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Uga Ulagalla Sri Lanka Junior Ranger Program Travel Review

A New Kind of Adventure: Where Family Holidays Meet Real World Learning

Why Choose Uga Ulagalla for a Family Holiday in Sri Lanka?

In a world of cookie cutter resorts, the Uga chain of hotels in Sri Lanka has become a beacon of responsible tourism. They’re not just about lavish stays; they’re about forging a profound connection with the local community and the environment.

While their initiatives range from delivering fresh water to empowering women in the...

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Family adventures. Real-world learning. Life on the move.

Welcome to the WanderLearn Travel Blog – your behind-the-scenes pass to one family's bold leap into full-time travel, homeschooling, and slow exploration around the world. Here, we share honest stories, practical tips, and thoughtful reflections as we chase the sun and chase what matters most — time together, meaningful experiences, and learning through life.

From deregistering the kids from school to digital nomad hacks, from packing lists to emotional prep, we’re documenting it all. Expect destination guides, travel gear we actually use, homeschooling insights, and the messy, magical moments that make this journey unforgettable.

Because you don’t need perfection to explore — just a plan, a passport, and a little bit of brave.

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Reflecting on Hikkaduwa Sri Lanka: Visiting the Tsunami Community Museum as a Family

A Sobering Stop on Our Sri Lanka Journey

Sri Lanka is a land of vibrant energy, colourful culture, and natural beauty — but our family’s journey took a more profound turn in Hikkaduwa at the Tsunami Community Museum. As with our stay at Uga Ulagalla , where the beauty of the land draws you in, this visit challenged us to confront harder truths. Unlike polished government institutions, this...

Surfing with Kids in Bali Seminyak Beach Worldschooling Family Travel

Surfing with Kids in Bali: Our Family Friendly Lesson at Seminyak Beach

Riding Waves, Learning Life: Surfing with Kids in Bali

We didn’t go to Bali expecting to become a surf family… and yet, here we are.

One sunny afterrnoon in Seminyak, the kids ran into the surfboards and sandy smiles of Bali Green Surf School, ready for their very first lesson. And honestly? We weren’t sure how it would go. Surfing isn’t exactly the easiest skill to pick up,...

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From Summer Holiday to Worldschooling: Our September Reset

Embracing Our Worldschooling Adventure: From Sri Lanka to Bali and Beyond

The past couple of months have been a whirlwind of colour, sound, and adventure. From Sri Lanka’s misty tea plantations to the golden beaches of the south coast, and now through Bali’s lush rice terraces, ancient temples, and breath taking sunsets, we’ve already learned so much about the world... and ourselves. But if...

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Halpewatte Tea Factory Ella: A Family Friendly Tea Experience in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

Tucked into the emerald folds of Sri Lanka’s hill country, just a short drive from Ella, the Halpewatte Tea Factory stands like a guardian of tradition. From its windows, the views are breath taking, green tea terraces tumbling down the slopes, mist curling lazily across the valleys, and rows of tea bushes stretching away like ripples on a calm sea.

This is more than a tea factory...

Koneswaram Temple Trincomalee Sri Lanka Worldschool Travel

Cultures, Questions and Compassion: Learning through Faith in Sri Lanka

One of the most powerful parts of world schooling isn't just seeing the world, it’s learning how people live, believe, and belong in it.

Here in Sri Lanka, we’ve been immersed in something truly extraordinary; a landscape where Buddhist temples, Hindu kovils, churches, and mosques sit side by side. Each has its own rhythm and rituals, and every one has become a real time lesson in...

Preparing for our Big Adventure: The Long Goodbye

We know it’s been a while since our last update, and first things first – sorry for the radio silence. It’s not that we haven’t had things to say (far from it!), but the truth is, we’ve been completely swept up in the chaos, emotions, and logistics of getting ready for this huge family adventure.

It’s hard to put into words just how intense the last few weeks have been. We’ve been...

Oliver’s Thoughts on Our Big Family Adventure: Learning, Laughing, and Memories

At 13 years old, Oliver is taking a thoughtful approach to our upcoming year-long family adventure. Standing tall at 6’1” and a rugby enthusiast, he’s excited to explore the world while reflecting on the unique experiences this journey will bring. Here’s what Oliver shared about our big adventure, in his own words.

Learning Together, but Differently

“I think that learning on the road...

Savannah’s Thoughts on Our Big Family Adventure: Dreams, Fears, and Flicks!

At just nine years old, Savannah (left of the cover image) is ready to embark on an extraordinary journey alongside us. With a heart full of excitement and a sprinkle of nervousness, she’s sharing her thoughts on what this worldschooling adventure means to her. Let’s dive into Savannah’s perspective on our upcoming travels through Sri Lanka, Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam,...

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Mini Series: Maddie’s Thoughts Before Our Big Family Adventure and World Travel

Before we dive into the travel plans, I wanted to share something a bit different. This mini series of blogs is all about our kids and their feelings as we prepare for our big family travel adventure. We felt it was really important to document this — not just the fun and exciting parts, but the honest, sometimes tough emotions too. It’s a reminder, a humbling moment, and a grounder for all...

Why Time Is the Most Precious Commodity for Families (And How to Use It Well)

Time.

It slips through our fingers faster than we realise. One moment, we're holding our toddlers' hands as they wobble through their first steps. The next, they're strapping on backpacks, heading into a new school year, or dreaming about their future careers.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned while planning our family’s global adventure, it’s this: time is the most valuable...

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