Wonder Year Interview In this episode, the authors of the book, 'Wonder Year', discuss their experience of travelling with their families for an extended period. Each author discusses how world-schooling, or using the world as a classroom, shaped their family's journey as well as the numerous experiences they had. They delve into the logistical elements including planning and packing, and also address the challenges faced and misconceptions about extended family travel. They emphasize a central theme of curiosity, explaining how a thirst for knowledge drives learning, cultural appreciation, a ..read more

Executive Summary: The podcast tells the story of John and Karen, a married couple with two kids who decided to travel the world full-time after reaching a low point in their relationship. It covers how they prepared financially, got their kids on board, road schooled the children, dealt with accidents abroad, found purpose through travel, supported local communities, and made the lifestyle sustainable. Their story proves that with proper preparation and resourcefulness, full-time travel can be accessible for more families. Action Steps/Key Insights/Takeaways: Test your partner's openness to ..read more

Lacy's story demonstrates the rewards of worldschooling, even as a single parent. Her top motivation was providing her daughters with a better education and quality of life. Traveling opened up abundant opportunities she never could have imagined while stuck in her old job and lifestyle. The experience has created an unbreakable bond and given her kids a broader perspective on the world. Lacy's example gives single parents everywhere permission to think outside the box. With some creativity and willingness to take a risk, you can craft the adventurous, fulfilling life you've always wanted ..read more

This episode is an interview with a couple, Ritchie and Abigale of  Meat Around The World, Richie and Abigail share what life is really like on the road as they overland through the Americas with their young daughter Zoe. After getting inspired by shows like "Long Way Round," they bought a truck camper in the U.S. and slowly meandered their way from Arizona down through Mexico and Central America. Now in their 4th year of slow, immersive travel, they’ve formed meaningful connections with locals, dealt with challenges like breakdowns and border issues, and given their daughter a one-of-a-k ..read more

This episode of the "Our Offbeat Life" features Bradley and Jenny who are full-time family travelers. The discussion revolves around Bradley and Jenny's extraordinary experiences traveling the world with their children, including giving birth abroad during a pandemic and establishing a home base in New Zealand. They share advice on financial management while traveling, navigating work and immigration processes in different countries, and understanding local cultures. The conversation ends with a trivia quiz and their reflections on the benefits of slow travel. K͟e͟y͟ ͟P͟a͟r͟t͟s͟ ͟o͟f͟ ͟t͟h͟e ..read more

Our Offbeat Life's very own David and Brodi drove from the US to the southernmost tip of South America with their son over the course of 2 years. This episode is all about their inspiration, ups and downs, favorite places, and tips for family travel along the Pan American Highway. This journey is truly inspirational for anyone thinking about long-term travel with kids. In this recording from a recent live stream, we share the motivation, logistics, favorite places, challenges, and top tips for an epic pan American highway road trip with family ..read more

Have you ever dreamed of packing up your family for an extended Mexico family travel trip across Mexico? Does the thought of driving a minivan through small pueblos and winding mountain roads sound appealing? As remote work becomes more commonplace, more families are embracing location independence and hitting the open road for Mexico family travel. In this fascinating interview, Stephanie shares her family's experience traveling through Mexico for twelve months in a minivan. She offers practical tips and captivating stories that will inspire your own epic family road trip through Mexico fami ..read more

In this episode, we'll recap Zee's travel journey and top lessons for single moms considering long-term travel with their kids. From navigating co-parenting to worldschooling tips, Zee shares practical advice on keeping travel fun and fulfilling for the whole family.   Whether you're dreaming of a short-term adventure or multi-year odyssey, Zoe's story proves full-time family travel is possible, even as a solo parent. So read on for inspiration to take the leap into your own family's travel lifestyle ..read more

David interviewed Colleen about her experiences of full-time travel with her family, including the challenges of education while traveling and adapting to new cultures. They discussed her journey through South America, detailing the benefits of flying versus driving and the difficulty of packing for constantly changing terrain and seasons. They also talked about the importance of having a varied approach to financing, including owning a home, having investments, and relying on both W2 income and freelancing.Colleen shared her family's experience transitioning back to life in the US after a lon ..read more

Welcome to another episode of Our Offbeat Life, where we highlight the stories of individuals and families who break free from traditional lifestyles to live their dream life. Today, we're excited to share an incredible journey of a family that is trading 10 acres in Chile for a bus! Our guests today are Donnie and Carla, a globetrotting couple from Argentina and California who have made the Chile their home. They ignited their love for travel when they got married in Italy, and since then, they've been on a quest to find a lifestyle that allows them to explore the world without constraints. T ..read more