by Sabrina Rizk | October 8, 2015 | Africa, South Africa | 1 Comment

We wanted to go to South Africa to see the African elephants. While you can see them in National Parks and Sanctuaries, they can no longer roam free.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 15, 2015 | Africa, Kenya, South Africa | 17 Comments

As a Canadian living in America and traveling to Africa for the first time, here are my initial impressions of South Africa and Kenya.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 16, 2015 | Africa, Kenya | 3 Comments

The elephant is my eldest daughter’s favorite animal. So going to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi was a must for our family.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 23, 2015 | Africa, Kenya | 1 Comment

We spent just over a week in a thatched-roof house near the Kenyan beach of Galu Kinondo, just south of the more famous Diani beach.

by Anthony Rizk | August 11, 2016 | Africa, Kenya | 29 Comments

The trip had a lot of new transportation experiences for all of us, and almost every one has a story…

by Sabrina Rizk | March 22, 2017 | Africa, South Africa | 7 Comments

We finally get to see my eldest daughter’s favorite animal, the elephant, up close at Addo Elephant National Park. Then it’s onto Tsitsikamma National Park.

by Sabrina Rizk | March 29, 2017 | Africa, South Africa | 0 Comments

During our second week in South Africa, we went to Hermanus, Cape Town, and Cape Point, stopping to see the South African penguins on the way.

by Sabrina Rizk | April 5, 2017 | Africa, Kenya | 1 Comment

On our first full day in Kenya, we went to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and The Giraffe Centre. On our second day, we explored The Great Rift Valley.

by Sabrina Rizk | May 17, 2017 | Africa, Kenya | 0 Comments

We wrote about our adventure getting from Nairobi to Mombasa. Our journey from Galu Kinondo Beach back to Nairobi was even more eventful!

by Sabrina Rizk | December 9, 2015 | Asia, Malaysia | 1 Comment

We spent our first week in Malaysia checking out the shopping centers and an amusement park in Kuala Lumpur before exploring the surrounding area.

by Sabrina Rizk | December 14, 2015 | Asia, Malaysia | 3 Comments

During our second week in Malaysia, we flew to the island of Borneo and explored Kuching, Bako National Park and Mulu National Park.

by Sabrina Rizk | December 30, 2015 | Asia, Thailand | 1 Comment

After traveling through 4 continents and 7 countries, 5 days at the Dolphin Bay Resort was just what we needed. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas!

by Sabrina Rizk | January 12, 2016 | Asia, India | 4 Comments

During our first week in India with kids, we explored some of the sites in New Delhi, Agra, and Bharatpur, many of which are World Heritage Sites.

by Sabrina Rizk | January 18, 2016 | Asia, India | 1 Comment

During our second week in India with kids, we explored Jaipur, including the Amer Fort, Ranthambhore National Park, and Mumbai.

by Sabrina Rizk | January 25, 2016 | Asia, India | 0 Comments

During our third week in India with kids, we continued exploring Mumbai before heading south to the Indian state of Kerala where we visited Kochi and Kumily

by Sabrina Rizk | February 4, 2016 | Asia, India | 0 Comments

During our last week in India, we went on a houseboat in Alappuzha (Alleppey), then spent our final days relaxing on a beach in Goa.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 16, 2017 | Asia, Thailand | 4 Comments

Once again we found ourselves back in Bangkok. This time we decided to stay in the city center and explore more of the traditional tourist destinations.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 17, 2017 | Asia, Thailand | 3 Comments

After Christmas, we went up to Chiang Mai and tried our hand at Thai cooking. Then it was onto Elephant Nature Park to ring in 2016 with the elephants!

by Sabrina Rizk | February 22, 2017 | Asia, Malaysia | 2 Comments

We spent our last few days in Malaysia in the State of Sabah, Borneo, where we saw the orang utans, sun bears and went on a river cruise.

by Sabrina Rizk | November 3, 2015 | Australia | 2 Comments

During our time in Australia, we travel along the Princes Highway from Melbourne to Sydney, stopping in small towns along the way.

by Sabrina Rizk | November 11, 2015 | Australia | 1 Comment

There are many things to do in Sydney with kids. Exploring the Sea Life Aquarium, the Taronga Zoo, and Manly beach are just a few that we tried.

by Sabrina Rizk | September 19, 2015 | Brazil, Peru, South America | 0 Comments

One of the reasons I wanted to visit two countries in each continent was so that we could have a slightly better sense of the diversity within and between countries.

by Sabrina Rizk | September 26, 2015 | Brazil, South America | 0 Comments

After staying in a small village in the Andes, we appreciated all the conveniences Rio de Janeiro had to offer. It is a beautiful city with a lot to offer.

by Sabrina Rizk | September 27, 2015 | Brazil, South America | 0 Comments

The residents (Cariocas) of Rio are known for their laid back vibe, and we definitely found that to be the case. They were very friendly and helpful to us.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 3, 2015 | Brazil, South America | 1 Comment

In this last of a 3-part post about Brazil with Kids: We love Rio, I write about the family friendly nature of Rio de Janeiro.

by Anthony Rizk | October 2, 2016 | Brazil, Italy, Malaysia, Peru, South Africa, Tips | 83 Comments

Uber is a great way to get around in a lot of cities around the world.

by Sabrina Rizk | April 19, 2017 | Brazil, South America | 2 Comments

Iguazu Falls is quite the site to see. We explored this wonder of nature from the Brazil side, getting up close with a speed boat ride into the falls.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 9, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 0 Comments

During our first week in Italy with kids, we explored the capital city of Rome, taking in all the usual sites, as well as trying some different things.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 16, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 0 Comments

During our second week in Italy with kids, we explored the Tuscany region, visiting Florence, going to Carnivale in Viareggio and wandering around Siena.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 23, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 2 Comments

During our third week in Italy with kids, we explored Parma before heading south to Naples. From there, we went to the Herculaneum Archeological Area.

by Sabrina Rizk | March 2, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 2 Comments

We spent the final week of our 6 month Round the World adventure in Italy. We went to an opera in Naples, as well as to Pompeii and Sorrento.

by Sabrina Rizk | January 12, 2016 | Asia, India | 4 Comments

During our first week in India with kids, we explored some of the sites in New Delhi, Agra, and Bharatpur, many of which are World Heritage Sites.

by Sabrina Rizk | January 18, 2016 | Asia, India | 1 Comment

During our second week in India with kids, we explored Jaipur, including the Amer Fort, Ranthambhore National Park, and Mumbai.

by Sabrina Rizk | January 25, 2016 | Asia, India | 0 Comments

During our third week in India with kids, we continued exploring Mumbai before heading south to the Indian state of Kerala where we visited Kochi and Kumily

by Sabrina Rizk | January 31, 2016 | India, Overview | 0 Comments

We have been traveling around the world as a family for 5 months now. What is the reality of long-term travel with kids? What has gone well and what hasn’t?

by Sabrina Rizk | February 4, 2016 | Asia, India | 0 Comments

During our last week in India, we went on a houseboat in Alappuzha (Alleppey), then spent our final days relaxing on a beach in Goa.

by Sabrina Rizk | January 25, 2017 | India | 0 Comments

There are many things to do in Mumbai with kids. However if you only have about 48 hours here are three good recommendations.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 9, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 0 Comments

During our first week in Italy with kids, we explored the capital city of Rome, taking in all the usual sites, as well as trying some different things.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 16, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 0 Comments

During our second week in Italy with kids, we explored the Tuscany region, visiting Florence, going to Carnivale in Viareggio and wandering around Siena.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 23, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 2 Comments

During our third week in Italy with kids, we explored Parma before heading south to Naples. From there, we went to the Herculaneum Archeological Area.

by Sabrina Rizk | March 2, 2016 | Europe, Italy | 2 Comments

We spent the final week of our 6 month Round the World adventure in Italy. We went to an opera in Naples, as well as to Pompeii and Sorrento.

by Anthony Rizk | October 2, 2016 | Brazil, Italy, Malaysia, Peru, South Africa, Tips | 83 Comments

Uber is a great way to get around in a lot of cities around the world.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 15, 2015 | Africa, Kenya, South Africa | 17 Comments

As a Canadian living in America and traveling to Africa for the first time, here are my initial impressions of South Africa and Kenya.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 16, 2015 | Africa, Kenya | 3 Comments

The elephant is my eldest daughter’s favorite animal. So going to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi was a must for our family.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 23, 2015 | Africa, Kenya | 1 Comment

We spent just over a week in a thatched-roof house near the Kenyan beach of Galu Kinondo, just south of the more famous Diani beach.

by Anthony Rizk | August 11, 2016 | Africa, Kenya | 29 Comments

The trip had a lot of new transportation experiences for all of us, and almost every one has a story…

by Sabrina Rizk | April 5, 2017 | Africa, Kenya | 1 Comment

On our first full day in Kenya, we went to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and The Giraffe Centre. On our second day, we explored The Great Rift Valley.

by Sabrina Rizk | May 17, 2017 | Africa, Kenya | 0 Comments

We wrote about our adventure getting from Nairobi to Mombasa. Our journey from Galu Kinondo Beach back to Nairobi was even more eventful!

by Sabrina Rizk | December 5, 2015 | Malaysia, New Zealand, Overview | 0 Comments

After three months traveling around the world with kids, I give you the lowdown on food, health, education, accommodations and more!

by Sabrina Rizk | December 9, 2015 | Asia, Malaysia | 1 Comment

We spent our first week in Malaysia checking out the shopping centers and an amusement park in Kuala Lumpur before exploring the surrounding area.

by Sabrina Rizk | December 14, 2015 | Asia, Malaysia | 3 Comments

During our second week in Malaysia, we flew to the island of Borneo and explored Kuching, Bako National Park and Mulu National Park.

by Anthony Rizk | October 2, 2016 | Brazil, Italy, Malaysia, Peru, South Africa, Tips | 83 Comments

Uber is a great way to get around in a lot of cities around the world.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 22, 2017 | Asia, Malaysia | 2 Comments

We spent our last few days in Malaysia in the State of Sabah, Borneo, where we saw the orang utans, sun bears and went on a river cruise.

by Sabrina Rizk | November 16, 2015 | New Zealand | 3 Comments

During our first week in New Zealand with the kids, we explored the North Island including Rangitoto Island, the Waitomo Caves, and Rotorua.

by Sabrina Rizk | November 24, 2015 | New Zealand | 1 Comment

During our second week in New Zealand we explored The Hobbiton, the International Antarctic Center, the Willowbank Wildlife Center and Aoraki Mount Cook.

by Sabrina Rizk | December 2, 2015 | New Zealand | 0 Comments

During our last week in the South Island of New Zealand, we took the Christchurch Re:Building tour and met some of the marine mammals in beautiful Kaikoura.

by Sabrina Rizk | December 5, 2015 | Malaysia, New Zealand, Overview | 0 Comments

After three months traveling around the world with kids, I give you the lowdown on food, health, education, accommodations and more!

by Sabrina Rizk | October 8, 2015 | Africa, South Africa | 1 Comment

We wanted to go to South Africa to see the African elephants. While you can see them in National Parks and Sanctuaries, they can no longer roam free.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 15, 2015 | Africa, Kenya, South Africa | 17 Comments

As a Canadian living in America and traveling to Africa for the first time, here are my initial impressions of South Africa and Kenya.

by Anthony Rizk | October 2, 2016 | Brazil, Italy, Malaysia, Peru, South Africa, Tips | 83 Comments

Uber is a great way to get around in a lot of cities around the world.

by Sabrina Rizk | March 22, 2017 | Africa, South Africa | 7 Comments

We finally get to see my eldest daughter’s favorite animal, the elephant, up close at Addo Elephant National Park. Then it’s onto Tsitsikamma National Park.

by Sabrina Rizk | March 29, 2017 | Africa, South Africa | 0 Comments

During our second week in South Africa, we went to Hermanus, Cape Town, and Cape Point, stopping to see the South African penguins on the way.

by Sabrina Rizk | September 13, 2015 | Peru, South America | 3 Comments

How does the saying go ‘Getting there is half the fun.’? That was certainly true of our trip to Machu Picchu.

by Sabrina Rizk | September 15, 2015 | Peru, South America | 1 Comment

Before we leave Peru I wanted to find out what the girls thought of this beautiful country. Here’s what they had to say:

by Sabrina Rizk | September 19, 2015 | Brazil, Peru, South America | 0 Comments

One of the reasons I wanted to visit two countries in each continent was so that we could have a slightly better sense of the diversity within and between countries.

by Sabrina Rizk | September 26, 2015 | Brazil, South America | 0 Comments

After staying in a small village in the Andes, we appreciated all the conveniences Rio de Janeiro had to offer. It is a beautiful city with a lot to offer.

by Sabrina Rizk | September 27, 2015 | Brazil, South America | 0 Comments

The residents (Cariocas) of Rio are known for their laid back vibe, and we definitely found that to be the case. They were very friendly and helpful to us.

by Sabrina Rizk | October 3, 2015 | Brazil, South America | 1 Comment

In this last of a 3-part post about Brazil with Kids: We love Rio, I write about the family friendly nature of Rio de Janeiro.

by Sabrina Rizk | April 18, 2017 | Peru, South America | 2 Comments

We spent the first 2 days of our Round the World family adventure in Lima, Peru. We spent most of our time exploring the Miraflores neighborhood.

by Sabrina Rizk | April 18, 2017 | Peru, South America | 0 Comments

With 9 days to explore the Sacred Valley, we’ve planned a combination of down days with sightseeing days, including some of the lesser known sites.

by Sabrina Rizk | April 19, 2017 | Brazil, South America | 2 Comments

Iguazu Falls is quite the site to see. We explored this wonder of nature from the Brazil side, getting up close with a speed boat ride into the falls.

by Sabrina Rizk | December 30, 2015 | Asia, Thailand | 1 Comment

After traveling through 4 continents and 7 countries, 5 days at the Dolphin Bay Resort was just what we needed. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas!

by Sabrina Rizk | February 16, 2017 | Asia, Thailand | 4 Comments

Once again we found ourselves back in Bangkok. This time we decided to stay in the city center and explore more of the traditional tourist destinations.

by Sabrina Rizk | February 17, 2017 | Asia, Thailand | 3 Comments

After Christmas, we went up to Chiang Mai and tried our hand at Thai cooking. Then it was onto Elephant Nature Park to ring in 2016 with the elephants!

by Sabrina Rizk | February 22, 2017 | Asia, Thailand | 0 Comments

We spent our first few days in Thailand in Bangkok, the Capital City. Instead of doing the touristy things, we relaxed by going ice skating and to a movie.