Worldschooling while Driving Central And South America

Our Offbeat Life

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we sit down with Bethany Baker, the inspiring mind behind Beyourbestwithbethany.com, who along with her husband embarked on a life-changing journey by selling their home, buying a van and driving through Central and South America with their young daughters.

Bethany shares her transition into a digital nomad life, a dream that took five years to manifest into reality. She provides insights into how they manage work, family life, and homeschooling while on the road. Listen as she discusses her unique approach to homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of following the child's interests, and ensuring the basics of education are covered.

Bethany also shares her recommendations for tech tools and apps that have proven indispensable in managing work and travel, including Google Fi, Skyroam Solis, Express VPN, and more. She shares her family's favorite travel destinations, from the bustling streets of Mexico City to the serene landscapes of the sacred valley in Peru.

Budgeting and financing long-term travel is a challenge many face, and Bethany offers her perspective on this important aspect, along with sharing her must-haves for traveling as a nomad. She also candidly shares some of the challenges encountered during their travels, highlighting the need for resilience and problem-solving skills.

Bethany underscores the importance of communication and teamwork in maintaining strong relationships while traveling. She dispels common fears about safety, emphasizing that traveling is often safer than expected.

As a bonus, Bethany offers invaluable advice for families considering full-time travel, stressing the importance of support, planning, and joining world schooling groups.

Join us in this episode as we delve deep into the world of worldschooling, nomadic lifestyle, and the adventurous road less traveled.