We’ve been navigating the world for nearly two decades with our children by our side. From the early days of baby carriers to teens exploring new cultures, we’ve experienced every stage of family travel.

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Wyld Family Travel

As parents, we know planning a vacation with kids can be challenging. That’s why we’re here to help. Our website shares practical tips, personal reviews, and itineraries for family-friendly destinations from people who know the struggle.

We are Wyld Family Travel, Bec (Mum), Mark (Dad), Willow (aged 19) and Marley (aged 16). We are from a small town in Australia, where 3 of us are still based, working and going to school. One of us has taken inspiration from our travels and moved to China, but more on that later!

We have been travelling as a family since August 2006, when we bundled up a 10-month-old baby Willow and jumped on a 24-hour flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Amsterdam, Netherlands.

We live to travel

It is more than just going on holiday!

Our love for discovery has taken us to more than 45 countries, helped us experience countless cultures and made some unforgettable memories. Some of our favourites are:.

Long Term Travel

Spent 14 months long-term travel in Asia & Europe

Exploring any which way

Ridden on the backs of motorbikes through the bustling streets of Vietnam

Heading down the Mekong

Taken a slow boat down the Mekong River from Thailand to Laos

Hit the road with kids

Driven 2240 Km (1392 Miles) from Edinburgh to Warsaw

From navigating airports to finding kid-friendly activities, we’ve got you covered. Start planning your next adventure today and create lifelong memories with your family!

FAQ

What qualifies us to talk about travel?

Who are we?

We are Mark, Bec, Willow and Marley. We are from a small town in Australia. We have full-time jobs in the community services field. Willow lives in China and Marley goes to school.

Do we just go on holiday?

No, we have spent long periods travelling with kids, including 14 months of long-term travel through Asia and Europe in 2019 when our kids were 11 and 14

Do we plan our trips

100% we do. We book the flights, accommodation, attractions and airport transfers.

Do you still have more questions?

Get in touch via email!

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Accommodation can make or break a family vacation. We have just the article to help you pick the best place to stay for your family. Read it here!

Juggling everyone’s interests can be challenging. We have a informative article and an activity planner available for you to download today.

Travel comes in all shapes and sizes from International travel to a weekend sown the road. Read our article on some tips for affordable travel

All kids are different and depending on their ages they may need different things. We have a great article on things to take travelling for your kids.

Latest Articles

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The Complete Guide to Bangkok’s WMarket Experience”

Surrounded by high-rise apartment buildings and the bustling roads of Sukhumvit and Sukhumvit 71 is the WMarket in Bangkok, Thailand. We stumbled on this gem of a place after exploring the neighbourhood where we are staying. The WMarket is a local hub of Thai foodie delights for residents and tourists … Read the full article here

How can I afford the cost of travelling as a family – top tips from a family that does

Is family travel only for the wealthy? While not everyone can afford to travel, far more families can manage it than they realise. One of the biggest roadblocks for families is how to afford travelling. Time and time again, I hear, how can I afford the cost of travelling as … Read the full article here

How do I pick the best accommodation for families?

What’s the difference between a family vacation and a family nightmare? Often, it’s just poorly chosen accommodation. But how do you ensure you’re booking the best family-friendly hotels? How do we know even what the best accommodation for families is? As a parent, planning a family vacation can be hard. … Read the full article here

a lady sitting at a computer planning travel activities

How we plan things to do on a family vacation – we share our secrets

We know planning travel, vacations, and holidays with kids can be difficult and daunting. Many parents want to travel with their kids but put it in the too-hard basket, and that is why we are here to give away all of our secrets on how we plan things to do … Read the full article here

Catching a train from Qingdao North Train Station – a first hand experience

Catching a train in China is a next-level experience! Imagine walking into a train station the size of a professional sports stadium. That is exactly how we felt when we walked into the Qingdao North Train Station! Qingdao North is a high-speed rail station that serves the Qingdao-Jinan-Beijing line. After … Read the full article here

The best 4 day family Qingdao itinerary – visit a unique Chinese city

Qingdao, China, was not a city we had ever considered visiting. I only knew the name through reading a Lonely Planet Guide on China nearly 20 years ago. Little did I know that in the future, our 18-year-old daughter would move to Qingdao on a cultural exchange for 12 months. … Read the full article here

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2024 Update

China is part of our story!

Our eldest teen, Willow moved to Qingdao China on a cultural exchange.

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One down, one to go!

Travelling as a couple

With Willow having left the family home and Marley in her last years at high school, Bec and Mark are starting to have some adventures as a couple without kids!

Coming Soon