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Around the World Trip ·

Affordable World Travel With A Family: Is It Possible?

After two years of traveling on the road, I think it’s worth taking some time to candidly discuss the topic of money. Is affordable world…

July 25, 2019 2:27 pm·

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Around the World Trip ·

How Does Homeschooling Work On The Road?

Responsible Travel ·

How to Practice Ethical Family Travel

World Learning ·

40 Worldschooling Resources for Families

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Around the World Trip ·

25 Things to Consider for RTW Family Travel

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World Learning ·

40 Worldschooling Resources for Families

March 24, 2021 11:37 am·

Responsible Travel ·

Eight Easy Sustainable Travel Tips For Families

October 22, 2020 8:38 am·

Outdoors ·

Children Exploring Nature: Eight Ways To Use Outdoor Learning For Homeschooling

September 27, 2020 7:11 pm·

Outdoors ·

Hiking In Spokane With Kids: Family-Friendly Parks And Trails

August 30, 2020 8:04 am·

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Encourage your kids to take the lead! I think thi

Encourage your kids to take the lead!

I think this is such a great image of how parenting is. We give our kids the tools to venture out, but we’re still there with them, helping to make sure they don’t crash into things.

I’m sure many of you are like me, and grew up in environments where the parents’ job is to be the authority figure. They’re the ones who know what’s best, and their judgement is rarely questioned.

In my years being a parent, I am learning that this top-down relationship doesn’t always work. We won’t teach our kids confidence if we don’t let them make decisions on their own from time to time.

One of the things I have seen in my kids in the years since we started traveling and homeschooling is more confidence in themselves and their capabilities. We give them some freedom to explore and try new things, and sometimes we’re not afraid to say we don’t know. And then we learn TOGETHER.

What are some ways you help build confidence in your kids?

Worldschooling isn’t just about checking off sit

Worldschooling isn’t just about checking off sites on a list. It’s about being actively involved in the learning that you AND your kids are experiencing.

Wherever we are, we often supplement our experiences with books and videos. When we were in Spokane and New York, we delved into local history. Now that we’re living in Mexico, we are learning a lot about the Mayans.

Before visiting these Mayan ruins at Dzibilchaltun, we watched videos about the Mayans and their civilization. It helped give us a better idea of what the place might have been like in its hey day.

Doing some research ahead of time doesn’t have to be hard, it’s just a matter of checking out a book at the library or watching informative YouTube videos. But the benefit to it all is that you get a fuller picture of the place you are visiting, and you’re teaching your children to be more conscientious and responsible travelers!

What are ways that you learn about the destinations you visit?
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Someone requested more cenote pictures, so here yo

Someone requested more cenote pictures, so here you go!

Near the town where we’ve been living, just outside of Progreso, Mexico, there is a small reserve called El Corchito with several cenotes where we could swim.

While they’re not as epic as the ones you see all over Instagram, they did make for a nice day excursion for our family. Also, while we didn’t wear masks in the water, there were other things we did to stay safe: we came early in the morning to avoid crowds, we kept our distance from other guests, and we wore our masks outside of the water.

What excursions have you gone on so far this year? How are you staying safe while still enjoying the outdoors?
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This past week, I found myself in several conversa

This past week, I found myself in several conversations about travel safety.

The reality of travel is that sometimes we do have to think about safety when it comes to choosing where to take our family.

There are, unfortunately, certain realities that make travel less safe for some compared to others. For example, if you’re a woman traveling without a man, sometimes your location forces you to be more on guard than others.

Women and children only sections on public transportation, like this one in Mexico, brings me both relief and sadness because it highlights just how different people’s experiences can be navigating this world.

But it’s not just women that have to think about safety. If you are an LGBTQ family, some countries have laws that make it risky for your family to be there. And if you have a certain skin shade, sometimes places can be hostile towards travelers like you.

We generally try not to rule out countries based on reputation of perceived danger. But safety can also be a deeply personal experience for families.

For your own families, what kinds of safety considerations do you take when it comes to choosing where you go?
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Our morning coffee walk in the jungle! ☕️ Our

Our morning coffee walk in the jungle! ☕️

Our friend, Patty, took this picture of us earlier this week, as we were walking in the jungle. We’re currently staying in a nature reserve outside of Cancun, where we created a temporary pod with a few other families.

Being among nature has been so nourishing for our family’s soul. While we love the vibes of cities, spending time in the outdoors does have its benefits too. And there is so much learning that the kids can do in nature!

Which one do you prefer? Cities or nature? Or both?
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Happy Holi! March 28th and 29th marks the festival

Happy Holi! March 28th and 29th marks the festival of colors in Hindu religion.

Last fall, we were lucky to be able to take part in a Holi celebration organized by @suratifpa (postponed to the fall because of the pandemic) while we were in New Jersey. It was a unique way to learn about a different culture, at a time when travel isn’t possible.

One of our favorite things to do, wherever we are, is to take part in local celebrations. It’s one of the many great ways to expose your kids to the world (and inspire future travel) even if you can’t physically travel right now.

The end of March and early April are busy times for religious and cultural festivals. Besides Holi, there’s also Passover for Jews and Easter for Christians. For Thais, Songkran, their annual water festival begins in April. And for Muslims, the holy fasting month of Ramadan also begins in April.

Even if you can’t experience these festivals and celebrations in person, you can still take some time to learn about them with your kids. Education is the most powerful tool we have to raise globally-minded citizens.

What festivals or celebrations are you interested in learning more about?
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A year ago today, we were sipping egg coffees in H

A year ago today, we were sipping egg coffees in Hanoi, Vietnam, marveling at the organized chaos of the city.

A month later, the whole city (and country) completely shut down, and streets that were normally bustling were eerily empty.

I remember seeing videos of other cities around the world eerily quiet too: New York City, Seattle, Paris, Jakarta. This was the first time in my living memory that the whole world was truly experiencing something together.

In Chinese astrology, this year is the Year of the Ox. It’s the year of hard work and rebuilding. After such a tumultuous 2020, I’m hoping that this year will be much kinder to the world.

I know the world is not ready to fully open up yet, but I hope that soon (with vaccines rolling out and countries implementing health requirements for travelers) it will. In the meantime, let’s continue to dream up big adventures and make plans to make those dreams happen.

What are your travel dreams at the moment?
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Moms, what do your kids see when they look at you?

Moms, what do your kids see when they look at you? I hope they see a strong, confident, smart, kind, and fearless woman!

As parents, the best way we teach our kids is to model the behavior that we want them to do. When it comes to travel, I have always taken the approach of “don’t be afraid to try something new.” I hope my kids see that fearlessness and apply it to themselves too.

We first tried paddle boarding in 2019, and we’ve been hooked ever since. It’s such a fun way to explore the water. This picture was taken at an estuary near the town of Progreso, Mexico. We rented paddle boards from a place called La Ría Progreso.

There were so many amazing little mangroves to explore. Luckily, we didn’t come across any crocodiles, but we did see a lot of birds!

What kinds of ways do you try to be a role model for your kid’s?
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