Traveling the World with Children

Follow our Danish family of four — Jesper, Line, Noah & Vitus — as we explore 20+ countries together, from the Amazon to the Outback.

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Hey, We are the 4Globetrotters!

We are a family of four from Denmark who believe that the best education happens outside the classroom. In 2015 we took the big step and planned a 6.5-month trip around the world — and we never stopped.

From snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos to trekking the Salkantay trail in Peru, from camping in the Australian Outback to exploring temples in Thailand — every trip is a new chapter in our family story.

This blog documents it all: the beautiful, the chaotic, and everything in between. Come along!

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The family hiking in Peru

Featured Destinations

A quick snapshot from our travels. For the complete destination archive, open the Destinations tab in the menu.

Peru

Peru

July/August 2024
 Ecuador

Ecuador

July 2024
 Galapagos

Galapagos

June 2024
 Western Australia

Western Australia

July/August 2022
 Fiji

Fiji

July 2022
 French Polynesia

French Polynesia

May/June 2022
 USA National Parks

USA National Parks

Rockies, Yellowstone, Bryce, Zion — 2019
 Indonesia

Indonesia — Bali

July/August 2017
 Australia

Australia

Adelaide to Sydney — 2016
 Hawaii

Hawaii

February 2016
 Mexico Yucatan

Mexico — Yucatan

February/March 2016
 Thailand

Thailand

October/November 2015
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Plan Your Trip by Topic

Curated guides on family travel planning, from choosing the perfect month to managing altitude with kids.

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Thailand Planning by Month

Adapted from our documented November route with planning guidance for January, July, and December visits.

January • July • December
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Altitude & Mountain Planning

Acclimatization itineraries and symptom checklists from our Cotopaxi and Sacred Valley experiences.

Itinerary • Symptoms
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Snorkeling by Age & Skill

How we adapted snorkeling for different confidence levels, from first-time nervous kids to stronger independent snorkelers.

Progression guide • Destinations
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Snorkeling Gear Essentials

What actually works for family snorkeling, from fit-first mindset to what we learned across six countries.

Gear guide • Thailand spots
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Packing by Trip Type

Trip-type checklists for city, beach, altitude, and camping trips—built from our 6.5-month journey.

Packing checklist • Full guide
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Road Trip & Campervan Setup

Sleep systems and daily habits for campervans from our Adelaide-to-Sydney run and beyond.

Sleep setup • Camping tips

Latest Adventures

Our most recent stories from the road — tales of wildlife, culture, family and the unexpected.

Start Here: Family Travel Guides

If you are new here, begin with our practical hub guides built from years on the road.

Peru family travel guide

Peru With Kids

Trekking, Cusco, Titicaca
 Family snorkeling guide

Best Family Snorkeling

Galapagos, Hawaii, Thailand
 Thailand with kids in November

Thailand in November

Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Koh Lanta
 Hiking with kids guide

Hiking With Kids

Easy to advanced family trails

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