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Why Do I Blog?
Hi, I'm Rachel! These articles are my reflection on the communities we create and the life my family lives as a fulltime worldschooling family (nomadic since 2018). I share insights, personal stories, and lessons learned from our long-term travels, self-directed learning, and efforts to build community on the road. Some posts focus on our pop-up gatherings and the importance of connecting with worldschooling families. Others discuss the realities, challenges, and everyday moments of worldschooling life. Together, they’re meant to help families understand what this lifestyle looks like in practice.

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Solo Parent Worldschooling: Understanding the Challenges and Learning from Real-Life Stories
Solo parent worldschoolers often face unseen challenges -- from navigating emotional and logistical challenges to building a supportive community on the road. This article shares insights and real-life stories from solo parents who are successfully navigating life on the road as the only adult.

Rachel Carlson
Dec 9, 202522 min read


Selecting a Quality Worldschool Hub
Looking for the perfect worldschool hub? Learn how to choose the right program for your family—what to look for, red flags to avoid, and the best questions to ask before you join.

Rachel Carlson
Nov 21, 202514 min read


Vault of Travel Sleep Hacks: 75+ Tips
Travel undoubtedly interrupts our sleep patterns: poor quality mattresses, noisy environments, poor diet. Here are 75+ travel sleep tips to offset any surprises at your accommodations and settle in for a good night's rest.

Rachel Carlson
Sep 22, 202520 min read


Brilliantly Organize Your Digital Travel Documents
I’ve found a super-efficient way to organize and share border control paperwork... and it’s through a WhatsApp Community.

Rachel Carlson
Oct 6, 20247 min read


Teen-Friendly Travel Themes
Travel with teens doesn't need to be drab -- lighten up, incorporate their interests, and find a way to pique their curiosity via travel!

Rachel Carlson
Oct 3, 202412 min read


The Value of a Pop-Up and Other Worldschool Communities
Worldschool communities provide more than just activities -- the real value is the people you meet and the memories you share.

Rachel Carlson
Aug 20, 202414 min read


Traveling Fulltime with Teens
We began our nomadic lifestyle when our kids were 8, 11, and 13… clearly in the tween stage, but in 2022 they leveled up into triple...

Rachel Carlson
Jul 25, 202313 min read


Pop-Up Prep
We’re so excited to create these opportunities for worldschooling families and want your kids (and you!) to have the best possible...

Rachel Carlson
Apr 2, 202313 min read


Broken Bone: Triple Country Care Plan
Here's how we navigated a bone broken in the UK, surgically set in Greece, and final pin removal in Turkey. It can be done!

Rachel Carlson
Feb 12, 202319 min read


Pop-Up Recap: Iceland 2022
The land of fire and ice... we found the ice and missed the fire. However, we did observe amazing evidence and stunning effects of the...

Rachel Carlson
Oct 20, 20228 min read


Where Do I Find Worldschool Community?
Worldschool hubs come in many shapes and sizes! Here are links to some of the established hubs plus ideas on how to find worldschoolers and get yourself connected in the community.

Rachel Carlson
Jul 2, 202210 min read


The Day I Sent Everyone to a Strip Mall
Seasoned travelers know that not everything goes to plan, even when you have done your research and plotted out the perfect schedule. For...

Rachel Carlson
Mar 3, 20223 min read


Pop-Up Recap: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Jan 2022
Hola amigos...from the fun side of Trump's wall (seriously, there were some pretty funny t-shirts in Cabo, not all were quite so...

Rachel Carlson
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Crossing Borders During Covid
Gone are the days of nonchalant border crossings where you could just waltz right into a country to explore with little to no preparation.

Rachel Carlson
Jan 15, 20225 min read


Tips & Tricks on How to Use WhatsApp’s Communication Platform
The WhatsApp platform is used worldwide for phone calls, text messages, photo/video sharing and business operations...and it's packed...

Rachel Carlson
Jan 13, 20224 min read


Navigating AirBNB’s Guest Refund Policy
Did you ever run into a rental with an inaccurate description? We did, and we blew our chance of a partial refund due to a technicality.

Rachel Carlson
Nov 29, 20217 min read


Even Cheaper Cheap Flights: How to Use Volaris Airlines' Friends & Family Membership in Mexico
An explanation of how kids fly free and other benefits of Volaris Airlines' Friends & Family v.club Membership.

Rachel Carlson
Nov 3, 20214 min read
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