Here we write about our family gap year, travelling the world with kids, homeschooling on the road, and the decisions that led us to pack up our life and leave home for a year. These stories go deeper into the lessons, challenges, and shifts that happen when you choose a slower, more intentional way of living as a family.
If you’re curious about family travel, taking a gap year with kids, or simply rethinking how you spend your time together, you’re in the right place.
If you want to see what our day to day looks like, head over to our daily journal.
How We Found Our Worldschooling Rhythm
We thought we had school sorted before we left. Tablets, apps, workbooks. It didn’t work. This is what we changed and what finally started working for our kids.
What Our Days Look Like Now
What worldschooling actually looks like day-to-day. A simple, relaxed routine, how we fit learning in, and what life is like travelling full-time with our kids.
Italy Isn’t What We Expected (Travelling Italy with Kids)
Italy hasn’t been what we expected. From chaotic driving in Sicily to quiet, off-season coastal towns, this part of the trip has felt very different to the version of Italy we remembered. Travelling with kids has changed everything, and so has the reality of being here outside peak season.
How Austria Unexpectedly Became One of the Highlights of Our Trip
Skiing was on our radar, but we never expected to do it in Europe. A chance invitation from a family in Austria completely reshaped our travel plans.
Learning to Ski and Snowboard as Adults (While Teaching the Kids at the Same Time)
Learning to ski and snowboard as adults is hard enough. Doing it while helping your kids learn at the same time adds a whole new challenge. Here’s what we discovered during our month in the Austrian Alps.
From Vietnam to Vienna: Our First Impressions of Europe as a Family
After the chaos and colour of Vietnam, arriving in Vienna felt calm, elegant and surprisingly quiet. Here’s what our family noticed during our first days in Europe.
68 Days in Vietnam With Kids. What We Loved, What We Learned, What We’d Do Differently.
We spent 68 days travelling Vietnam as a family of four. Here’s where we went, what we loved, what we would recommend to other families, and the hard lessons we learned about accommodation, heat, and giving kids space to thrive.
What a World Schooling Hub Really Looks Like for a Travelling Family
What it was really like joining a worldschooling hub as a travelling family, including the chaos and the connection.
One Month Into Our Family Gap Year: Honest Reflections on World Schooling and Slow Travel
One month into our family gap year. What surprised us, what felt hard, and what already feels worth it.