Why We’re Not Allowed To Travel // Q&A
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Travel wise, you could do some amazing trips within the UK - outer Hebrides, Northern Ireland, Shetland! Isle of Man/Jersey/Guernsey. I think the passport limitations could be turned into a great opportunity to explore closer to home ❤
We did an epic U.K. van trip last summer, I loved it! Don’t have a baby friendly van yet and also Neo doesn’t love being in the car but maybe we can go somewhere closer to home ☺️
Definitely there are so many amazing places to go to in the UK!🇬🇧 I would really like to go to the Isle of Skye!
@@RayaandLouis yes so many options! Also places like Shetland and Barra have airports so are quite easy to fly to!
Yes!! Do this!
What about bike camping? There are some Amazing bike with light trailers that have beds in them …so one could have the trailer to sleep in and maybe one with front and back baby seats…front where you seen him and he’s right by you and then in the back? Could be fun
Neo seems like such a happy baby. Can't help but think it is due to all the calm , love and support he gets from you two. ♥
Thank you! ❤️
Can we all just take a second to admire how beautiful Louis sings to Neo! Such a beautiful voice and touching moment.
literally just watched him singing and was just coming here to comment the same thing! Never knew louis had such a nice voice!
I've got 4 kids. 1, 2, & 3 were born in the USA. #4 was born in Asia, and we live in Africa now. I've homeschooled all over the place as we've travelled, and my kids have thrived. One has finished university now, another is halfway through. Every situation is different, but you might want to consider homeschooling. It doesn't have to be isolating, as it has been stereotyped. Instead, you can build an intentional, intergenerational, and supportive community that doesn't insist on conformity. Praying for you guys to enjoy your adventure and know what's best for you 3 as a unit.
My kids are 9 and 7 now, but I literally started reading books to them the first night home from the hospital. I think it’s great that you are exposing Neo to books, music, movement and talking to him because it is so important for his social and intellectual development!
the way louis looks at raya melts my heart. the love between you too brings tears to my eyes and i wish i can experience that in my life ♥
Those giggles are precious! He is such a beautiful baby! Cali is so pretty! She's a great big sister! You two glow when you talk about your baby boy!
Thank you! ❤️
This is unbelievably inspiring!! Thank you so much for this content. You both always remind me to be present, live in the moment, and be grateful for where you are right now - which is so important because you won't have this time back!
Happy 3 months. Baby giggles are the best he is so adorable. Watching him grow is a blessing. Baby giggles is my favorite sound. ❤️
Your videos are so joyful. Bless you for sharing a portion of your lives with us. 🥰
Beautiful! So happy seeing all you’ve been up to!
What a lucky little boy to have you two as parents. Much love, health and happiness to you all! ❤
You guys are such nice people!
So happy for you all, thanks for this wonderful video!
Use that time to enjoy parenthood...plus on the bright side Neo will have a stronger immune system by then for all exotic bugs...
Only advice for more than one home zone. Don’t get to committed to a schooling or life process. If things aren’t working out give yourself the grace to change. We beat ourselves up over commitment of life (schooling, working, travel) but it is okay to change and do what you feel is right in your heart and soul. Follow your happiness and give yourself grace for change and failure. It is okay. Life will be exactly what it was meant to be. ❤
I love the way both of you are involved in raising him. It's beautiful to see all the love you have for him. You both seem so content.
Share more of the UK! So many cool castles and beaches! Loved exploring Devon and Cornwall over twenty years ago! Scones, clotted cream! The rainbows, cows, sheep….you don’t have to leave to do more travel blogs! You could also rate B&Bs…so many possibilities! And such a safe and family friendly place to be! Congrats to you both and baby Neo!
Super happy for you all and this is definitely a different journey! I used to live vicariously through you and others and must confess to watching less these days because I have done this part! Please do not question who is and is not watching... live your life and know that for some (like me) if they are not consistently tuning in it isn't about not caring.
I love how excited you are to see Neo see and experience new things and watch his learning process. I was the same way with my kids, excited to see them grow through each stage of life and happy that I was their parent to guide them along the way.
You guys bring me so much calm and peace in the best way! I love your energy and of course Neo is super cute and adorable 🥰💕
So fun watching your joy filled interactions with Neo. The last 16 months I’ve been delighting in watching/helping my sweet granddaughter. I know the heart melting feeling when your sweet baby smiles or laughs at you. Your heart feels as if it could burst.
You both make me feel sooo calm and at peace, can’t wait for the next video ❤
You are such a beautiful loving family! Neo is so precious, his eyes so full of wonder. Loved the song Louis was singing to him, so sweet❤ Sending love and light from Pennsylvania ❣
Wow I can tell he is going to be extremely smart. His curiosity and focus are amazing. ❤
You two singing Rubber Ducky to Neo was so sweet! Thanks for sharing these sweet moments with us. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! 🥹
I've been crying a melancholy cry throughout this video. Such a beautiful time of life, such a beautiful baby! I can relate to the joy of hearing the first laugh, and how you fall in love even more with your mate through the love of your children, loving breast feeding... all of it! My daughters are 27 and 30 now; but your video brings back those old memories and I'm so very happy for your sweet family. Sending all my love.
Have been following y'all since years and it's crazy how every single video oozes out such good vibes ❤
Love this. Praying you get your visa swiftly with no delays. 🤟🙏
Neo has so many things to say, It is amazing to see him express himself like that! And I must say, his lashes makes my heart melt.
As a mother of 2 kids (who are now grown ups), I would also advise you to look at least in first years into homeschooling if you have a nomadic at least part time live in mind.
It has actually been an amazing time for me and my kids when younger, where we had a relation bond through them taking teachings and learning from me. There are nowadays a lot more very good resources to do so, so that you are not all stuck in one place for a full school year and that your kid on top of teachings can actually learn even more from live experiences.
Such an adorable little boy, definitely see both of you in him. A babies giggle really melts your heart. ❤
I am forever grateful I have a sibling....I think it gives both children an instant friend, someone to do childhood with, someone who knows everything about you and can help go through the motions of life's ups and downs....in our case, dealing with the loss of a parent - I'm so so so grateful to have each other to help us both through that. It grounds you. I think 2 is perfect for many reasons...but especially if you're traveling. It's not overwhelming with an equal kid to parent ratio but most importantly...the amount of attention and what you can do as a family of 4 vs. a larger family is amplified in my opinion...and I speak from experience as a step mom to 5 and bio mom to 1 with a big age gap. When we had most of the kids living with us...family trips...eating out...traveling was so much more expensive and quite honestly, a lot of work...but as they got older and left and we had just 2....the experiences we could offer then just skyrocketed...we could afford it, we could spend quality time with each kid and make the most of those experiences for them. Just everyday life at home was different...more present and able to be more accessible to each child. Just my experience and some food for thought. You'll know what's right for you when the times comes to make that decision. I'm sure there are tons of great stories of big families too that are just as wonderful with just as many blessings. Follow your heart, always.
My kids r 26 and 28 and I remember their first of everything,,,,,but for me. I love you guys as new parents, your wonderment , your enthusiasms,,,it brings it all back for me,,,,,,,,u guys are soooooo amazed I love it,,,,,,,hope u keep the videos coming
I have watched you guys for many years and you guys have shown a great exponential growth and maturity and wisdom in the few month's as parents. I can tell you have studied a lot on childbirth and development and I know you are the still learning even more but the things you are doing I wish I knew about when my son was a baby he is now 17.. You're a very passionate and articulate I am not a prophet but I believe you are going to be able to help future mothers and parents I am so excited for you guys.. I know you miss your old life but your new life is going to be just as incredible and I am blessed by watching you guys Louie is such a great dad as well so loving kind and compassionate way to go so very proud of you
Wow! Neo has really grown and is so cute. I just love that we are allowed to watch his progress in the world. I adore his giggle. There is nothing better than a child's laughter. You are such loving and supportive partners and that love is now transferred to Neo.
Thank you so much! ❤️
What an interesting fun vlog of such a beautiful family that shows and knows amazing love-
Positive vibes from Canada. I know six months sounds like a long time when you had a plan, but take it from a mom, you will look back as Neo grows up and you will think that time was just a blink in the big picture of your lives. ❤ Oh, and that is one cute baby!!
NEO IS A BEAUTIFUL BABY!!!!!
He has grown so much 💗
Thank you for sharing this experience!
That dish looks so delicious YUM
Cali looks happy too
I'm so glad y'all are settled in to this season ☺️
BLESSED
I feel for you with the visa! I couldn’t leave the US for nearly 2 years waiting for my residency. It was so hard to go from travelling loads to feeling stuck. Then back in 2021 as well not being able to take my baby to meet my family in the UK for so long when the borders were closed was so sad. But when you look back it just feels like a small moment of time, even though it was so hard at the time.
My cheeks are achingly sore from smiling so much through this video! I've watched you when you both had seperate channels and didn't know if you wanted or needed a relationship! (Although I just knew you two were meant for each other after seeing you both together! Something truly felt so right!) Seeing you both right now, years, tears and joy later, it's awesome! You seem closer than ever! The biggest smiles came for Neo! He's beautiful, growing so fast and seems so curious! Love your sweet little family you've created! Always sending lots of love and hugs and hope and peace and prayers ❤😊❤
Aw thank you so much! ❤️
Watching you two, watching Neo, is so amazing! True love is an amazing thing to witness!!!
Aw thank you so much! ❤️
There is nothing I love more than watching incredible parents raising their children so beautifully. I've been watching The Nomadic Movement raise little Sadie and it is such a delight, and now you two with your darling Neo. As a psychotherapist encouraging you, and as research shows, spacing your little ones at least 3 years apart, more if possible, is so beneficial to their psychological development. Probably you already know that but putting it out there just in case, ;- ) Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family times on youtube.
@noornoornoor23 I'm in the middle of a huge project right now and the answer to that is quite lengthy. I will try to get back to you just as soon as I can but it may awhile.
a child really does open your eyes to what is amazing and beautiful as if you also are seeing for the first time and I love that you both are so in tune to Neo and each other that everyone thrives and receives the love and comfort they need❤
You two are so funny! I love that you show all of the goofy songs and sounds that I think most of us do with babies. 2nd - Maya Wrap. It took me a little while to get used to using it but it was the best help for me when my 2nd child was born because it allows you to hold children at a much older age range and uses your hip or back to leverage the weight to make it work. Lastly, I almost strangled my lactation specialists with my first child. Then I had a friend that told me to give it at least 3 weeks with pain involved. Once I had realistic expectations it was a lot more bearable. My second child was so much easier to nurse. Neo is adorable!
Sending all the positive vibez your way!! ❤❤🎉🎉😊😊
You guys are awesome new parents. Love you guys. Keep up the great work.
Oh, the sweet sound of those first giggles will be something that you NEVER forget! My kids are 19, 18, & 9 and I can vividly remember their very first cries and the first time they lauhed with their whole bodies. Best sounds EVER ❤
OMG you two, that was adorable! Neo is reeeally cute too! Best wishes to your sweet family. ❤
Sending Positive Vibes! Neo is a little rockstar x
I went to the Van Gogh exhibition also . Neo would have loved the moving pictures along the wall . I loved it myself . He is getting so big and cute . You both are doing the best as parents . No book is going to tell you how to raise your child because each are unique but they may guide you a little .
We had the same thing happen but paid for the premium service and got it processed in 1 week instead of 6-8 months. Keep your heads up, it can come a lot faster than you expect!
Little Neo is such a cutie 🥰 bless him. I hope they can get it sorted quicker and you can travel!!! I know how much travelling you love to do. Lots of love to you all xxx
Sending you the most positive vibes❤
Enjoy each moment, this time goes by so quickly
Neo is an absolutely beautiful boy…and those eyes!!! Soak in every moment of this time in your/his life, and I’ll keep all my fingers and toes crossed that your visa comes through quickly.
Love this catch up video!!!! Neo is growing so fast,
Two of my favorite internet people with their little bundle ❤❤❤❤❤
Hopefully it will happen quicker! However this could be a great time to go and explore the UK! There is so much to see and do.
That is truly one beautiful child. You’re so blessed.
Such a lovely family! Food for thought - in Costa Rica the school year goes from February to November.
Louis my son has been reading older books to my granddaughter since she was born. He would do skin on skin time with her and read her the story. Next week she will be 1 year old and she now goes and gets a book, brings it to her daddy and they sit and bond while he reads her the book. So, keep right on reading those older story books to Neo because I think they absorb way more than we think they can. 😊
That’s so sweet! 🥹
My absolute favorite shot of this video was Raya breastfeeding Neo. See her smile with her child in her arms was just so beautiful. 😢❤😊
I am 21 weeks with our rainbow baby. She is due this December ❤ I so appreciate vlogs from new parents because I feel there's a lot I can learn. Especially from you guys since my two dreams in life are being a mom and traveling the world. Being able to do both would be incredibly fulfilling. I'm looking forward to your future videos! ❤
I love seeing the “Brighton Beach beach lockers” I’ve seen then so many times in photos but it’s so interesting to see them in video.
I send you much love & abundance to your family! Neo is just a little darling! 🥰❤️🙏🇨🇦
When you asked for advice on traveling with kids I immediately thought of the bucket list family!!! What pure souls you all are!!
You’re always welcome in Africa ❤ choosing it as his first experience for Neo is awesome! 👍🏽
Louis seems so relaxed and happy. Probably been watching you for 10-15 years. Very happy for you both!
Aw thank you! ❤️
Love your love for each other and for Neo, truly beautiful how it’s grown so much more deeply because of him. And so great seeing miss Cali as happy as ever! I did a double take when I saw her venturing off and doing her own thing at the 9:54 mark 😅
Aw thank you! ❤️ hahah yeah she’s a little adventurer 😂
Lovely vid update think I was smiling all the way through 😊 brings back to front of mind all the baby feelings, I have 3, youngest 13 now but feels like yesterday) those heart bursting feelings (✨💖✨) dont leave especially each time they smile. Now kids older I've pursued daily meditation, I wasnt at your vibe level before kids as didnt keep it up. It's helped me since doing daily it easier to find meditations etc than it was in my 20's so that helps. Luv & light 💖 to you & all reading.
Leo is very fortunate to have you two as his parents. xx
It would be nice to see you travelling around the UK
You two are doing so well with Neo. You are both so interactive, hands on and involved. And I can see that you will always be this way throughout his growing up life. Trust me, every stage is an adventure and new and exciting. So many parents say they don't want their kids to grow up and progress to the next stage. With my 5 kids, I never felt that way. I always looked forward to their next stage of life. They are all grown in their 20's and 30's, and I still look forward to seeing them progress. 😊 And, you mentioned how observant he is now, but from the very beginning, I have noticed your son noticing everything! I have never seen too many children as observant as Neo. My youngest daughter was that way, and as an adult, she is still l one of the most observant in our family. Neo is beautiful 😍
And...maybe you could name the lion Simba.....??
Thank you so much!! That’s so beautiful to hear about your daughter still being so observant, so curious to see who he’ll grow up to be ❤️
So amazing watching your children grow, Neo is so adorable! I am a mom of 2 - 13 yr old girl, 9 yr old boy, and its the best purpose in my life- being their mom. Congratulations on your growing family!
My son is 25!! One of my greatest gifts in life!! My next greatest gift will be arriving October 22nd 2023!! I can't wait to meet my very first grandson!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤
@@jennifermassie7227 Ohh wow! that is super exciting, the first grandbaby.
@@twinklestarlight8326 it is very exciting. I'm 46 and gonna be a grandma!! Lol
So sweet watching you guys with Neo✌️💜
So sweet with the birth class families! I’m still friends with some of my moms group friends 19 years later and we all got together regularly for 5 years! So nice to have community 💛💛
Y'all are awesome! Totally crushing this parenting thing😁 Neo drumming at the end tho 😂😂 sending so much love!! And speedy vibes for a quick Visa! ❤🎉
Thanks so much ☺️
Neo is so cute and its lovely catching up with how he is growing. The Van Gogh exhibtion was here in NZ a couple of years aho, it was amazing, eould love to see it again
I love the idea of summering in the UK! Our daughter goes to school in Portugal and we can travel and spend the summer wherever we want! We’ve been going back and forth on transatlantic cruises as we finish moving. She loves the travel. 7 years old now. So excited for you guys!
Her school is permaculture and community focused. You would love it!
Awesome Q&A … you have a beautiful approach to parenting… trusting in you’re own intuition … 🙏🩵 Neo is a very beautiful baby boy… and he looks like a mix of you both .. with a sprinkling of himself 🩵✨🌞
You guys are the best parents!!
The longer the video the better❤. Neo is so perfectly charming. Enjoy each second❤❤
Aw thank you! ❤️
As far as traveling with school age children - we started off with our oldest in public school at our main home base but within 2 years realized that was not a friendly situation to wanting to travel. We eventually moved to homeschooling as it allowed us the greatest freedom and cater to our childrens strengths and interests. Would never look back now!
Louis singing Robin Hood to neo ❤ one of my fave Disney! You both seem like naturals, soak up every second, everybody always says it goes fast but it truly does. Only seems like yesterday that i had a newborn and they’re now 6 & 9!
Such a beautiful video!
Louis is an Amazing dad!!!! And you are an amazing mom Raya
You guys are amazing people and Neo is so cute! ❤
Thank you! ❤️
Keep up the great work!
Beautiful Neo has things to say! I love his giggles and jabbering. I’d watch any video with him in it, no matter where you guys are!
little neo is so cute!! Love your videos so much!
You 3 are just amazing. Well, and Callie too. Such a cute family
I feel like the only advice I’d give is enjoy his current stage they grow up so fast. You’re talking about traveling and schooling and what’s to come HOWEVER now that my kids are moving onto middle school I miss the sleepless nights. The exhaustion. The hardest time. Living thru it I thought how could you miss this? I could cry. Everything you’re living thru today soak it up and love the current stage.
Hey guys good to see you. Let me start out by saying Reya you look fantastic, both of you are really amazing parents. Neo is advancing quickly and I love his little chit chat! Sorry you are having a little set back with your passports but it will be settled before you know it. So just take your time and figure out your next adventure. Everything happens for a reason. Well with my 1st son I was a single parent and I loved traveling never gave it a second thought when he came along. I did wait till he was about 3mons but he was great when we traveled but he was always a good baby and was even better as he grew older. I could do anything with him. I never planned anything I would just pack and go as I felt the urge to travel. Just always cherish him he will always be a special gift from God. I wish you all the best in no matter what you do. Looking forward to your next video. ❤ you guys and ✌️out. Safe travels...
Also, as a breast feeding mama 19 months down. KUDOOOS, to you raya!!! Breast feeding is hard, it is sooo hard at the start. You persevered, you are incredible!!! People don’t often give enough credit. Big big big big respect and credit to you mama!!
Traveling with family is wonderful.
Following you from Bulgaria 🎉❤ We’ve just had our baby in June and its amazing to see you share all about your life with a baby 😍 I can learn so much from you guys, you seem so easygoing- I really need to incorporate it right now❤
Hope to meet you one day 😇
Прегръдки, Рая!
I also had difficulty with breast feeding. It takes your body a few days, but once it started....some of my best memories of Eric as a baby! It lasted 8 1/2 months, but I was teaching full time. Good luck!
I cannot with his little eyebrows...sooooo cute!! You guys are wonderful parents! :) My husband and I have 4 kids. We are Americans. The past five years we have lived in Cambodia with our children. Traveling back and forth every year or so. We do NGO work. Our kids have developed amazingly. You will find that as well. Children are very adaptable and as always do very well in a loving home as you know Im sure :) Blessings~
Neo is so cute!! Sadly that restriction of travel for anyone applying for permanent residency is very common in most western countries. I went through that process for 2 years - thats how long the Canadian govt took to process MY application for PR status in Canada. It does end eventually, but in the meantime, stay positive and save your pennies so that when you are able to travel, you will appreciate the freedom to travel so much more.
I know it’s disappointing to be unable to travel, but I’m sure your subscribers would love seeing places in the UK. Maybe go fell-walking in the Lake District and visit Castlerigg Stone Circle. I was there on a misty December where my friend and I and a few sheep were the only people in the stone circle. It was magical. ❤ I would be interested in some more vegan restaurant reviews in the UK, as well as what you cook at home. If you can travel to Ireland you could go visit the Happy Pear. That would be such fun to watch! Seeing your other CZcams friends visit would also be good content. Can you find more festivals, take Neo to some farmers markets? I would enjoy the local color. Would be fun to see you visit an eco village, too. There is so much you could do in the UK that we would love to watch!
My parents travelled when my brother and I were small, due to my dads job we were in America, Korea, Australia, and we lived in South Africa where we had family. We settled in the UK in 2003 for primary school and secondary school. I started school in Korea so it’s definitely possible and I have some great memories! Living in SA with family was magical! Just go with the flow he will love it and look back on it with joy, I know I do! And love to travel now because of it!
Aw thank you! ❤️
My kids were always in the next size up and my mom said me and my three siblings were the same way, so that's probably normal. I'm so glad you've been able to power through the initial pain of breastfeeding, Raya. It truly is an amazing experience.