8 Documentaries from our South American Gap Year
Eight documentaries that helped us and our elementary school kids discover more as we traveled South America on our gap year.
Places
11 Great Family-Friendly Things to Do in Teresópolis, Brazil
With endless natural features, trails, and a relaxed rural vibe, this relatively unknown destination is one we remember most fondly.
A Self-Guided Tour of Torres del Paine With Little Kids
With a 3-year old, three-day hiking expeditions are out of the question. This post describes some child-friendly hikes in Chile’s Torres del Paine park.
6 Recommendations For a Family Day In Sucre, Bolivia
Sucre is a wonderful place to just wander and discover things on your own. But if you’re looking for some pointers that your kids are sure to love, read on.
Our Patagonia Adventure Starts in Ushuaia
Our first stop in Patagonia was the southernmost city of Ushuaia. We took the End of the World Train and an ill-fated boat tour.
Video: Huska Family Interview at Eco Caminhos Farm in Brazil
We were the first family to stay at the newly constructed Ecolodge at Eco Caminhos. In this video, our family is interviewed about the experience.
A Web of Give and Take — Surprising Links Between Agroforestry and Social Work
At Eco Caminhos permaculture farm, we encountered a philosophy of farming and social work that prioritizes variety over scalability.
More Sustainable Doesn’t Have to Equal Less Comfort
We are the first guests to stay in Eco Caminhos’ newly-built Eco Lodge, a gorgeous bioconstructed house in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro.
12 Best Family-Friendly Things to Do In Paraty, Brazil
Here are our recommendations (with lots of photos!) if you ever decide to travel to this unique, historic town in Brazil.
Teresópolis, Brazil Photo Tour: Relax, Hike, Play
Teresópolis is a small, laid back city about two hours to the northeast of Rio de Janeiro. See some of our favorite photos from our month in this place.
