These posts capture our days as they unfold while travelling long term as a family. They’re written in real time, without polish or hindsight, and reflect the small moments, routines, and rhythms of life on the move.
Longer reflections and feature stories live separately on our Stories page.
Day 172 - Surfboards, Stomach Wins and the Start of 40
After a rough week of sickness in Morocco, Day 172 finally brought some relief. A family surf session in Essaouira, the best meal we’ve had in weeks, progress toward cadastral endorsement and the beginning of Levi’s 40th birthday celebrations made for one of our best days in a while.
Day 171 - Sick Kia, Surf Sessions and a Rough Mother’s Day in Essaouira
A rough Mother’s Day in Morocco with sickness, work stress and flat energy around the apartment somehow turned into one of the best surf sessions yet. While Kia rested in bed, Levi and Emmett scored perfect waves in Essaouira and shared an unforgettable afternoon in the water.
Day 170 - Surf Sessions, Creative Kids and a Rough End to the Day
Day 170 in Morocco started with creativity, good waves and one of our best surf sessions yet in Essaouira. The kids are getting more confident in the ocean every day, but after an incredible afternoon at the beach, stomach bugs hit again and the day ended very differently to how it began.
Day 169 - Off Bellies, Big Decisions and a Breezy Day in Essaouira
After battling upset stomachs in Morocco, we slowed things right down in Essaouira. A breezy beach day, a 5km run, discussions about the future of our trip, and plenty of uncertainty about where we head next.
Day 168 - Sick Days, Flat Surf and Apartment Life in Morocco
Day 168 in Morocco was a slow recovery day filled with stomach bugs, quiet moments in the apartment, website work, and reflections on why outdoor space matters so much for our family while travelling.
Day 167 - Surf, Tagines and a Rough Night in Morocco
A fun morning surfing in Essaouira quickly turned into a rough day of upset stomachs, giant tagines, sugar loaded mint tea and a long night of food poisoning fears in Morocco. Day 167 was definitely one to remember for all the wrong reasons.
Day 166 - Our First Family Surf Lesson in Essaouira
Our first family surf lesson in Essaouira turned into one of the most fun days of the trip so far. Small waves, plenty of wipeouts, lots of laughter and all four of us standing up by the end of the session made for an unforgettable day in Morocco.
Day 165 - Finding Our Rhythm in Essaouira with Slow Starts, Windy Beaches, and a Home-Cooked Reset
Our first full day in Essaouira was all about slowing down, figuring things out, and settling in. From quiet cafes and grocery surprises to windy beach walks and a home-cooked dinner, we finally started to find our rhythm.
Day 164 - From Marrakech to Essaouira and Our Accidental Early Mother’s Day
From accidentally celebrating Mother’s Day a week early in Marrakech to roadside argan oil stops and finally arriving in beautiful Essaouira, Day 164 was full of laughs, surprises, and the exciting start of our two week coastal chapter in Morocco.