Where will 2019 take you and your family? We asked a few of our favorite family travel bloggers to give us their picks for the hottest travel destinations 2019. Each of these destinations offers one-of-a-kind, kid-friendly experiences. They also focus on sustainable tourism practices and …
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Family Adventure Travel in 2019: Our Top Destination Picks
Winter comes with many exciting moments including time spent with loved ones savoring the holidays. The start of a new year makes us reflect on cherished memories while looking with hope towards the future. From our children’s next milestones to our future family adventure travels, …
The Rainforest for Kids: 3 Books Your Kids Will Adore
Looking for stunning picture books to introduce your kids to the Brazilian Amazon? When it comes to the rainforest for kids, one of the most vital ecosystems on the planet, the best storybooks teach powerful lessons about respect, compassion, and making responsible choices. Here are …
Amazon Adventure: Carnaval in Moura!
On day 4 of our Amazon expedition in Brazil we start our day in Moura, a community of 500 inhabitants along the Rio Negro, where we meet local folks and spend a leisurely morning with the kids and teachers at Escola Santa Rita. Even though …
Our Amazon Adventure: Hiking in the jungle
The sun rises at Madada. You’d think that all that excitement from the first day would have worn off a little bit after a restful night, but no. Their anticipation is palpable. After all, today we get to hike in primary forest and learn about …
Our Amazon Adventure: Welcome aboard the Jacaré-Açu!
The big day has arrived. The kids are anxious to get to the Amazon (and they wake up extra early, of course). Our group leaves the hotel in Manaus at 9:30am. The 180km ride to Novo Airao takes about two hours and, surprisingly, all the …
Our Amazon Adventure – First stop: Manaus, Brazil
Our journey starts in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, Brazil. I have heard many different opinions of this city, but there’s one thing everyone agrees on: it is unbelievably hot. We arrive in the evening and, to my surprise, the temperature is a …
Our Amazon Adventure
We’ve been back for a few weeks now. But the Amazon never really left us. Between busy school days, weekend trips and birthday parties, the girls (and their parents) are still entranced with our Amazonian experience. They miss their new friends. They still talk about all the …