Welcome
...to a place of connection, camaraderie, exploration, and encouragement
During our worldschooling ventures, we've crossed paths with numerous families living this non-traditional lifestyle... and honestly, there is nothing more refreshing than sharing time and experiences with you!
Worldschoolers are unique:
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We prioritize travel and experiential learning
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We live and learn outside of the box
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We're willing to step out of our comfort zone
Others may call us fearless, courageous, inspirational, crazy or even foolish...but all we know is we are unequivocally drawn to travel. However, a life of wanderlust is not without its challenges.
Sometimes we hit a rut; sometimes it gets lonely; and sometimes we need reassurance and guidance from others who know what it's like to live unconventionally.
Join our Mobile Communities
Though we are a resilient bunch, perfectly capable of traveling on our own...doesn't it sound wonderful to access a portable community designed for worldschoolers by worldschoolers?
Pop-ups are the perfect platform to connect with like-minded individuals while exploring the planet together. Our week-long, casual itineraries allow you to engage in local offerings, immerse in nature, and forge lasting friendships...ideal for those beginning their worldschool adventure as well as seasoned travelers!
Welcome home.
What's a Pop-Up?
Our pop-ups are temporary, mobile, week-long gatherings designed to bring worldschoolers together to develop community and explore our planet. Pop-ups can happen at any location, at any time.
These get-togethers bring some expected experiences: visit the museum, swim at the beach, stroll the farmers' market... but also leave room for unexpected, spontaneous adventure.
Our flexible schedules allow the group to create impromptu adjustments as they desire. Maybe everyone wants a day to sleep in or a family game night or even a grand-finale-hair-dying-extravaganza...that's a shoutout to you Madison 2021 Pop-Up Crew!
Upcoming Pop-Ups
Sat, Apr 13Da Nang, VietnamApr 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – Apr 19, 2024, 3:00 PMDa Nang, VietnamApr 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – Apr 19, 2024, 3:00 PMDa Nang, VietnamA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore Da Nang, Vietnam, April 13 - 19, 2024. We plan to visit the local markets, picnic on the beach, explore Marble Mountains, take a Han River Tour, plus check out the museums, cable cars, cathedrals, temples, and more!
Sat, Apr 27SevillaApr 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 03, 2024, 12:00 PMSevilla, Seville, Spain
Sun, Apr 28LangkawiApr 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 04, 2024, 4:00 PMLangkawi, Langkawi, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Mon, May 06BrașovMay 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – May 12, 2024, 11:00 AMBrașov, Brașov, Romania
Tue, May 07Tashkent, UzbekistanMay 07, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 13, 2024, 12:00 PMTashkent, UzbekistanMay 07, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 13, 2024, 12:00 PMTashkent, UzbekistanJoin us in Uzbekistan. We'll explore two different cities from May 7 - 13, 2024. We'll visit Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital, and Khiva, the first ever UNESCO World Heritage Village! Along the way we'll see silk road history, fortresses, palaces, bazaars, park, museums, and so much more!
Fri, May 17Bukhara, UzbekistanMay 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 23, 2024, 12:00 PMBukhara, UzbekistanMay 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 23, 2024, 12:00 PMBukhara, UzbekistanJoin us as we explore two different towns along the silk road from May 17 - 23, 2024. Bukhara and Samarkand were two of Uzbekistan's most famous destinations, packed with silk road trading domes, madrasahs (Islamic schools), palaces, parks, museums, and so much more!
Sun, Jun 16Oaxaca, MexicoJun 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – Jun 22, 2024, 3:00 PMOaxaca, Mexico
Mon, Jul 01Almaty, KazakhstanJul 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – Jul 07, 2024, 3:00 PMAlmaty, Kazakhstan
Fri, Jul 26Los Angeles, CA, USAJul 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – Aug 01, 2024, 4:00 PMLos Angeles, CA, USA
Sun, Aug 04Baku, AzerbaijanAug 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – Aug 10, 2024, 3:00 PMBaku, AzerbaijanAug 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – Aug 10, 2024, 3:00 PMBaku, AzerbaijanA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore Baku, Azerbaijan from August 4 - 10, 2024. We'll visit Highland Park, famous mosques & palaces, Heydar Aliyev Center, walk the old town and the waterfront, and even visit the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum (the building is shaped like a carpet)!
Sun, Sep 01LondonSep 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 07, 2024, 3:00 PMLondon, London EC3N 4AB, UKSep 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 07, 2024, 3:00 PMLondon, London EC3N 4AB, UKA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore London from Sept 1 - 7, 2024. We can't hit it all in a week but highlights include: British Museum, Sky Garden Viewing Platform, Changing of the Guard, Street Performers, plus Museums and Bridges and Monuments and Cathedrals and more!
Tue, Sep 03Tbilisi, GeorgiaSep 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 09, 2024, 3:00 PMTbilisi, GeorgiaSep 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 09, 2024, 3:00 PMTbilisi, GeorgiaA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore Tbilisi, Georgia from Sept 3 - 9, 2024. We'll explore the old time, shop the flea markets & bazaars, visit museums of all sorts (history, arts, etc), swim at the lakes, take cable car & funicular rides, gardens, parks, and so much more!
Tue, Sep 10Château-d’ŒxSep 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 16, 2024, 3:00 PMChâteau-d’Œx, SwitzerlandSep 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 16, 2024, 3:00 PMChâteau-d’Œx, SwitzerlandA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore Pays d'Enhaut, Switzerland from September 10 - 16, 2024. This area boasts hikes, mountain tops, alpine coaster, local crafts, riverside walks, playparks, and cheese- and/or chocolate-making!
Sun, Sep 22Seoul, South KoreaSep 22, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sep 28, 2024, 3:00 PMSeoul, South Korea
Sun, Dec 08LondonDec 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – Dec 14, 2024, 3:00 PMLondon, London, UKDec 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – Dec 14, 2024, 3:00 PMLondon, London, UKA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore London from Dec 8 - 14, 2024. We can't hit it all in a week but highlights include: British Museum, Sky Garden Viewing Platform, Changing of the Guard, Street Performers, plus Museums and Bridges and Monuments and Cathedrals and more!
Tue, Jan 28Abu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesJan 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – Feb 03, 2025, 4:00 PMAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesJan 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – Feb 03, 2025, 4:00 PMAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore Abu Dhabi and the Al Ain Oasis from January 28 - February 3. We'll explore the Al Ain Oasis, the Grand Mosque, beaches, palaces, museums, learning centers, and attend a desert festival!
Tue, Feb 11Muscat, OmanFeb 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – Feb 17, 2025, 4:00 PMMuscat, OmanFeb 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – Feb 17, 2025, 4:00 PMMuscat, OmanA week-long gathering for traveling families to explore Muscat, Oman and the Desert Dunes from February 11 - 17. We'll explore mosques, forts, beaches, museums, and venture out into the desert for petroglyph spotting, hiking, sledding and more!
Two Thumbs Up!
Something extraordinary happens when worldschoolers gather... it's hard to believe unless you've seen it with your own eyes.
We are welcomed and strengthened in this unique mobile community. Because we all relate to the challenge of living an unconventional lifestyle, we allow ourselves to connect on deeper levels.
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Kids naturally play in multi-aged groups
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Adults find a sounding board to hone their lifestyle strategies
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Experiences are shared, respected, and valued
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Families glean information from each other
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Everyone belongs
Our past participants resonate with this welcoming, non-judgmental vibe. It really feels like you're meeting long-lost friends for the first time.
Contact Us
Questions? Feedback? More ideas for us? Found a broken link? We'd love to hear about it! We will get back to you as soon as we can. ~The Carlsons
PS If you do have a question... please check our FAQs first, I answer lots of the same inquiries so it's likely your answer is already there.