2016
A season based in Nelson, New Zealand, with Fiji, more of Bali, and San Miguel — and the year we wrote much of our practical how-to on funding and sustaining a life of family travel.
Highlights of 2015
Another incredible year has passed! In 2015, we visited 7 countries, spent time with extended family, made many new friends, and found ourselves gradually integrating experiences and letting go of thoughts that have been holding us back for years.
The Nostalgia of Coming Home
We’ve made five visits back to Utah since we moved away six years ago, and our most recent stay was the longest and best yet!
Colorful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Arriving in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico precisely in time for Day of the Dead, we enjoyed an exceptionally festive atmosphere. But in reality, there’s always some sort of celebration happening in this colorful town.
A Victorian December
Have you noticed we keep coming back to Victoria? This time we settled in for the month of December, curious to see if its winter season was really as mild as cold-phobic people like ourselves tend to prefer. This is Canada we’re talking about, after all. Wouldn’t you know, we discovered it really…
Bonding in Breckenridge
We thought we’d be extra adventurous this year, and trade our typical tropical climate for a brave escapade into an extremely harsh and frozen one. Our girls have been craving snow almost ever since we left it six years ago. To appease them, we decided to venture a ski vacation with Brandon’s Mom…
Friendly Fiji
I know many of you have been waiting a long time for this post. Doesn’t it just kind of seem like everyone wants to visit Fiji? We were certainly no exception. After leaving the extremely cold, dry, high-altitude conditions of Breckenridge, Colorado, in the snowy mountains of North America, we were…
5 Steps to Begin Traveling Long-term with Your Family
I'm excited to share 5 steps to help your family begin traveling long-term. These are things I've done myself that helped create a lifestyle that allows me and my family to travel the world indefinitely.
5 Tips for Overcoming Travel Burnout
Have you ever had a favorite food that you ate too much of, or had the same leftovers too many days in a row, and then you didn’t want to eat it again for months? That can happen with travel, too.
A Glimpse Into Our Life in Bali
In my latest video, I wanted to give you a glimpse into our lifestyle while we travel. I share a sneak peak into our renovated Bali home while detailing some of the realities of how we live—both the good and the bad—to help you see what it’s like to travel long-term.
5 Favorite Pieces of Travel Gear
I like to travel light, and typically only bring along carry-on luggage (in fact, we each only travel with one piece of carry-on luggage and a small backpack).
Highlights of Ubud, Bali
This week, Jen’s cousin is visiting us here Ubud. As we’ve been showing her around some of the sites, I thought it would be fun to share some of the highlights of Ubud, Bali with you, as well.
Practical Tips for Living in Bali
In my latest video, I share practical tips for living in Bali. If it's your first visit, you may be wondering how to obtain a visa, where to find accommodation, what medical care is available, and how to use the local currency. I cover all of this, and more.
Memories of Spanish Speaking Countries
In this week's video, Emily, Marie, and Aysia share some of their memories from Spanish speaking countries. My niece recently asked us to create a video for her Spanish class in school and we thought it would be a great opportunity to share with our readers, as well.
Meditation Demystified
Meditation is a simple mental focus exercise that can have powerful effects in your daily life. Personally, it's increased my awareness of the thoughts and emotions I experience and improved my ability to choose how I respond to situations in life, rather than react unconsciously. When I've had a…
Luggage and Packing Insights from World Traveling Family
After traveling together as a family for seven years and visiting over 32 countries, one of the most common questions we get asked is this: How do we pack for long-term world travel?
Time Mastery Trio - 3 Ways to Track Your Time for Improved Productivity
Many people struggle with not having enough time to do what they truly love, or even accomplish their most basic goals for the day. As an entrepreneur and business owner with a staff of over 20 employees, it's been essential for me to master my time in order to keep up with my projects on the road.
A Glimpse Into Our Life in Victoria, BC
Hello, from Victoria, BC, Canada! We are here until December, and are currently living in a beautiful rental home near the water. There are many things we're enjoying about our new home, including the walkability, the neighborhood, the community, and the fabulous property. Let me show you around!
Home-basing in Nelson, New Zealand
Kia Ora! Nau mai! We’re so glad you made it to our first New Zealand installment. Settling into a new country is always an adventure for our family. The fun, and sometimes the frustration, all come as part of this process of discovery. We never really know what to expect, so it always turns into an…
New Zealand North Island Encounters
Centrally located near the top of the South Island, Nelson made an excellent home-base for our three-month visit in New Zealand, and we completely luxuriated in the time we spent there. Because the country is quite large and packed full of awesomeness around every corner, we did occasionally…
A Reunion of Friends in Nelson, New Zealand
One of the most amazing things about traveling as a family is becoming friends with other traveling families. It is really fun to get together and play in different places around the world!
The West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island —Three Traveling Families Sharing One Epic Roadtrip
Have I mentioned how much more kids learn when they are exploring the world with their friends?
A Scrumptious Hibernation in Nelson, New Zealand
Believe it or not, we're homebodies. It may seem paradoxical that we’re also long-term traveling, worldschooling adventurers. Those things don't typically go together, do they? But for us, they seem to work out quite magically. I'm reminded of the hobbits in Lord of the Rings. They aren't…
How To Travel Safely With Your Family
One question I hear over and over from people considering traveling with their family is, "How do I keep my family safe while traveling?"
Income On The Go – 7 Ways To Fund A Travel Lifestyle
While many people would love to travel long-term with their families, the task of figuring out to how to fund a traveling lifestyle can seem daunting.
3 Things to Consider Before Starting a Lifestyle Business
I recently received an email from a young man just setting out on his own path. He's questioning conventional education and conventional career choices. He's looking to create a business that would allow him to travel and pursue his passions without succumbing to the daily grind and instability of…
12 Tips For Extended Travel With Children
Traveling with our children for the past seven years has been more of a catalyst for learning than we ever imagined, and our expectations were quite high to begin with. We value learning together in new and unfamiliar territory, expanding our comfort zones, and exploring the wonders to be savored…
5 Tips To Save Money On Accommodation
Traveling with your family doesn't have to break the bank! One of the biggest expenses of family travel (after airfare) is the price of accommodation. But there are easy ways to save thousands of dollars on family accommodation AND stay in places that are much more enjoyable than a hotel room!
Dreaming Awake
I have a special poem to share with you all today. First, here's some background...
Love for All
Much of the world received a bit of shock this week with the election results, and emotions have been high for many. I was surprised by the news myself, not quite sure how to process it or what it would mean for me and for other people.