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Will & Bear Journal
Dreams fulfilled, lessons learnt & life lived on the road with Riley Travels Although we don’t have cubs of our own we understand the uniqueness of travelling the world with kids. It ain’t always easy, just like everything in life, but some parents sure do make it look fun! When we think of epic…
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EL Nido, Palawan
Its Neat’o Palawan has been on the bucket list for some years, we just hadn’t managed time to get there. We were time poor with only ten days inclusive of travel days to make a break for it. The trip was for Locks birthday – I wanted an escape with little travel time, and thankfully…
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Holidays With Kids Magazine
Tell us about you and the family and how it started, your favourite places and how many countries has Riley been to now? My husband Lachlan and I are both expats. He’s an Aussie and I’m originally from New Zealand and we now call Tokyo home. Lock is an airline pilot and I’m an ex-flight…
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The Great Aus Lap
The slow life has been incredible so far. We enjoy the days as they come, free camping and unforgettable experiences. With lots of van lifers from all walks of life, different countries or cities, each sharing their story around the campfire, it is where we hear of hidden oases to explore ourselves. We are so…
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The Mauritian Paradise
I last left you in Australia, where our little family was living the van life doing the great Australian lap. While our touring in Izzie had been magical, we were itching for a tropical getaway. The opportunity presented itself after a week in Sydney celebrating the nuptials of Uncle Bush and Aunty Sezzie. Flights were…
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My Tokyo
After 4 long years based in Tokyo, one would hope that I would have a book full of tricks to survive here…?? We live in the heart of Tokyo better known as the Minato-ku district. It’s a great spot to be. We are in close proximity to Tamachi station – Tamachi connects to both Haneda…
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Rileys Great Ocean Road Adventure
For twelve months, the three of us have been discovering the world, tantalising our cultural senses, taking in the sights and sounds of the modern, historical and natural world. It has been a wonderful adventure but … We were well and truly ready for something a little slower paced. Searching for some quiet time, and…
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Dolomites * Italy
I am rubbish at organising surprises, probably because I loathe them myself and I get far too excited when I am trying to plan something, so then I blurt it out. I need to know what’s going on – always! But this year, I wanted to make Father’s Day special. Lock isn’t hard to please…
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Magical Mornings
Turkey holds a place in lots of Kiwis’ and Australians’ hearts. Tales of the heroic fight during World War II against the Ottoman Empire are now remembered through Anzac Day. For decades, Anzac families have tripped to Gallipoli to stand tall with pride in remembrance of the falling and survived soldiers. Gallipoli was definitely my…
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Eating on the go
Eating healthy can be tricky while travelling – especially while breastfeeding. Feeding my little truck has completely thrown my food game, as a once salt lover to a now sugar craver! A big part in travelling is to eat! we love to take the time to try new dishes and local delights, this often leads…
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