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About Us

In 2016 Livia and Sam ‘borrowed’ the family teddy to take on a trip around Europe. Like the gnome from the film ‘Amelie’ they posted picture postcards on Instagram much to the surprise of the family. When they started to travel full time in 2018 they decided to start the @abearcalledpaddington account dedicated to travel but through the eyes of a small curious bear. Nearly 6 years later they have traveled through 6 Continents and 40 countries.

The @abearcalledpaddington account is about travel, learning about different cultures, different foods and the beautiful destinations he finds along the way.

“If we are kind and polite, the world will be right” is a quote the account lives by. It is respectful, non denominational, non political but eager to learn about the world.

Pictures are taken from the bears perspective, which can be quite entertaining for passers-by who often ask what is happening and why the bear is having his photo taken. We explain ‘It’s for Instagram’ and give them a calling card which is greeted with great smiles and interest in the pictures and stories

We travel to learn, with open minds and open hearts, often in places less visited but also to those famous sights for the ‘gram.

We have met many people around the world. Sometimes we are shown what local life is like and are given a unique perspective of the country or city. Many times other ‘plushie’ accounts want to meet up for a photo opportunity and learn about the people behind the account.