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STUDIO STAMP: INTERIOR DESIGN IN MELBOURNE

12/12/2018,

Alexis Reid and Sophie Gunnersen are the dream team behind interior design firm Studio Stamp. After living, working and learning design in Europe and South America, they joined forces in 2009 and founded Studio Stamp in Melbourne. They define themselves as “country girls at heart, with a passion for interiors with soul”.   Their projects […]

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NEW YORK LOVE STORY BY PHOTOGRAPHER KARSTEN STAIGER

12/03/2018,

“I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of New York’s skyline”— Ayn Rand Today we visit 28 Liberty Street in New York, where the project New York Love Story is currently on display. This exclusive year-long installation features over 40 large-format works by German photographer Karsten Staiger. Karsten Staiger has […]

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4 GREAT TRAVEL BOOKS

09/14/2018,

“To travel far, there is no better ship than a book”- Emily Dickinson. Travel and literature go together in this series of great travel books.  Today I am pleased to recommend to you four great books that I have enjoyed reading and that I hope you will like too. Ready to travel to New York, […]

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THE HIGHLANDS TOUR WITH NESSIE HUNTERS

09/07/2018,

We have just arrived from a dreamy vacation in Edinburgh and I have to say that visiting The Highlands with Nessie Hunters was one of the highlights of our trip. Venturing the Highlands is an absolute must but it can be an exhausting excursion from Edinburgh. We considered it was not worth hiring a car […]

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TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY: AFRICANA SAFARI

07/03/2018,

“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa” – John Hemingway If you have ever dreamt of doing a safari in Africa, Africana Safari can help you achieve that dream. Founded by photographer and travel consultant Lucy Beveridge, Africana Safari is a platform where Lucy shares her deep knowledge and passion for […]

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KIHAA MALDIVES: A PARADISE FOR FAMILIES

05/15/2018,

“Smell the sea, and feel the sky.  Let your soul and spirit fly”- Van Morrison In World Kids, we believe in the importance of traveling and how traveling is much more than visiting a new destination. It is what we experience, discover and feel which truly makes the difference.  We try to discover books that […]

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TOURING FAMILY TALES: A FAMILY TRAVELING AROUND THE GLOBE

04/05/2018,

Have you ever dreamed of selling your home, quitting your demanding job, paying your debts and taking a gap to travel fulltime the world with your family? One year ago Louisa Trivett and her beautiful family decided that they needed a change and now they share their love for traveling and all their adventures on […]

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ASIAN KIDS (PART 2) BY TOMMY SALAS

01/19/2018,

“Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world”. Bruno Barbey.   Asian Kids is an amazing collection of 24 photos taken in Myanmar, India, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam by  Spanish photographer Tommy Salas. Last may we featured the first half of this outstanding collection (you can read the full […]

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FASHION IN DUBAI: CANAVA DESIGN

10/22/2017,

Canava is a Dubai based womenswear label founded by Damascus born designer Nisreen Krimed. Inspired by her Palestinian roots, Nisreen chose the name ‘canava’ which was traditionally used by Palestinian women throughout the years referring to the fabric or canvas used as a base for their beautiful embroideries. Canava today aims to preserve this passion to […]

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3 TRAVEL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

06/27/2017,

Would you like to cultivate a passion for travel in your children? I feel that traveling is a great kind of education, teaching children about new cultures, languages,  life, people and how things are completely different in other countries. But, we all have a limited budget and we cannot travel as much as we would […]

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BRITTANY WITH KIDS: RENNES

04/07/2017,

France is one of my favorite countries and it is such a wonderful place to visit with children: amazing food and wine, relaxed atmosphere, beautiful villages, cities full of art and history, charming shops and caffées everywhere and of course their delicious croissants! After visiting Normandy, today I wanted to share with you World Kids’ […]

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TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY: SANTANDER BY FRANCISCO MATÍA

02/05/2017,

They say you should “never return to the places where you’ve been happy“, but I don’t agree. I love returning again and again to Santander, one of the most beautiful cities on the northern coast of Spain. I was lucky to live in Santander for 4 years, and today I’m thrilled to remember this city […]

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CERLER: A TOP FAMILY SKI RESORT IN SPAIN

12/04/2016,

Last Easter, we headed to Cerler, the highest resort in the Aragonese Pyrenees, for a great family break.   With 80km of skiable slopes, Cerler has been awarded Spain’s Best Ski Resort for three consecutive years (2014, 2015, and 2016). Cerler is situated in the Benasque Valley, and it reaches 2.630 meters at its legendary […]

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MY TRAVEL ATELIER’S GUIDE TO CUBA

08/10/2016,

It is a great honor to welcome today Christina, author of the  great travel blog My Travel Atelier. Her blog is truly amazing: fun to read, full of great tips, written with honesty and with beautiful photos.You cannot miss today her complete guide and diary from 17 days of roadtrippin’ Cuba. Thank you Christina!   […]

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TRAVEL & LITERATURE: JAPAN

06/05/2016,

“REAL LITERATURE, LIKE TRAVEL, IS ALWAYS A SURPRISE” – Alison Lurie. I hope this will be the first of many posts about Japanese literature. Today I would like to recommend you 6 books by Japanese authors or about Japan, that I have enjoyed reading lately and that are a great approach to the culture and […]

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TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY: RED COLLECTION BY TOMMY SALAS

04/19/2016,

“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head.”  – Henri Cartier-Bresson   World Kids is thrilled to present today the extraordinary work of photographer Tommy Salas and one of his latest works: the Red Collection. It is not easy to talk about someone you […]

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AMAZING WORLD ATLAS: LONELY PLANET

02/21/2016,

I find that it is easy to forget that we live in a fascinating world, especially after watching the evening news on TV. This amazing Atlas by Lonely Planet  shows our children the awesome and cool world we live in. The Amazing World Atlas  is not a collection of maps, but an amazing book full […]

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3 GREAT TRAVEL BOOKS

01/18/2016,

A top travel book automatically transports you to another time, to another country and captures the essence of what it really means to travel. If you are looking for a good travel book to read, then look no further. Here is my selection of 3 great  travel books. A year in Provence by Peter Mayle:  […]

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MY FIRST LONELY PLANET GUIDE: UNITED STATES

01/07/2016,

My first Lonely Planet Guide of the United States offers great travel secrets to young travelers . It is not the typical guidebook  for parents, but an amazing book thought specifically for children aged 8-13. My oldest son has been reading the Spanish edition this Christmas and he loves to tell me that  just for […]

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KIMCHEE RESTAURANT: AUTHENTIC KOREAN CUISINE IN LONDON

12/03/2015,

After some Christmas shopping in London, I enjoyed an amazing Korean full dining experience at Kimchee restaurant, right in the heart of London and just a few minutes walking from Covent Garden. I strongly recommend Kimchee restaurant if you want to enjoy a unique taste of Korea with your family in London. You can experience […]

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POP-UP NEW YORK: 3D TOUR FOR CHILDREN

10/09/2015,

Today we continue our series of travel books for children, and from Paris we head to New York in a 3D tour of the Big Apple! Pop-up New York is a beautiful travel book (ages 5+)  written and illustrated by Jennie Maizels. She studied illustration at the Central St. Martin’s School of Art and Design […]

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PARIS, UP, UP AND AWAY

09/01/2015,

There is something so special in receiving a book that will be published in a few weeks … it is such a privilege! And today I am thrilled to share with you this amazing gift: Paris, Up, Up, and Away is a beautifully crafted tribute to  Paris. This hardcover book, illustrated by Hélène Druvert and […]

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TRAVELLING TO LAOS: THE ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTER

07/27/2015,

If you have the opportunity to travel with your family to Laos, the Elephant Conservation Center offers a unique experience to visitors wishing to contribute towards the protection of the Asian Elephant. This family friendly center was launched in 2011 and welcomes visitors from all ages.  It is managed by a team of elephant specialists […]

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BAREFOOT WORLD ATLAS BOOK & APP

07/23/2015,

In the next weeks, WorldKids will feature -as part of our travel section- different city guides designed specifically for children. Today I wanted to share with you this extraordinary  World Atlas. Written by Nick Crane (writer and BBC presenter)  and illustrated by David Dean (full-time illustrator and traveller), the Barefoot Books World Atlas is considered an […]

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5 THINGS TO DO IN VALENCIA WITH KIDS

07/09/2015,

Valencia is a great destination for a short trip with kids. If you are planning a visit to this beautiful Mediterranean city, you cannot skip the following recommendations:     Oceanografic. Valencia’s Aquarium is an outstanding destination for families. The Oceanogràfic of the City of Arts and Sciences is the largest aquarium in Europe and […]

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GREEN AND BLUE SUMMER IN ASTURIAS

06/30/2015,

Asturias is a place very close to my heart. My beloved mother was from this region in the north of Spain and everytime we visit Asturias we feel she is still with us. The landscapes are so, so beautiful… that it is difficult to choose some pics for this post. There are hundreds of small […]

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