They tell us not to take anything out of the jungle. It is our last day at Pousada Uacari. Situated at a tight bend in the Japurá River, a wide feeder to the Amazon about a mile away, it is a place so remote that its location was described to us simply as “two […]
I was standing on the musty, shadowed wraparound porch of an old farmhouse, looking for the first time at a view that would soon become familiar. Mark and I were on a late-December house-hunting trip to Colorado while the boys were with family in Ohio. A week before, we’d taken our final safari drive […]
We wake at 3:30 a.m., having committed to a desert safari in Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts at 4:00. Unlike a typical safari into a fauna-rich savanna, our aim today is to explore the massive sand dunes in the oldest desert in the world. At this hour, and without moisture to cloud the stars, […]
We spend a lot of time in our book Wonder Year and this blog addressing how to bring money in for travel. Let’s also talk about how money will go out. Full-time travel necessitates a shift in priorities and spending habits. Many families are surprised to find that, although they are bringing in only […]
If only full-time travel allowed us to take a break from paying taxes, too. Nope! If you are earning any type of income while worldschooling, you still have tax obligations. Here are some considerations for US citizens traveling full-time: You are responsible for paying federal taxes each year, no matter where you are in […]
Planning a long-term trip with your family brings a lot of excitement—choosing destinations, mapping routes, and planning adventures. But before you get too swept up in the fun part, it’s important to tackle one of the less glamorous but absolutely essential pieces: getting your travel paperwork in order. In this post, we’ll walk you through […]
Staying Connected on the Road People have different reasons for seeking connection. It could be for support, to gain information, or to stay in touch with your community back home. It could be to get a break from your immediate family or to give them a break from you. Many worldschoolers want to connect with […]
Some people need to plan things to the nth degree. Others leave it to the gods. Regardless of your traveler DNA, embarking on a worldschooling adventure is a veritable plan-a-palooza! Managing all the details can feel daunting, and it definitely will keep you busy for a while. But it absolutely can be done by anyone, […]
It’s common to feel more vulnerable on the road than at home. After all, you’re in unfamiliar surroundings and can’t rely on your normal routines. You’ll be going to new places, interacting with new people, and doing new things—sometimes dangerous things—and it’s easy to imagine potential risks and pitfalls. Annika describes this as “having my […]
In this blog we take on the most common health concerns for traveling families. We also offer strategies and resources for staying healthy once you are in the thick of your traveling pest parade. You’ll find that certain parts are specific to international journeys because some concerns are localized. Our aim is not to overwhelm […]
