Photo Diary // Traveling in Australia with Juni + Wild

2018 was a year of adventure for our family. Juni started preschool, Wild started walking. The kids hop-scotched through Asia with us, collecting six stamps in their passport. Our last stop was Australia, where we had more photo shoots with feminist filmmakers, and an exhibition of our photographs in Brisbane. It was an exciting moment to enjoy the fruits of our labors. With over six weeks of travel this year, the kids had a lot of time together and became seasoned travelers.

By far the most rewarding part of the year was watching Juni + Wild fall in love with each other and learn to play together. One of our biggest hopes as parents is that our kids will be best friends. It happened in a big way this year, and we couldn’t be more happy for them.

2019: bring on more love, more hugs, not only between siblings, but for all humans, all animals and our beautiful planet earth. Happy New Year, loves!

Bundeena // Royal National Park

Pindimar

Byron Bay

Brisbane

Read more about our photography exhibition, FRAME, here :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Traveling with kids in SE Asia // Laos + Thailand

The last family photo diary from our work trip to SE Asia this summer. Laos especially has a very special place in our hearts. It was our second time there and we know we'll be back again soon.

Laos

Thailand

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam + Juniper + Wilder

Traveling with kids in SE Asia // Vietnam

A photo diary from our trip to Vietnam. Missing it all so much. Enjoy!

Hanoi

A day at our friend's country home

Bai Tu Long Bay

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam + Juniper + Wilder

Traveling with kids in SE Asia // Taiwan

Growing up in Noe Valley in San Francisco, Ariel's family had a neighborhood walk they called "The Square." It was a nice little amble that looped back to their apartment, via the little downtown shopping area on 24th street. It has everything you need as a kid en route -- playground, farmers' market, a bakery.

This summer we spent four weeks in SE Asia on assignment, with about a week in each country. We would spend the first few days shooting and then have a couple extra days to explore. Unlike our backpacking days of yore, with a heavy itinerary of sightseeing and long day trips, we found that with kids we would land in a city and from our apartment doorstep, find "The Square."

There were playgrounds, cafes, libraries with A.C., water parks, and so many fruit stands right outside our door. Locals would come up to us and ask if we had recently moved there since they had seen us around the neighborhood all week, sharing pastries with the kids. We didn't see many sites, but we got the chance to live in a place, if only for a short moment, and feel what it was like to be part of the community.

Here are some family photos from our first stop, Taiwan. We'll post a few more photo diaries in the coming weeks of Vietnam, Laos + Thailand. We're keeping our main photo project under wraps for now, but stay tuned for an announcement. 

A big thanks to our great fashion partner included in this blog post!

Wombat & Poss Kid's Clothing: https://wombatandposs.com.au/

Daan Forest Park

Tamsui

Maokong Mountain

Hanging in our neighborhood + with family, near Linyi street in Taipei

Beitou, hot spring town

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam + Juniper + Wilder

Traveling with Kids in California // Truckee and Lake Tahoe

Fall colors are hard to find in the Bay Area, since our weather is so mild, but head east, into the Sierras and the trees burst into color come October! We spent a glorious four days in Truckee, where the gorgeous Cedar House Sport Hotel hosted us while we were in town. Such a luxurious stay -- hot tub, a huge suite and the most delicious breakfast every morning in the Stella restaurant. 

The weather had already dipped to cool, but we still got plenty of outdoor time. Juniper was so bold and got her feet in the freezing lake water, while we kept little Wilder bundled up and cozy as can be.

The Sierras in California are one of the most beautiful places in the world. The huge granite stones, crisp water and endless green. And it's only three hours away in the car -- or four -- or six... if you have kids ;) Hehe! 

We hope you enjoy the this travel diary of photos from our trip!

A big thanks to our great fashion and toy partner included in this blog post!

Robes: Silk & More

Juniper's dress and pants: Pikka Baby

Toy veggies and teething necklace: Freja Toys

Baby gym: Ecoart Factory

xoxo,

Juniper, Wilder, Ariel + Sam