People often asked us questions like, “How did you stay healthy on the road? What immunizations did you need? Are there places we should avoid?” If this is one of the major mental hurdles for leaping into worldschooling, we want to help you think through some questions and provide you with actionable steps so you’ll […]
When you’re living and learning on the road, keeping your belongings safe can take a bit of extra effort. From lost chargers to misplaced passports, it pays to be prepared. In this post, we’ll share practical tips to help protect your valuables, your finances, and your tech, so you can focus more on the journey […]
The first thing that hits us is the eggy smell. We’d been traveling across Wyoming all day, and now we’ve pulled into the Fountain of Youth RV Park without a reservation. The sun is dropping fast, and we don’t like towing the rig along a curvy two-lane highway in the dark. The campground’s signs […]
If you aren’t bringing your mobile (RV, van, or boat) “home” with you when you worldschooling, you’ll need to figure out where to lay your lovely heads each night. Accommodation options are plentiful, so it can help to think through your family’s criteria before you start making bookings. Some factors might include the following: Budget: […]
Oh, the places you’ll go! Sure, but how will you get there? There are a number of considerations for deciding between the many modes of transportation you’ll take as you worldschool, including time, cost, and environmental impact. Often, time and cost are a trade-off, but as we’ve already mentioned, when traveling long term, you may […]
It is an early and unusually quiet start as we carefully navigate the narrow streets out of Bayeux, France. The village is our base camp for several days of exploration in the Normandy region and an opportunity to learn about its historical significance—from its founding as a Gallo-Roman city in the first century BCE to […]
“How did you figure out what to pack for your whole family?” is one of the most-often-asked questions about our respective Wonder Years. We’ve provided you with an extensive list of things you might need for your Wonder Year in this Packing List Bonus Content. The important thing to know is that there isn’t […]
So many of us wonder if it’s possible to work while worldschooling – and many of us need to generate income to support our travels. The types of jobs held by full-time travelers are phenomenally varied, and remote work options continue to expand. We authors have been surprised by the diverse and creative work […]
It’s the question most asked in worldschooling forums: “But how do you afford it?” The short answer is this: it’s different for every family. The longer answer is that it usually takes a combination of decisions and resources to fund extended time on the road. People sometimes assume that worldschooling is only for the wealthy, […]
When it came to worldschooling, I overplanned and overpacked. When our family decided to embark upon a Wonder Year, my number one concern was how we would educate our rising fourth- and seventh-grade kids. They had been cruising along in public school, and we were attentive parents to their progress, but we certainly weren’t […]
