Kid-friendly family travel destinations that work with British passports, school-age kids, and real-family budgets

You’ve landed on our constantly updated list of kid‑friendly, family travel destinations the ones we actually live, explore and love. Since we left the UK to worldschool and roam full‑time with our two boys (now aged 4 and 7), we’ve been slow‑travelling for months at a time. The places listed here are where we’ve landed for anywhere between one to six months, where we felt at home, where our kids could run free and we could actually relax and most importantly, where we’re excited to return again and again.

Our current favourite family destinations

How We Choose Our Family Travel Destinations

When picking a place to call home for a while, we don’t just chase Instagram‑worthy snapshots. Our choices are rooted in real‑life needs and values that matter to any travelling family trying to keep sanity, safety and affordability intact. Here’s our decision checklist:

  1. Easy for British passports — places offering 90+ day visa‑free stays, or visas that are simple and straightforward. We don’t want to be constantly applying for permits when there are beaches to explore and memories to make.
  2. Good healthcare & child‑friendly amenities — access to reliable medical services, safe surroundings, plus activities or spaces where kids can play, learn, and have fun. Traveling with little ones means peace of mind is non‑negotiable.
  3. Affordable slow‑travel budgets (under ~£3,500/month) — we aim for long stays, not quick hops. Keeping living costs manageable lets us travel longer without financial stress while giving our boys a stable, un‑rushed lifestyle.
  4. Enough space & freedom for children (and parents!) — somewhere kids can run wild, explore, and be kids; while parents get a bit of breathing space, calm, and time to work, write or create.
  5. English‑friendly or easy to get by — a place where communication isn’t a daily struggle. It makes day‑to‑day life simpler and more enjoyable for everyone, especially with children.
  6. Meaningful cultural experiences & enrichment — beyond tick‑box travel, we look for destinations that offer learning opportunities, exposure to new customs, nature, languages, and real‑life adventures. For us and our kids, travel is as much about growth and curiosity as it is about fun.
  7. Flexibility for family‑work balance — since we’re working while travelling, we prioritise places with good infrastructure: stable internet, easy transport or access, and an environment that supports both family life and remote work.
  8. Long‑term potential rather than flash stays — we prefer destinations we can return to again and again; places that feel like a second home rather than a postcard.
family travel destinations tested by British nomad family

What This Page Is (And What It Isn’t)

This page isn’t a bucket list of “once‑in‑a‑lifetime must‑see” hotspots. Instead, it’s our living, breathing recommendation board the real places that work for our family’s rhythm and finances, places that allow travel to be part of our lifestyle rather than a holiday sprint.

We update this list regularly as we explore more, because a nomadic life with kids shouldn’t be about ticking boxes it should be about building comfort, joy, flexibility and memories.

So if you’re a family with a British passport (or similar), school‑age kids, and a realistic budget this could very well be the map that guides your next long‑stay adventure. Bookmark it, explore it, share it.

Planning Your Family Travel Destinations

Choosing family travel destinations is just the first step making it work for your family is the next. Use this page as a starting point, then dive into the posts for each destination to see what life there is really like for families. Think about your budget, your kids’ needs, and how long you want to stay, then plan slowly rather than rushing from place to place.


Remember, there’s no “perfect” family destination it’s about finding the right fit for your lifestyle, values, and sense of adventure. Bookmark this page, take notes, and come back as you start planning your next trip. Every family’s journey looks different, but with the right planning and a little flexibility, long-term travel can be not just possible, but truly joyful.


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