On today’s episode, I speak with yet another person I find truly fascinating, Jessica Sueiro. Jessica and her husband, Will, along with their two children, Avalon and Largo, are world traveling, homeschooling, bohemian vagabonds in the best possible way. They have an amazing YouTube channel called World Towning, where they document their full-time travel family adventures and share their passion for dreaming big. Jessica joins me from a boat in Majorca to discuss her family’s decision to leave their Boston 2013 in favor of trekking around the world together, how they have thrived throughout their traveling adventures, and the experience of managing homeschool in the process.
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The Finer Details of This Episode:

Most people have a fear of stepping out of the box - accepting that we will f-ck up our kids no matter where we are gives us the freedom to take that leap

It took them seven years to finally decide to change their lives - they are planners and it was not an impulsive decision

They have a travel-based business, which works for their lifestyle

They have maintained a sense of rhythm and routine as travelers by reading at night, eating dinner together, and having consistency as a family

Home is in the heart, not the house you’re living in

They have an ‘open-door policy’ where you can always interrupt if you have a question or need emotional support

They have always prioritized their children’s social components through the homeschooling experience, which has been challenging during the pandemic

Her daughter started her own book club, to help meet social needs and connect with friends

Listen to your kids’ interests, create what you need, and be open-minded about the way kids make friends today

Jessica shares how their travels informed a minimalist lifestyle - she is a minimalist by nature

For the first three years, they left with eight bags and eight carry-ons, and lived in different countries for nine to twelve months at a time

They traveled from Costa Rica to Ecuador to France, then they moved to an RV

Their policy was if something came in, something went out

Focus is on experiences over stuff

Grandparents traditionally show their love through gifts and toys, but Jessica and Will have really tried to transition grandparents to giving experiences instead

Grandparents get joy out of watching kids open presents, but Jessica and Will try to bring the focus back to experiences that will give the child joy instead

The importance of community and asking for help

Traveling makes you a better person because it’s humbling and you become so appreciative

If you’re looking to make a major transition or change in your life, remember that as a parent, you are tough

The worst that can happen is you go back to where you started, but you will have learned and grown so much along the way

 
 
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