Introduction:
More families than ever are embracing the digital nomad lifestyle—traveling full-time while working remotely and homeschooling their children. But how do they make it work?
The best digital nomad family blogs offer real-life experiences, expert tips, and practical advice for navigating life on the road. In this article, I’ll highlight my favorite blogs, why I like them, and how they can help you create your own travel lifestyle.
What Makes a Great Digital Nomad Family Blog?
I’ve read my fair share of digital nomad family blogs over the years—some inspiring, some incredibly useful, and some that, well… left me with more questions than answers.
The best ones? They strike the perfect balance between storytelling and practical advice. They don’t just post dreamy photos of kids running through rice fields in Bali; they share the real stuff—like how to handle an unexpected hospital visit in Thailand or the best way to keep up with homeschooling while bouncing between time zones.
At the end of the day, a great digital nomad family blog isn’t just about travel—it’s about sharing a lifestyle in a way that’s honest, helpful, and inspiring. If you can do that while also making people laugh, cry, and rethink their 9-to-5? You’re golden.
Below, I’ll break down some of the top digital nomad family blogs by category—starting with my favorites overall. These are not in any particular order, I think they all have something valuable to contribute!
Best Digital Nomad Family Blogs Overall
These are my favorites because they’re just so comprehensive. They’re also by families that have been doing this for years, and I appreciate that these tips come from a wealth of real-world experience. I think of them as the OGs of digital nomad family travel.
1. World Travel Family
“World Travel Family” offers a perspective on a wide range of topics related to long-term nomadic family life, based on many years of experience spending time in many different locations around the globe.
They describe the thing that makes their blog unique being its focus on adventure, and there are a lot of guides to off-the-beaten path destinations, like Bhutan and Laos.
They also have info on budget travel, long term travel, luxury travel and worldschooling. They have a lot of tips and resources on educating kids on the road based on many years of experience with it.
2. TraveLynn Family
“TraveLynn Family” focuses on the Lynn family (from the UK), and how they manage to travel extensively without breaking the bank.
They have a lot of great content on traveling with kids in Southeast Asian destinations, Morocco, European city breaks, overlanding in Africa, and traveling through Europe with a campervan.
Their blog has a lot of practical tips on how to travel more as a family, including educating kids while traveling.
3. Anna Everywhere
“Anna Everywhere” is another very comprehensive blog, which has also been around for a long time. Anna is someone who has spent most of her life living abroad and being a digital nomad with kids, and it shows!
It’s probably the one on the list with the widest range of destination guides, although it’s not all focused on travel with kids (not a bad thing! I loved the story about Anna’s solo trip visiting Antarctica, and seeing a penguin-covered island on the way).
It includes content on traveling with kids (from roadt rips to ski trips to cruises, Anna has got you covered). It also shares advice about living abroad and an ‘unusual places’ section, including interesting experiences Anna has had in Niger and Vanuatu, and Afghanistan. It also has a lot of general content on becoming a digital nomad. She has some interesting tips for traveling with a cat as well.
4. Remote Family
I like “Remote Family” because it makes me think. There are a lot of interesting posts on educating kids on the road, but also thought-provoking pieces on education and parenting in general (like the best boardgames to teach kids about climate change, and how to teach kids minimalist values). They also have a useful database of worldschooling opportunities.
Adventure & Outdoor Travel Blogs
If your idea of a perfect family trip involves mountains instead of malls, and campfires instead of resorts, then adventure-focused digital nomad families will be your best source of inspiration.
These families aren’t just traveling—they’re exploring, hiking, road-tripping, and living in nature as much as possible. Here are some noteworthy examples:
5. Big Adventures With Little Feet
Authored by Sara and Carl, “Big Adventures With Little Feet” chronicles their journeys with their toddler, Cameron, and baby, Dylan. They provide insights into traveling with young children, and balancing work and exploration.
Their blog includes guides that focus on camping, road trips, and water activities. Their content on Antigua and Morocco is especially helpful, and put both of these locations on our nomad bucket list!
6. Digital Nomad With Kids
“Digital Nomad With Kids” follows the journey of Nanouk, Joost, and their children, Roan and Evi. They transitioned from a conventional suburban life to full-time travel, sharing insights into the location-independent lifestyle, challenges faced, and tips for other families considering this path. I liked their helpful content on RVing with kids, especially in Europe.
7. Pint Size Pilot
Strictly speaking, “Pint Size Pilot” is is not a digital nomad family blog, but it has a lot of helpful content on traveling with kids. It’s written by Tara Cannon, from Vancouver, Canada, who along with her husband and two children has traveled to over 30 countries in 19 years.
It includes in-depth location guides on a wide range of destinations, from off-the-beaten-path places, to kid-friendly city guides. She also includes some fun content on unique and interesting hotels, if you’re into that.
Budget-Friendly Digital Nomad Families
Embarking on a digital nomad lifestyle as a family while keeping expenses in check is a common aspiration. Several families have documented their budget-friendly journeys, offering valuable insights and inspiration. Here are some noteworthy examples:
8. Nomad Mum
This blog is by the “Nomad Mum” Lulu, a German journalist and mother of two. It offers insights into the costs associated with digital nomad life, especially in Southest Asia, comparing solo travel expenses to those incurred when traveling with children.
It provides practical advice on budgeting and managing living costs on the road. It also has a lot of great content specific to traveling in Thailand, which is a digital nomad with kids destination I can’t wait to visit!
9. Frugal Nomad Family
This blog is by sisters Cassie and Angela, two single moms with sons. “Frugal Nomad Family” dedicated to providing actionable advice on living a fulfilling life as a single-parent nomadic family. I haven’t encountered any others like this, so it is pretty unique.
It covers topics such as travel, finance, and education, all through the lens of maintaining frugality. The content is geared towards helping families achieve their travel dreams without compromising financial stability. It has a lot of posts on single parenting in general, as well as posts on minimalism and sustainability.
10. 7 Wayfinders
Although the family no longer travels full time, “7WayFinders” has a lot of practical tips for travelling full time with a family, including perspectives on how to budget as a digital nomad family. It also shares helpful worldschooling and homeschooling resources for educating kids on the road.
In addition, you’ll find in-depth destination guides focused on travel with kids, with a lot of Europe-focused content (the family is now based in Portugal, and has a blog devoted to that experience as well).
Education-Focused Digital Nomad Family Blogs
11. The Wandering Daughter
“The Wandering Daughter” is a great starting point for families who want to try out worldschooling, as it shares a lot of resources and tips related to educating your kids while traveling full time.
The blog also provides tips on responsible family travel and general advice for traveling with kids. It also includes guides for family travel in destinations in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and North America.
12. My Free Range family
This blog follows the journey of a full-time slow-traveling family from New Zealand. “My Free Range Family” shares helpful tips on how to afford slow travel (for example, posts on their experiences with work exchanges), as well as posts related to worldschooling.
I really like the world schooling content as the author is a certified early childhood educator, so I feel like the advice is trustworthy.
They have destination guides on a range of countries and continents (Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Australasia and North and Central America), and some interesting off-the-beaten-path places like Socotra Island in Yemen.
Other Helpful Blogs for Digital Nomad Families
These blogs are not about digital nomad life with kids per se but include content that is helpful in preparing for that life.
13. The Wanderers Tribe
“The Wanderers Tribe” is a family that travels 5 months out of the year. They share tips related to family travel, eco travel, and how to afford more travel (for example, by using miles and points). The blog also includes destination guides for family travel in the US and Europe. I liked their helpful tips on van life as a traveling family, outlining some advantages to this mode of travel that I hadn’t thought of.
14. Luxe Travel Family
“Luxe Travel Family” is a blog dedicated to luxury family travel, providing insights into high-end destinations, luxury hotels, and premium travel experiences. It covers luxury family travel in a wide variety of destinations, as well as sharing other general travel tips. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to combine family travel with luxury travel, this blog has a lot of inspiring content.
15. The Traveling Twin Mama
Although not only focused on digital nomad families, Marquita Wright (also known as “The Traveling Twin Mama“) has a lot of helpful tips for traveling with toddlers, as well as kid-focused destination guides. It also includes travel tips and inspiration for women.
16. Family Gap Year Guide
“Family Gap Year Guide” shares the experiences and lessons learned from a family of 6 traveling full time for 4 years through the US and Europe. It has some interesting ideas about how to plan a gap year itinerary, and useful advice about educating your kids on the road. They also include personal stories from their time on the road to inspire you.
17. Orgias Family Adventures
Justin and Courtney, along with their children, document their nomadic lifestyle on their blog “Orgias Family Adventures”, on their Instagram account, “O’Family Adventures”, and on their YouTube channel. They share tips on living abroad, frequent travel, and thriving in various environments. Their content includes personal experiences, travel advice, their perspective on black family travel.
Conclusion:
The best digital nomad family blogs provide a wealth of inspiration, advice, and practical tips for families looking to embrace full-time travel. Whether you’re just starting or already on your journey, these blogs can help guide your adventure. Want to learn more about how to become a digital nomad with kids? Take a look at the best resources for digital nomads with kids right now!
