Episode Details

What happens when you take your children wild camping among elephants and hippos, rafting on rivers with crocodiles, or exploring Spain in a campervan? And how can we turn those adventures into memories that last a lifetime?

In this episode of Travel More Adventurously, I'm joined by Mish and Kat, two adventurous South African mums living in Barcelona and the creators of Zwela Journals - beautifully illustrated travel adventure journals designed to help children become more curious, observant and engaged with the world around them.

Mish and Kat contacted me after listening to the podcast, and I'm so glad they did! I felt as though I'd known them for years, and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them both.

We share some extraordinary family travel stories, from wild camping in Botswana's Okavango Delta, with elephants wandering metres from camp, to rooftop tent adventures in Namibia, a rather eventful crocodile encounter on a rafting trip, and Kat's campervan journey through Northern Spain - complete with a mosquito invasion!

But this conversation is about much more than adventurous destinations.

We explore how to raise curious and adventurous children, why slowing down and noticing the little things can transform family holidays, and how travel journalling can encourage creativity, gratitude and connection without feeling like homework.

Mish and Kat also share the story behind Zwela Journals and how their own experiences travelling with children inspired them to create something that encourages young explorers to ask questions, notice wildlife, reflect on their experiences and record the memories that matter.

In this episode, we explore:

• Adventurous family travel in Africa and Europe
• Wild camping, safaris and campervan adventures with children
• How to encourage curiosity, confidence and independence in kids
• Travel journalling, mindfulness and gratitude for families
• Why the unexpected moments often become our favourite travel memories
• How to make everyday adventures meaningful, even close to home

Whether you're planning an African safari, dreaming of a family road trip, travelling with young children or simply looking for ways to encourage your kids to spend more time exploring outdoors, this conversation is full of inspiration.

Because adventurous family travel isn't necessarily about going further or spending more. Sometimes it's about learning to see the world through your children's eyes.

Website: https://zwelajournals.com/

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Website: https://www.rebeccaryell.com/

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