Spencer Family Travels

Travel tips, reviews and articles from a nomadic family

Galápagos Islands

Discovering Santa Cruz Galapagos With Kids – New for 2024

Visiting Santa Cruz Galapagos with kids opens the door to an extraordinary world brimming with mesmerising wildlife and scenic wonders. …
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Experience Diving with Kids In Santa Cruz Galapagos – New For 2024

Diving in the Galapagos Islands is one of the ultimate bucket list experiences; sharing it with your family will make …
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Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Tour With Kids – New For 2024

Throughout our family adventures, we’ve yet to encounter a destination where wildlife is as abundant and accessible as the Galapagos …
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Galapagos Highlands Tour With Kids -New For 2024

The Galapagos Islands, renowned for their stunning beaches and rich marine biodiversity, also offer a wealth of treasures inland that …
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Taking The Ferry Between Santa Cruz and Isla Isabela With Kids – New For 2024

Exploring the Galapagos Islands with children is an extraordinary adventure that spans across this distinct archipelago, with island hopping being …
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Exploring Tortuga Bay Galapagos with Kids – New For 2024

Tortuga Bay is paradise—gleaming white sands, clear blue waters, and, best of all, stunning and abundant wildlife. Visiting Tortuga Bay …
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A Practical Guide to Flying to Santa Cruz Galapagos with Kids – New For 2024

Flying to Santa Cruz Galapagos with kids is not straightforward, but for excellent reasons! The Galapagos Islands, with their rich …
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Essential Packing List For Visiting The Galapagos Islands With Kids – New For 2024

Embarking on a family adventure to the Galapagos Islands is a dream come true for many, offering a unique blend …
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Patagonia

Voyage to Isla Pingüino With Kids – New For 2024

Continuing our quest to encounter as many of Patagonia’s penguins as possible, we couldn’t miss the chance to visit the …
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Exploring Punta Tombo With Kids – New For 2024

Continuing our quest to see as many penguins as possible on our Patagonian road trip, our adventures in Ushuaia and …
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Visiting Monte León National Park With Kids – New For 2024

Tucked away in the scenic expanse of Argentina’s Patagonia, Monte León National Park is a jewel in the Santa Cruz …
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Ushuaia With Kids – Adventure At The End Of The World

When planning our voyage through Patagonia, Ushuaia always had a sense of being the end of the line, terra incognita, …
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Visiting Parque Pingüino Rey with Kids: New For 2024

On our trip through Patagonia, our older daughter Georgia made it her mission to see as many types of penguins …
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Discover Punta Arenas With Kids – New for 2024

Punta Arenas, Chile’s southernmost major city and an essential hub for the region, is situated 4 hours drive south of …
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Step into the Ice Age: Mylodon Cave with Kids

For a family day trip near Puerto Natales that combines fun and education, the Mylodon Cave Natural Monument is an …
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Visiting Puerto Natales With Kids – New For 2024

Nestled along the Señoret Channel deep in southern Chile’s Patagonia, Puerto Natales serves for many as the primary gateway to …
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South America

Which Side of Iguazu Falls is Better With Kids? New for 2024

If you are making the journey to experience the incredible natural wonder of Iguazu Falls with your family, you are …
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Discover Buenos Aires With Kids – New For 2024

Of all the cities we have visited in South America with our children, Buenos Aires is our favourite. Simmering with …
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Iguazu Falls Argentina With Kids – New for 2024 – A World Wonder

Iguazu Falls is simply astonishing. With more than 275 separate waterfalls sprawling across 1.7 miles, a staggering 24.2 million litres …
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Travel Tips And Advice

Tips For Stress-Free Travel With Children: The Practical Guide

Heading on a family holiday is always exciting. The promise of shared experiences, unforgettable moments, and cherished memories is a …
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12 Tips For Beautiful Family Travel Photography From An Expert

Time away with my family is always precious, and as my children have grown older I have come to realise …
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Travelling With Kids? Here Are 12 Safety Tips You Need To Know

There are few things in life more rewarding than travelling, and this amazing experience is only enriched when you share …
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How To Fly With Camera Gear

Flying with your camera gear can be a nerve-wracking experience. On one level, there are the cost and insurance headaches …
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United Kingdom & Peak District

8 Amazing Things To Do In Castleton With Kids (A Locals Guide)

Castleton is a gem of a destination in the heart of the Peak District. This picturesque village is tucked away …
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The Best Peak District Hotels with Children

Where to Find the Most Welcoming Peak District Hotels for you and your Family The Peak District has a rich …
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Wild Shore Delamere: The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure For All The Family

Of all the family days out around Cheshire, Wild Shore Delamere is our absolute family favourite. It is the perfect …
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The Big Adventure

The Big Adventure Part 2 – Esquina to Buenos Aires

After just over a month on the road, we learned one important lesson: this journey is not a holiday. We …
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Christmas 2023 On The Road

We’re jumping the gun with this post because we’re still trying to catch up on our December journey, but guess …
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The Big Adventure Part 1 – Rio de Janeiro to Esquina

Leaving on a jet plane… D-Day had arrived – the 5th of November 2023.  Our original flight was due to …
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Welcome to Beyond Khaosan Road! This blog is the home of the Spencer family’s adventures as we make our way around the world. Introducing Kirsty and Adrian and our amazing children Georgia and Eva, who we are world schooling as we travel.

Everything here is our honest opinion based on our experience, and we hope you find it useful and interesting.  

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