The Reevaluating Phase of Travel: When It’s Time to Pivot
Fourteen months into our world trip, we found ourselves towards the end of our time in Asia and realizing that we had some tough decisions to make. If you’ve been travelling for an extended period, hopefully, you have spent most of your time in what we call the Discovery Phase of travel. A time filled […]
Overcoming the Waning Desire Phase
We noticed a change as we approached the end of the first six months. Fatigue from moving from city to city was weighing on us, and little frustrations started to boil over. The boys bickered and desired more individual space and freedom, especially our eldest. I realized we had hit a funk when we arrived […]
Six Months In: How to Make the Most of the Discovery Phase
After about a month of travel, we began to move from the Adjustment Phase into the Discovery Phase. We were settling into life on the road and starting to feel like seasoned travellers. The logistics of long travel days, finding our way in new cities, learning different currencies, navigating language barriers, and eating local cuisine […]
One Month Check-in: Tips on Transitioning to Life on the Road
Transitioning to full-time travel requires adjustment, so be kind to yourself. When you set off, you’ll likely experience a heightened sense of energy, thrilled that your dream is finally a reality. This enthusiasm will enable you to adapt to the travel fatigue and help you push through some of the bumps you experience in the […]
What’s it Really Like to Travel the World?
The Five Emotional Phases We Experienced on Our 17-Month Journey In an age of social media, where you’re flooded with images of the perfect vacation, the perfect meal, and perfectly behaved children, smiling in photos, we’re often asked, “What’s it REALLY like travelling the world as a family?” Over the seventeen months that we were […]
How to Involve Your Kids in Planning a World Trip
Planning a world trip is a big adventure, and it’s even more meaningful when the whole family is part of it. Kids love to be included, and involving them in everything from picking destinations to saving money builds excitement, confidence, and lasting memories. Involve Kids from the Beginning Just like you, your kids will be […]
This or That? Saving to Make it Happen
Do you want to take a world trip, or do you want to keep doing that? That was the question we asked ourselves over and over again for three years. “That” meant all the small things: the takeout dinners, the new clothes, the home renovations, the weekend getaways, the Amazon impulse buys. “This” was the […]
How Much Does a World Trip Cost?
It might cost less than you think. There are many factors that influence the cost of a world trip — where you go, how long you travel, how you like to travel, and what you want to experience. In this post, we break down the key cost factors, share what we spent, and offer tips […]
Building a World Trip Itinerary
How do you even begin to plan a world trip? It’s one of the most common questions we get asked. Derek has always been a big dreamer, and a long-term trip around the world had been in the back of his mind for years. But with two young kids, the real questions were always WHEN […]
3 Days in Cairo with Kids
Cairo can be overwhelming at first glance—dense traffic, honking horns, and layers of ancient history tucked between modern apartment blocks. But once we settled in, we discovered a city full of surprises, colour, and unforgettable experiences—especially for families. Here’s how we recommend spending three days in Cairo with kids, balancing world-famous sites with room to […]
