Did you know that the Japanese language has a word to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or that there’s a Finnish word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing to rest?
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 […]
“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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
AN HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT TRAVEL, DECORATION AND MOTHERHOOD WITH CHRISTINA (MY TRAVEL ATELIER)
My Travel Atelier – written by Christina Rovira- is one of my favorite travel blogs. I love Christina’s honest and personal writing, her exquisite style and her passion for slow travel. 2 years ago we asked Christina to share with World Kids her experience road tripping Cuba (you can read here her complete travel guide). […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes”– Marcel Proust. Oliver Astrologo is a London/Rome based digital director that specialises in video making, photography and internet technologies. He has served travel brands for the past 15 years and has been really generous to share with World […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you ready for a really, really long trip? Would you like to travel with me from London to New Zealand? I am pleased to share with you a slow road trip to New Zealand’s South Island by Mahabis. First, we head to London, to know more about Mahabis. I have been reading their Journal […]
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! […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]