Last Updated on March 11, 2023 by worldoftravelswithkids Looking for some fun facts about Bolivia? Look no further!  Bolivia is home to a starkly dramatic landscape, with the snowy peaks of the Andean Mountains, the lush Amazon rainforest, and the bare plateaus of the Atacama Desert.  Surrounded by land on all sides, it has no coast.  But what Bolivia lacks in beaches, it makes up for with its rich wildlife, vast salt flats, thrilling jungle cruises, colourful culture, and llamas. Loads of them! And, here you go with the first fun facts about Bolivia, despite having no coast,&nb ..read more

Last Updated on February 15, 2023 by Travels with Kids Are you looking for some interesting Amazon Rainforest facts for kids?  Look no further!  Vast and beautiful, the Amazon Rainforest (the world’s largest tropical rainforest) is home to billions of trees, unique wildlife, and rare plants found nowhere else in the world. More than that, the tropical rainforest supplies our planet with some oxygen and helps fight climate change.  Here are 30 impressive facts about the Amazon Rainforest for kids. This post may contain affiliate links, from which we would earn a small commission ..read more

Last Updated on January 4, 2023 by worldoftravelswithkids As most people know, Australia is home to many unique animals.  In fact, there are a total of 11 animals that call Australia home and are found nowhere else in the world!  These include animals like the koala, kangaroo, and wombat.  And, while Cassowaries are not included in that list, the fact you can find them in Australia is pretty awesome.  The cassowary only lives in New Guinea, Aru Islands, and northeastern Australia.  The cassowary is a very interesting, and sometimes dangerous, bird.  Learn all abou ..read more

Last Updated on December 29, 2022 by worldoftravelswithkids Want to visit Uluru with kids?  Here are some helpful information and essential tips you should know to plan an unforgettable Uluru holiday with the whole family, whether you have a baby, younger kids, older kids, or even teens.  We also cover the range of Uluru family accommodation options, to see which one will work best for your fam. If you are visiting Australia, a visit to the Uluru region should definitely be on your bucket list.  Though it is remote and, in most cases, requires a flight (unless you are intrepid a ..read more

Last Updated on December 7, 2022 by worldoftravelswithkids Whether you’re a foodie planning a trip to Peru or you want to know more about Peruvian food, these Peru food facts for kids will teach you so many things.  Let’s get started! The author, tucking into a plate of cuy with her kids! How I Fell in Love with the Food of Peru This is a true story:  The first week I spent in Peru was spent eating bananas.  We’d bought a whole bunch of bananas and were travelling through the Amazon with limited supplies.  Luckily for me, my adventures have taken me from experiencing some o ..read more

Last Updated on November 30, 2022 by Travels with Kids The warm weather has finally arrived here in Western Australia and summer is officially just a few weeks away now.  Yay!  One of our first planned excursions is a trip to an inland lake (dam!) where we’ll swim in the fresh water, do some bushwalking, and laze around on tubes.  I’m also taking my brother’s trailer loaded with his kids’ kayaks and my kids’ SUPS (See my recommendations for the Best Inflatable SUPS in Australia here). When taking the trailer, the associated packing (and tie downs) that’s part and parcel of pack ..read more

Last Updated on November 8, 2022 by worldoftravelswithkids So you want to go to Machu Picchu with a baby – or a toddler?!  We say – go for it!  Obviously if you visit Machu Picchu young children you will need to plan very differently than if you were going alone or with older kids.  If this is your first baby you will be learning that everything revolves around making sure bub is fed, changed, had enough sleep, and that won’t change during the Machu Picchu visit.  However, we’re here to make sure you are properly prepared and have a great experience with this icon of S ..read more

Last Updated on October 20, 2022 by worldoftravelswithkids As Western Australian locals we have travelled a lot through this magnificent state, and if you want to know the best places to visit in Western Australia –we are here to help! Without an incredible landscape of diversity, it was extremely hard to narrow down the top things to visit; plus, it really depends what your interests are! From the red north with its tropical climate, Broome and the Kimberley are incredibly different than any other place on earth… and the wonders of Western Australia don’t stop as you travel down the coast.&n ..read more

Last Updated on October 15, 2022 by Travels with Kids When you’re looking to travel as a mom with a toddler or baby, finding the right bag is more than only looking for the cutest purse or somewhere to store your lip gloss.  Those things are important, sure, but for the busy mom on the go, there are definitely more than a few items to store in your perfect bag! The best bags for moms with toddlers have lots of room, ideally with pockets inside and easy access to diapers, toys, water bottles and baby bottles, and who knows what else!  However, there are so many bags out there that it ..read more

Last Updated on September 12, 2022 by worldoftravelswithkids Last summer I suddenly noticed there were SUPs everywhere.  People gliding past with a toddler on the front and other people crossing channels with a dog perched on their paddle board.  Or sometimes a whole tribe of older kids who were using the paddle board as some sort of floating fun palace.  Honestly, it looked like so much fun that I was immediately sold.  I had to go out and buy a paddle board for the family.  Hence my search for the best inflatable SUP in Australia. Then hit my first snag.  Shoul ..read more