Wanderlust Haaks
Slow Travel | Real Family Budgets | Meaningful Global Experiences
What's Your Unique Travel Archetype?
About Us
Hey, we’re a family of four who swapped the rushed vacations for something slower, deeper, and way more connected.
We travel with our two young kids, living abroad one place at a time, and sharing honest stories, city budgets, and tips for families who want more than just a whirlwind trip. If you're dreaming about traveling longer but aren’t sure where to start — you're not alone (and you're in the right place).
Latest Blog Posts

Ruta de las Cascadas Baños Ecuador With Kids for an Easy Half-Day Adventure
If you’re planning Ruta de las Cascadas in Baños Ecuador with kids, and wondering if it’s actually doable (and worth it) with little ones… this might be one of the easiest yeses in Baños.
Visiting Quilotoa, Ecuador with Kids
If you’re planning an Ecuador trip with kids and love nature the way we do, Quilotoa probably pops up pretty quickly in your research. It definitely did for us. Between travel blogs and photos floating around Instagram, that turquoise Quilotoa crater lake looked almost unreal.

Family Travel Costs in Quito Ecuador: What We Spent During a Week With Kids
Quito surprised us. Set high in the Andes, Ecuador’s capital feels like a mix of historic churches, mountain views, big city energy, and family-friendly green space.
