a cast of shadow gloom over this historic land. Dwarfed building pave way to the Alamo as it hold its ground. The reminder to the very foundation of this land. From the Spaniard’s settlement and their missions- the origin…
Travel light essentials for children
Traveling with children involves a well thought out plan and the right amount of drive to make the plan work. Traveling with my two children since they were a few month old gave my wife and I a front row seat of the adventure that’s played before our eyes and the long night’s research in…
ABC’s of flying internationally with a baby
When Joel was 10 month old we traveled a total of 12 (brave) hours flight to the Philippines and an extra two hour connecting flight to the city where I grew up., and- Yes it was completely possible and I like to share that same sentiment to you with a few things that might come…
Summer, coffee and play; a parents perspective traveling with young children
Summer Solstice; an introduction Ideally I would stow away the camera and claim a corner spot in the bed. This is usually when the coffee is just about digesting my breakfast I just consumed and conserving every calorie for the full day ahead. Cover photo: I saw this nice diffused light trying to encamp around…
Europe tour bus and the grand gesture of friendship through the eyes of children
GoeuGo bus tour with children | part II: On this journey we continue our travel to Germany, Amsterdam, Belgium and back to France. go to part I. Places visited: Bonn , Cologne , Amsterdam , Zaanse Schans, Keukenhof, Brussels, Paris. Day 3 Bus stop # 6 | The city of Bonn. The ex capital city of Germany before…
Europe tour bus experience and journey with young children
GoeuGo bus tour with children | part I: Welcome to our journey to seven beautiful places in Europe. Go to Part II. Places visited: Lucerne, Zurich, Rhine Falls, Titisee, Frankfurt. Prelude Travel re-kindles a deep passion for new ideas. A quaint place to reflect. It recharges the soul for new adventures and culinary experience. It…
The train to Paris, a family adventure with young children
cover photo: Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile soars 34 stories high, providing breathtaking views of Paris and its iconic monuments. Perfectly situated between the bustling business district of La Défense and the famed Champs-Elysées. View from our bedroom window. ‘It’s only a matter of time when the kids grow up and we can plan this trip…
Barefoot in London, a fond recollection and travel with an infant
Prelude: It has been four years since we made a bold decision to venture out to travel to Europe. We had a one year old and a three year old then. Tagging them along seven different countries in a span of eight days was incredible to say the least. I don’t know how we managed…
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