Real Family Stories

Our family travel stories share honest advice from parents who have taken on bigger adventures, from long-term travel and family sabbaticals to moving abroad with kids.

You’ll find real experiences, planning tips, budgeting advice and practical support for families dreaming of life on the road or a new chapter overseas.

@CochransAbroard 30/04/2026 @CochransAbroard 30/04/2026

A year long sabbatical in Spain: Practical Advice from parents who did it

Say hello to the C ochrans – Kev, Kat, their one-year-old daughter, and their dog – who took a bold step and moved from the US to Spain for a year-long sabbatical. Their story is filled not just with travel memories, but with honest, hands-on advice for anyone planning a family sabbatical abroad.

Chloe That Holiday Mum 30/04/2026 Chloe That Holiday Mum 30/04/2026

Portugal + The Azores: Our Family’s Summer Sabbatical

Written by Chloe @ThatHolidayMum

Taking a family sabbatical before your child starts school for the first time can be especially meaningful. Starting school is a big milestone — not just for your child, but for the whole family.

Morgan @m_michellesantana 16/01/2026 Morgan @m_michellesantana 16/01/2026

Discovering Spain's Heartbeat: Family Tales from Madrid & South

Traveling through Spain as a family offered more than sightseeing—it became a shared journey of discovery. Here Morgan aka @m_michellesantana talks about her families travel and discovery in Spain.