Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: Emma and Roscoe in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in October 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:38

Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: Roscoe shows his excitement for Ayutthaya, Thailand, in September 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:40

Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: The family pictured in Chiang Mai in September 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:42

Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: Emma with Roscoe in Lytham in September 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:36

Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: Emma manages the Train Street in Hanoi, October 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:39

Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: Emma with Roscoe on her back at St Joseph's, Hanoi, in October 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:39

Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: Emma tries to shielf herself and Roscoe from the rain in Ho Chi Minh City, October 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:40

Author: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Copyright: Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Description: The entire family at An Bang Beach, October 2018. THIS BRITISH family are backpacking with their TODDLER as they refuse to settle down and despite negative criticism, they insist their son is healthier than if he was in childcare. Former PhD student Emma Stirk (26) from Leeds, UK, has put her scientific career on hold to become an ‘around the world mum’ as she backpacks across the globe with her toddler in tow. After putting her career on hold, Emma wants to show people that travelling with a baby is possible and that it isn’t just for adults, as children too can be engrossed by other cultures. Emma, along with her fiancé Kieran, has travelled to 45 countries while they have taken their son Roscoe (20 months) to 12 countries since he was born as they say that settling down with a house and career isn’t quite for them. The family has received criticism for their choice to go backpacking with Roscoe, having been told that it isn’t fair on him and that he won’t be able to remember it so there’s little point and that he is susceptible to illness abroad. Emma Stirk / mediadrumworld.com Software:Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.4 (Windows) Created: 2018:11:05 16:52:39