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#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
#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
# 45 One year outta suburbia

# 45 One year outta suburbia

Posted on April 28, 2019May 2, 2019 by André
April 28th 2019 marks our anniversary of leaving life in Cape Town. I’ve asked Becky, Rico and Tiana to write down their thoughts and feelings from being on the road for one year. This blog is a... Read More
#41 Hoi An: Regrouping

#41 Hoi An: Regrouping

Posted on January 31, 2019April 2, 2019 by André
We were up at 3:30 am for a 4am cab; Dean had kindly woken up and made us coffee – I think he wanted to make double sure that we weren’t staying any longer! We were gifted with a glorious ... Read More

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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@it_is_bex @beckystennettbaldeo thank you for bein @it_is_bex @beckystennettbaldeo thank you for being the backbone of our tribe , and a mother to so many more. We love and appreciate you so much.
Happy 19th @ricogb_ Wow what a monumental 12 month Happy 19th @ricogb_ Wow what a monumental 12 months it’s been. You have achieved so much and had some proper adventures along the way. Crack on Son, you’re smashing it. 

We love you 🦏! ❤️
Wishing all our family and friends a blessed Chris Wishing all our family and friends a blessed Christmas and an amazing 2026. Big love from the Baldeos
..and in the blink of an eye it’s all over. An em ..and in the blink of an eye it’s all over.

An emotional last day of school at Wynberg Boys School. What a privilege for Rico to have attended such an amazing institution. 

A memorable day, with a great send off from the school and then the obligatory shenanigans after. 

On to the next chapter
Fun times in @krugernationalpark with the family Fun times in @krugernationalpark with the family
An early chilly start to #bastilleday trail run, b An early chilly start to #bastilleday trail run, but a great tough morning on the mountain in #franshoek
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Sweet 16!!! Happy Birthday @tiana._mae you've ke Sweet 16!!! 

Happy Birthday @tiana._mae you've kept us on our toes for the last 16 years! It's been an absolute joy watching you flourish.. so much more fun and adventures to come. 

Love you.xx
A big year ahead: T turns 16, Rico 18 and is in hi A big year ahead: T turns 16, Rico 18 and is in his matric year plus  a new Casa Baldeo. 
Seems not that long ago Rico was the little Grade 8 ringing the @wynbergboyshighschool_official bell. Lets do this Team Baldeo
Boys on tour - Cambodia 24/25 Boys on tour - Cambodia 24/25
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Happy 50th birthday to this amazing human. You’re Happy 50th birthday to this amazing human. You’re loved by everyone! Enjoy your birthday in @krugernationalpark - your spiritual home. ❤️🐘🦒
Happy birthday Son. Time to up the ante and go tak Happy birthday Son. Time to up the ante and go take on the world . Love you .❤️
What an incredible weekend . Breathtaking setting, What an incredible weekend . Breathtaking setting, venue and beautiful peeps. Partying, trail runs, breath work, yoga, San Pedro, sunshine and smiles.

 @pod_karoo than you 🙏🏽
Happy birthday T-Dawg! Keep on, keeping on. Love y Happy birthday T-Dawg! Keep on, keeping on. Love you.❤️
Wishing all our friends and family an amazing Chri Wishing all our friends and family an amazing Christmas and festive period and a healthy, happy and successful 2024
Happy birthday to this amazing wife/ mum/ confidan Happy birthday to this amazing wife/ mum/ confidant / cornerstone/ top bird.

You’re loved by everyone.xx

Another amazing art piece designed by our favourite neighbour @kbl_thecolourist who got our characteristics spot on !
Off he goes - 12 day hike into the mountains, carr Off he goes - 12 day hike into the mountains, carrying all his own clothes and food, and no contact with the outside world. Hopefully he’ll draw down on some of the amazing hiking experiences we’ve had over the years, from #machupicchu, #mtkinabalu and #quilatoaloop .

A great experience for all these boys away from home comforts and electronic distractions. 

#wbhs #hiking #cederberg
Reppin’ #halloween with the best neighbors Reppin’ #halloween with the best neighbors
A very rare sighting of the female teen ...away fr A very rare sighting of the female teen ...away from its natural habitat of the confines of darkened closed door bedroom. 

 Here we see it out of its comfort zone in fresh air and nature. A sight to behold .

#teen #givemestrength #buckleup #lovemydaughter
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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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