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Straight Outta Suburbia

…bucking the trend

Author: André

#63 Back to Suburbia

#63 Back to Suburbia

Posted on October 1, 2020October 2, 2020 by André
A journey of a lifetime had come to an end, and it was time to readjust to what was perceived as 'normal' life ..... Read More
#62 Tips for self isolation, homeschooling and keeping sane around your family

#62 Tips for self isolation, homeschooling and keeping sane around your family

Posted on March 28, 2020October 1, 2020 by André
Background For anyone that isn’t familiar with our story  and is reading this blog for the first time, there are a lot of posts to read that detail our journey (I’m sure you have some tim... Read More
#61 Becky’s view: 18 months living a nomadic life

#61 Becky’s view: 18 months living a nomadic life

Posted on December 20, 2019March 29, 2020 by André
Reflection of a life-changing adventure and choice of life for 18 months. Excitement, intrigue and trepidation of what lies ahead. A family of four that broke free of the suburban shackles and headed ... Read More
#60 Tiana’s story: 18 months living a nomadic life

#60 Tiana’s story: 18 months living a nomadic life

Posted on November 25, 2019March 29, 2020 by André
As our journey comes to an end, our emotions are all over the place. Reflection of a life-changing adventure and choice of life for 18 months. Excitement, intrigue and trepidation of what lies ahead. ... Read More
#59 André’s view: 18 months of a nomadic life

#59 André’s view: 18 months of a nomadic life

Posted on November 18, 2019October 1, 2020 by André
'Was this lifestyle ever going to be permanent? - I’m not sure any of us knew the answer to that. We just felt the urge to move, explore, educate and escape the suffocation of suburbia. One day at ... Read More
#58 Rico’s view: 18 months of life on the road

#58 Rico’s view: 18 months of life on the road

Posted on October 31, 2019March 29, 2020 by André
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#57…The last stretch

#57…The last stretch

Posted on October 4, 2019December 12, 2019 by André
Everyone has a breaking point, and looking at the calendar on the fridge to see we had 4 more weeks in Caño Negro, was ours. The living conditions were really testing; mosquitos, damp everywhere, two... Read More
#56 Digging a grave, cockroaches, a blind dog and a long way from anywhere

#56 Digging a grave, cockroaches, a blind dog and a long way from anywhere

Posted on September 8, 2019November 25, 2019 by André
After arriving back in San Jose, we made contact with Anne regarding our dog sitting volunteering post up in Caño Negro in northern Costa Rica, close to the Nicaraguan border.  The plan was to d... Read More
#55 Costa Rica: Charlie’s Angels, and a lucky escape from a scorpion

#55 Costa Rica: Charlie’s Angels, and a lucky escape from a scorpion

Posted on August 19, 2019November 15, 2019 by André
A lucky escape from a scorpion, the kids in dog heaven, and a visit to and indigenous community... Read More
#54 Costa Rica – Back in the Heat

#54 Costa Rica – Back in the Heat

Posted on August 4, 2019November 15, 2019 by André
Up close an personal with a sloth, holding up a taxi driver, and a chance meeting with an old friend in the jungle... Read More
#53 A Swiss Surprise, and Strategising in Santiago

#53 A Swiss Surprise, and Strategising in Santiago

Posted on July 11, 2019September 3, 2019 by André
At 4am my cab arrived; it felt strange getting in on my own. No mad rush, head  count or  bag check, it was just me myself and I. In the airport I kept looking around, thinking I’d forgott... Read More
#52 Chile – A White Van and No Plan

#52 Chile – A White Van and No Plan

Posted on June 26, 2019September 3, 2019 by André
A fire to grill meat, and a large glass of wine….what was a standard weekend scene 14 months prior was now a cherished rarity – but we managed to pull it together – the perfect way to ce... Read More
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Online article about our journey

https://twentytwowords.com/couple-quit-their-jobs-sell-home-and-take-kids-out-of-school-to-travel-world/

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Soul food ...hiking, braaing, board games , sunset Soul food ...hiking, braaing, board games , sunsets, outdoors. 

#outdoors #sunsets #southafrica #family #straightouttasuburbia
It’s been a rough few weeks with us being ill wi It’s been a rough few weeks with us being ill with Covid, and having the most miserable Christmas and new year, but we’re back in the game now.

Very grateful for all our friends who brought us food parcels and offered to help. Cognizant that we had it easy compared to millions fighting this wretched virus the world over

Hoping for brighter, healthier and happier days for us all. 

Enjoying a few days away from the ‘burbs in the mountains keeping it simple.
Proper Saturday morning boxing sweat out training Proper Saturday  morning boxing sweat out training session with my main man 
@slimboyrick__ .  I can certainly have a few guilt free beers later!

@16ounceboxfitacademy 

#boxing #boxingtraining #fatherandson #keepitreal
Pablito enjoying a cool off during a beautiful mor Pablito enjoying a cool off during a beautiful morning hike 

#hiking #capetown #summer #dogsofinstagram #pablito
The end of a chapter for @ricobaldeo @slimboyrick_ The end of a chapter for @ricobaldeo @slimboyrick__ . Last day of junior school @sweetvalleyprimary . It’s been a great few years but time for a new challenge. 

#sweetvalleyprimary #schoolsout #endofanera  #capetown
Follow @ricobaldeo for more of his wacky art pics Follow @ricobaldeo for more of his wacky art pics

#art #artistsoninstagram #sketch #youngartist #drawing
Rico and Pablito #mansbestfriend #dogsofinstagram Rico and Pablito

#mansbestfriend #dogsofinstagram #capetown #southafrica
6 hour, 22 km hike with my boy 💪🏽 Some prope 6 hour, 22 km hike with my boy 💪🏽 Some proper climbing in the heat but the views were more than worth it.
#hiking #hikingsouthafrica #capetown #southafrica #outdoor #fatherandson
Rico required an underwear change after coming acr Rico required an underwear change after coming across this scorpion !

#hiking #patbusch #africamps #scorpion
Someone is a little excited for Halloween ( even t Someone is a little excited for Halloween ( even though nothing is going on!)

#eleven #elle #strangerthings #halloween
One year today we arrived back in Cape Town.. One year today we arrived back in Cape Town..
A couple of days escaping to the bush #gamereserv A couple of days escaping to the bush

#gamereserve #nationalpark #addoelephantpark #southafrica #animals #wildlife
Egyptian day at @sweetvalleyprimary Egyptian day at @sweetvalleyprimary
#bicycleschangelives Well done @khaltshacycles @ #bicycleschangelives 

Well done @khaltshacycles @idmills and @qhubeka for providing bikes for community action networks - delivering food and medicine around Khayelitsha, and for helping businesses and children getting to school. Top work

#bikelife #cycling #capetown #khayelitsha
Spent the day with these two hustlers from @khalts Spent the day with these two hustlers from @khaltshacycles . Amazing seeing them realising their dream of creating the first bikehub in Khayelitsha .

Look out for the feature we filmed on them for ‘The Insider’ on SABC soon to be aired

#khayelitsha #bikelife #cycling #entrepreneur #capetown
Nice to escape the burbs for the weekend to #pring Nice to escape the burbs for the weekend to #pringlebay

#hiking #outdoors #family #mates #straightouttasuburbia
Only 6 months late! A new blog post is up detailin Only 6 months late! A new blog post is up detailing our reintegration back into what is deemed as ‘normal’ life.

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#travel #adventure #family #youonlyliveonce #getoffthehamsterwheel #worldtravel #lifeexperience #straightouttasuburbia #blogger #familytravel #liveyourbestlive
Healthy body, healthy mind..and kick some ass #bo Healthy body, healthy mind..and kick some ass

#boxing #fitness #strikefirststrikehardnomercy
#spring #flowers #westcoastnationalpark #birds #ca #spring #flowers #westcoastnationalpark #birds #capetown
Springtime in the West Coast National Park #flow Springtime in the West Coast National Park 

#flowersofinstagram #spring #capetown #southafrica
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Rico’s second article for the Lonely Planet

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/postcard-from-carnival-in-columbia

An article I wrote for ‘the 3rd half’ regarding the power of football around the world

https://www.thirdhalfsoccer.com/post/bucking-the-trend

Football in Japan

Rico’s piece written for Lonely Planet Kids

Postcard from Vietnam by Rico Baldeo

Tiana’s second publication for Lonely Planet

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/postcard-from-colombia

Rico and T have their own blog!

https://straightoutta.school.blog/

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Tiana’s inaugural article for Lonely Planet Kids

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/kids/postcard-from-malaysia/

 

The long awaited follow up to ‘Monitor Lizard’….”The Alpaca Song’!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLTo0RyOPgQ

Tiempo de Juego in Colombia where we volunteered

https://youtu.be/ovl3nfGncjE

Rico’s videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHDJOfD68dU&list=UUqd1xBf0rf8RYneD-xyqqOg

T’s videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll5Ubt5x7mk&list=UUmmvEoUhPjajqiZp9i7u8uQ
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