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Hi, I'm Astrid! I'm a full-time traveling mom and a passionate worldschooler.

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What happens when you find out the IG family you’ve been following for two years is in the same city as you? You have dinner with them, of course!

It was sort of a family blind date for us and @the5worldexplorers, but I think it’s safe to say that it was a successful meetup.

I love meeting other traveling families and exchanging experiences about how long term travel has been for our respective families.

If you aren’t already following this family, they have some fun videos on their YouTube channel and amazing photos on their IG page. Give them a follow now!

Have you made friends with other families when you travel? What was your experience like?
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Did you know we learn so much more by seeing and d

Did you know we learn so much more by seeing and doing than by reading?

That’s one of the things I absolutely love about worldschooling. And that’s why I think kids can benefit so much from actively participating in the world, rather than just reading about it.

During a recent visit to Cozumel, Mexico we took a tour with @atlantissubmarinescozumel and went as deep as 100 ft underwater!

What did we see at those depths? Coral reefs, sting rays, sea turtles, and all kinds of tropical fish. Plus, the kids saw first hand how many animals rely on the reefs as their habitat.

Worldschooling experiences like this help reinforce the lessons we try to teach our kids, primarily lessons in how to be a global citizen.

Even if you’re not traveling at the moment, you can still seek out worldschooling experiences close to home.

What worldschooling experiences have you all had recently.
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Camping season has started and I have been thinkin

Camping season has started and I have been thinking about how much I have been missing all the gorgeous National Parks that the United States has to offer.

I didn’t grow up camping, but since meeting my husband, I’ve really started to love spending time out in nature. (My limit is still just a few days, though. After that, I start jonesing for city life. LOL!)

One thing we’ve noticed while camping is that we don’t come across a lot of other people of color who are camping too.

Every year, @kampgroundsofamerica releases a North American camping report that includes demographic information about active campers. And while the proportion of campers of color is growing every year, there’s still a disproportionate number of white campers compared to the actual population.

So how can we help make camping more inclusive and accessible?

Here are some ideas:
☑️ Make camping less expensive by buying used camping gear.
☑️ Donate your gently used camping gear rather than selling it
☑️ Learn about the real histories of the national parks (many of them involved displacing whole communities of people!)
☑️ Support organizations that work to diversify the outdoors, like @outdoorafro and @outdoorasian
☑️ Advocate for more accessibility and safety in public outdoor spaces
☑️ Invite a friend who’s new to the outdoors to go camping with you
☑️ Advocate for more public transportation options to outdoor spaces

What are some other ideas we can do to make the outdoors more accessible and inclusive?
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I did a thing! This week, I launched a new website

I did a thing! This week, I launched a new website called Mexico Family Travel with the help of my husband, @madebyclint. 🙌🏽

I’m so excited to share with you all the things I love about 🇲🇽Mexico🇲🇽 and how you can enjoy Mexico on your next family vacation.

Take a look at @mexicofamilytravel, and visit the website too. You’ll find travel itineraries and travel tips to help you plan your Mexico family trip.

Let me know what Mexico destination you’re dreaming of visiting with your family.
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My husband snapped this photo of me playing in the

My husband snapped this photo of me playing in the rain yesterday. ☔️

The power had gone out for a few hours because of the rain storm. And since we were already in our bathing suits, we decided to make it an afternoon of family rain play. What a great family bonding moment!

We love finding little moments for family bonding during the day. They can be as simple as playing a game together, or something useful like cooking a meal.

What we love about family bonding time is the opportunity to share an experience together and make some fun family memories.

What are your favorite activities to do for family bonding?
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It’s National Park Week in the US, so I thought

It’s National Park Week in the US, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite National Parks.

One of our favorite National Parks is Redwood National Park. With so many giant trees, it’s not hard to be amazed by the splendor of nature there!

Can you believe some of these trees are thousands of years old?!?

If you’re planning a trip there, remember to keep these things in mind:

🌲 Practice “leave no trace”
🌲 Keep your distance from other hikers
🌲 Stay on the trail so as not to disrupt animal habitats
🌲 Respect the rules of the park (they’re meant to keep you safe too!)
🌲 Learn about the history of the park at the visitor’s center

Who’s been to the Redwoods? What did you like best about the park?
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Watching and talking with my kids about the “Gui

Watching and talking with my kids about the “Guilty” verdict announced at the Derek Chauvin trial yesterday, and the significance of that verdict, made me think about how we are trying to raise our kids to be conscientious human beings.

Travel can often be seen as a frivolous and privileged activity. But I think there are also ways that travel can be a much more transformative tool, especially in raising kids.

👉🏽 Exposure to new places helps encourage curiosity.
👉🏽 Learning about history and culture helps kids develop empathy.
👉🏽 Witnessing how others live around the world helps reinforce the understanding that no one way is better than another.

I also like to think that our travel experiences can help our kids identify things in this world that are unjust or unfair.

We might not have access to travel all the time, but we usually have access to information (be it through books, movies, shows, and the internet). So even if we can’t travel physically, we can do so intellectually.

How are you raising your kids to be conscientious human beings? 🤔 I’d love to hear how your families do this.
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Did you know pyramids aren’t just in Egypt? Pyra

Did you know pyramids aren’t just in Egypt? Pyramids are in Mexico too!

While we were in Mexico, we had a chance to visit some pyramids at archaeological sites around the Yucatán.

While we didn’t get to see the most famous site, Chichén Itzá, we did see some others, including Uxmal (pictured here).

Here are some alternatives to Chichén Itzá that you can check out on your next visit to Mexico:

👉🏽 Teotihuacán
👉🏽 Uxmal
👉🏽 Ek Balam
👉🏽 Dzibilchaltun

There is so much to learn about the history of the pre-Hispanic cultures that continue to exist in Mexico.

Which Mexican pyramid have you visited during your travels?
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