About LuNi Travels
We’re a multicultural family exploring the world together, and through LuNi Travels, we bring you the ultimate family travel resource for Japan (and beyond)! Packed with real experiences, kid-friendly adventures, and practical tips for parents, our blog helps families travel smarter, have more fun, and create lifelong memories.
If you’re looking for authentic, family-friendly travel tips, engaging stories that make destinations come alive for kids, and stress-free itineraries designed with parents in mind, you’ve come to the right place!
Why “LuNi Travels”?
“LuNi Travels” is short for “Luca & Nico’s Travels”, the two little explorers at the heart of our adventures! While the website name is short and catchy, everything we create is inspired by Luca & Nico’s real experiences and discoveries, bringing Japan to life for families like yours.
Why We Created This Blog
Travel isn’t just about seeing new places, it’s about the adventures, challenges, and shared moments that bring families closer together.
When we returned to Japan as a family, we wanted to explore beyond the usual tourist spots. But we quickly realized there weren’t many family-focused travel guides, most were written by short-term visitors, missing the deeper, family-friendly experiences we craved. Traveling with kids is different! It requires a little more planning, a little more flexibility, and a whole lot of creativity to make each trip fun and engaging.
That’s why we started Luca & Nico’s Travels, to help parents like you discover the real Japan, making every trip immersive, exciting, and stress-free.
What Makes Luca & Nico’s Travels Different?
We’re not just another travel blog listing things to do. We live in Japan, travel as a family, and share only real experiences, no generic guides or surface-level advice.
- Real family experiences – Every guide, tip, and itinerary is based on actual travels with kids. If we haven’t been there, it’s not on our site!
- Two unique perspectives – We mix Luca & Nico’s Adventures (playful storytelling) with detailed family travel guides to make travel fun AND easy to plan.
- Parent-approved tips – We know what works (and what doesn’t) when traveling with kids, and we share real-world insights to help you navigate Japan smoothly.
- Beyond the usual tourist spots – Because we’ve lived in Japan, we take you deeper, showing you not just where to go, but how to make it meaningful for your family.
Whether it’s turning a simple temple visit into a secret mission, finding the best playgrounds in Tokyo, or giving kids a hands-on way to experience history, we believe every trip should be an adventure of discovery.
Who Is This Site For?
If you’re a parent traveling to Japan with kids, this site is for you! Whether you’re…
- Planning your first family trip to Japan and need reliable, practical advice.
- Eager to explore Japan beyond the tourist hotspots.
- A long-term resident or expat family eager to explore more of Japan.
- Hoping to make history, culture, and sightseeing more engaging for kids.
…you’ll find guides, tips, and adventures designed to help you travel with confidence and turn every trip into a story worth telling!
What You’ll Find on LuNi Travels
- Family-Friendly Travel Guides & Itineraries – Stress-free, parent-approved plans that cover the best activities, seasonal adventures, and hidden gems for families.
- Luca & Nico’s Adventures – Immersive stories that bring destinations to life through their eyes, making travel more fun and interactive for kids.
- Hidden Gems & Off-the-Beaten-Path Spots – Because Japan is more than just Tokyo & Kyoto!
- Luca & Nico’s Challenges & Travel Tips – Playful ways to make sightseeing exciting and help kids engage with history, nature, and culture.
- Adventure Club Activities (Coming Soon!) – Downloadable travel missions, crafts, and fun challenges to keep kids entertained on the go!
Join Us on This Adventure!
We believe that travel sparks curiosity, builds lifelong memories, and brings families closer together. Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or rediscovering it with your kids, we’re here to help you go beyond sightseeing, turning every trip into an adventure of discovery!
- Sign up for updates (Coming Soon) – Get new travel guides & tips straight to your inbox.
- Follow us on Instagram – See our latest discoveries in real-time.
- Join the conversation – Comment on posts, share your own travel stories, and connect with other adventurous families!
See you on the journey!
Luca, Nico, Mama & Papa
A Note About Privacy & Authenticity
While Luca & Nico are at the heart of this blog, we choose not to share their faces in photos to respect their privacy. However, all the images you see here are from our real travels, no stock photos. Every picture captures the places we’ve explored and the adventures we’ve had as a family. If a destination seems light on photos, it’s probably because we were caught up in the adventure, or the boys were off discovering one of their own ‘secret missions’!
LUCA – born in Yokohama, Japan in 2017 and has been curious about the world around him ever since. A passionate soccer player and fan, he has an affinity for FC Barcelona and his hometown team Yokohama Marinos. His inquisitive nature drives him to learn something new every day, and he keeps a special notebook to jot down interesting words or facts he doesn’t want to forget.
Luca speaks both Japanese and English, has big dreams of becoming a professional soccer player, and approaches every adventure with energy, curiosity, and determination!
NICO – born in Brussels, Belgium in 2020 and is the mischievous and playful younger brother, always full of energy and imagination. He shares his older brother’s love of soccer, looks up to him as his favorite playmate, speaks both Japanese and English, and has a big love for Parmigiano cheese. Nico is always up to something, whether it’s building creative projects with origami paper and tape or gleefully destroying things he and his brother make.
Nico’s adventurous spirit often leads to fun and slightly chaotic situations, but it’s his laughter and sense of wonder that keeps the family smiling. With him, every moment is an adventure in its own right!
MAMA – born in Tokyo and brings warmth and positivity to every moment. She loves her family and friends and is the heart of the household, ensuring that every decision benefits the entire family. Adventurous and open-minded, Mama loves experimenting with recipes from around the world and never hesitates to try new foods or explore unfamiliar places.
Her calm and go-with-the-flow attitude keeps the family balanced during their travels. Mama can always be found with her phone in hand, capturing moments (she is often the blog photographer) or staying connected, and she currently enjoys practicing yoga as a way to recharge. With her adventurous spirit and nurturing nature, she makes every journey unforgettable.
PAPA – born in Texas but has lived in some of the world’s most exciting places, including Spain, Japan, Belgium, and Italy. His career has taken him on a journey across continents, but his greatest adventure is spending time with his two boys, Luca and Nico.
A man of many tastes, Papa is the creative mind behind the blog, is passionate about investing, enjoys soccer, is a fan of the Patagonia brand, loves Spanish ham, and can’t start his mornings without a perfectly brewed espresso. A self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, he insists on authentic Neapolitan style every time. Through it all, his family is at the heart of everything he does, making every destination and meal more meaningful.