About me
Planning a trip abroad with your kids can feel like a lot. I make it simpler.
Mayana Voyage helps families travel abroad with babies and young kids, with practical support so you feel ready for the trip.
My story
I am Samira, the mom behind Mayana Voyage. I have always been passionate about travel. I travelled for work, I travelled for fun, and when my kids were born, I kept going. I was born in France, raised in Niger and now live in Canada. I speak French, and I have visited 40+ countries along the way.
We are a family of 4, my husband and I and our 2 young kids, and our kids started travelling with us when they were just 3 months old. Some of our favourite trips together have been São Paulo, Dubai, Abidjan and Helsinki.
My career is in tech consulting, where I worked as a project manager with a focus on people and diversity. Today I advise organizations on people strategy, and I bring that same love of planning to every family trip I share here.
I named Mayana Voyage after my daughters, to show them the world with intention.
I am also a people strategy advisor for organizations. See my work at samiradiallo.com →How it all started
From a girl who dreamed of the places in her books to a mom who travels the world with her kids. Click a slide to read it.
Fun facts about me
Sometimes I travel solo, just me. Greece and Montreal were mine.
I am an overpacker. I bring the extra bag, and everything in it is organized.
My first daughter flew at 3 months old, to Lyon, France. Her second trip was Punta Cana.
I flew to Helsinki, Finland, to meet a friend I made on Instagram.
When my husband cannot come, the kids and I still go.
My favourite trips have more than 1 stop.
From every place we visit, I bring home a mug and a fridge magnet.
I take thousands of photos on every trip, of everything.
Real travel moments
Trips with kids come with surprises. Here is what happened to us, and what I do now.
My daughter threw up on me on a flight.
What I do now: a change of clothes for me in my carry-on.
Our luggage arrived 2 days after we did.
What I do now: 2 days of clothes for everyone in our carry-ons.
My oldest got sick on our way from Abidjan to Dubai.
What I do now: every medicine we might need is in my carry-on.
It rained all day at Disneyland Paris.
What I do now: an umbrella and a backup plan. We still went, and enjoyed the indoor fun.
We were all jet-lagged on the boat to Estonia.
What I do now: we go with the flow. The little one napped in her stroller, her sister slept on a chair.
I flew solo with the kids across the world: Toronto, New York, Abidjan, Dubai and London.
What I do now: I share how I did it in my travel tips.
How I help
Plan better
Too much to think about before a trip? Get a clear plan for your family.
Pack with less stress
Unsure what to bring for everyone? Use my lists, tested on real trips.
Travel with confidence
Nervous about flying with a baby? Get tips from someone who has done it.
Ready to plan your next trip?
This is for you if:
- You are travelling abroad with your kids, or planning to.
- You want realistic advice from real family trips.
- You like to be prepared and still stay flexible.
- You want clear, personal support, in English or French.
Tell me where you want to go with your kids. In a free 15 minute call, I help you see where to start.