World schooling is empowering, it can also be isolating. Let's share and grow together! New episode every Monday.
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Wing-It Worldwide | Travel + Adventure = Freedom | Digital Nomads, Worldschoolers
Scot and Emily McKay | Location Independent Travelling Family
Discover all the show notes, funny stories, pretty pictures and shiny toys at: www.wingitworldwide.com/podcast | Scot and Emily McKay are well-known dating coaches who've been helping men and women all over the world find love for over a decade. Get their unique, location-independent view into the wild, unpredictable, nutrageous, often hilarious but always adventurous side of traveling the world...usually with their four kids. | Please subscribe to the show to get updates automatically, and ...
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Okay, but what is traveling with kids REALLY like? In this charming and upbeat podcast, you'll unpack any previous hesitations about traveling the world with your children. Starting a family doesn't have to mean putting a cap on ticking off your dream destinations. On the contrary, traveling with children can be an enriching and magical adventure. Throughout this series, we'll peek behind the curtain of our "Insta-worthy" travel pics and videos with our amusing anecdotes and candid moments. ...
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We’re Amanda & Ryan and we’re the hosts of The World Wanderers podcast. We’re a traveling couple originally from Alberta, Canada with a love of exploring the world, eating great food (mostly Mexican food, if we’re being honest), learning new languages, and meeting new people. The World Wanderers podcast is a travel diary of our adventures since we started traveling together in 2011. We take you with us as we travel through Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand as 22-year old budget ...
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Show notes: https://worldschooltools.com/managing-world-school-decision-fatigue-e6 Check out our favorite travel & education resources: https://worldschooltools.com/tools Connect with us: https://instagram.com/worldschooltoolsBy Don Daniels
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Bicycling across the USA (with no money or food) looking for human connection
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“My parents passed away and it created this sense of recklessness in me, but in a positive way: I wanted to create a travel experience and push myself and learn about myself. Because you never know how long you’re gonna be around for.”–Daniel Troia In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Daniel talk about why Daniel chose to bicycle across America wit…
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5 Worldschool Education Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind
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Show notes: https://worldschooltools.com/5-worldschool-education-hacks-that-will-blow-your-mind-e5 Check out our favorite travel & education resources: https://worldschooltools.com/tools Connect with us: https://instagram.com/worldschooltoolsBy Don Daniels
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Start Worldschooling Now with These Airfare Hacks
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Show notes: https://worldschooltools.com/start-worldschooling-now-with-these-airfare-hacks-e4 Check out our favorite travel & education resources: https://worldschooltools.com/tools Connect with us: https://instagram.com/worldschooltoolsBy Don Daniels
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Show notes: https://worldschooltools.com/what-is-worldschool-e3 Check out our favorite travel & education resources: https://worldschooltools.com/tools Connect with us: https://instagram.com/worldschooltoolsBy Don Daniels
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Show notes: https://worldschooltools.com/how-we-balance-world-school-and-travel-e2 Check out our favorite travel & education resources: https://worldschooltools.com/tools Connect with us: https://instagram.com/worldschooltoolsBy Don Daniels
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Check out our favorite travel & education resources: https://worldschooltools.com/tools Connect with us: https://instagram.com/worldschooltoolsBy Don Daniels
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How Simplifying Led Us to Worldschooling Freedom E1
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Show notes: https://worldschooltools.com/how-simplifying-led-us-to-worldschooling-freedom-e1 Check out our favorite travel & education resources: https://worldschooltools.com/tools Connect with us: https://instagram.com/worldschooltoolsBy Don
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Wonder Year: The Art of Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling
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“The parent’s job as teacher on the road is to just create surface area between your kid and yourself and the world.” –Julie Frieder In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Julie talk about what a “Wonder Year” is, how she got involved with family travel, and why traveling with children is possible and enriching for everyone involved (1:30); how to ge…
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How Rolf Ruined the 1990s: A personal history of my grunge-bandwagon band
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“Look at any photo from a moment of supposed zeitgeist in American history, and it will be clear that not everyone in that moment represented the cutting-edge of culture.”–Rolf Potts In this essay episode of Deviate, Rolf talks about why he enjoys listening to Rob Harvilla’s podcast 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s at double-speed, but that he’s disa…
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Life Update: Hawaii, Cabo & Having a Second Baby!
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This week on the podcast, we’re doing a bit of a life update, sharing about our recent trips to Hawaii and Cabo, as well as giving you some big personal news and show updates. We kick off the episode by talking about our first trip of 2024, which was a family trip to Maui, Hawaii. We talk about what it was like to visit Mauii post-pandemic and afte…
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Walk and Talk: Notes from a peripatetic salon across northern Thailand
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“Something about the motion of walking is conducive to generating both ideas and conversation. You can empty your mind and open your mind at the same time.”—Kevin Kelly In this episode of Deviate, Rolf reports from a “Walk and Talk” across northern Thailand. Interviewees and conversation topics are listed by time-code below. Participant write-ups a…
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Exploring the World & Writing About it with Andy Corbley
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This week on the podcast, we’re excited to welcome back Andy Corbley, a traveler, writer, and the founder of World at Large News. In this episode, Andy discusses significant changes in his life, including becoming a father and publishing his travel book 'On the Face of It: A Traveler On His World.' The conversation covers Andy's unique approach to …
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10 Years of Travel & Digital Nomad Life with Nathan Aguilera
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This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with Nathan Aguilera, a longtime friend and recurring guest, to discuss his 10-year journey as a digital nomad and food blogger. In this episode, Nathan shares his experiences visiting nearly 70 countries across five continents, managing an online business, and launching a new project targeting LGBTQ+ nomads…
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Navigating The Global Tech Scene as a Solo Female Traveler With Margaux Miller
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In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Margaux Miller, a global community builder in the tech industry. Margaux shares her experiences as a woman in tech, her advocacy efforts, and how she leverages LinkedIn for networking during her travels and remote work. She delves into balancing work and travel, including tips for slow travel, the be…
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Essential tips and strategies for telling travel stories, with Andrew McCarthy
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“We ‘massage’ the truth to make it fit the narrative we need it to fit in our lives.” –Andrew McCarthy In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Andrew talk about how Andrew got started in travel writing, and how writing himself on the page helped him see himself in the world (2:30); when he does and doesn’t conflate certain details in the interest of a…
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This week on the podcast we are diving into the final part of our Argentina series, focused on the captivating city of Buenos Aires. Often referred to as the "Paris of South America," Buenos Aires offers a vibrant cultural scene, rich history, and a unique blend of European and Latin American influences. Join us as we share our experiences and insi…
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In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about our experience in Bariloche, a city located in Argentina's Patagonia region. We talk about our time spent in the city, its stunning alpine scenery, and its location in the Lake District near the Chilean border. We also discuss the city's climate and the surprising cold weather that we encountered…
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What it’s like to spend a full year traveling within a day’s radius of your home
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“Unless we explore our neighborhood, we can’t imagine what might be right under our noses, nor be able to celebrate it, mourn its demise, or take action.” –Alastair Humphreys In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Alastair Humphreys discuss the concept of his new book Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness (1:30); what Alastair found on his…
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What's it really like being a globe-trotting kid? In the season wrap-up of the podcast, you'll hear insights from the three Blinks girls: Hazel, Lucille, and Edith. From favorite travel destinations to the challenges of being away from home, the girls share candid insights into the highs and lows of living a nomadic lifestyle. With heartwarming mem…
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Sports, superstitions, and sacraments: A Deviate Super Bowl Special (2024 remix)
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“I hate the Kansas City Chiefs with a passion reserved only for things that I love.” —Tod Goldberg In this episode of Deviate, Rolf shares his 2002 NPR “Savvy Traveler” dispatch about trying to watch the Super Bowl in Thailand (3:00); then he and Tod Goldberg discuss how they became NFL football fans as kids in the 1970s, and how this affected thei…
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Argentina Part 1: Traveling to Argentina with a Toddler
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We're kicking off 2024 with our first podcast episode about our trip to Argentina! We spent the month of November 2023 in Argentina and are so excited to share about our adventures. In this episode, we talk about why we decided to go to Argentina, where we went and why, and how we were preparing for this trip for an almost 2-year old toddler. We al…
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09. Things to Consider Before Homeschooling or Worldschooling Your Kids
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Let's unpack everything about homeschooling. Today, Scott and Diana share the pros and cons of homeschooling and worldschooling their children. From the flexibility and personalization of homeschooling to interacting with the world firsthand through homeschooling to the challenges and stresses it can create. You'll hear insights into their unique a…
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08. The Best Packing Hacks For Families: Minimalist Packing, How-to’s, And More
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"Are travel vacuum bags worth the hype?" "Can I pack minimally and still have enough things to keep my kids entertained?" "What if I forget something important?" If you've asked yourself any of these questions, you'll want to tune in today because we're doing a Q&A with all your top questions on minimalist packing. You'll learn tips to implement to…
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07. How to Travel While Juggling Work And School Schedules: Special Guest, A Mom Explores
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Have you dreamed of traveling with your family but felt trapped as soon as you remembered school and work schedules? What if we told you there were tangible ways to travel, even as a big family, regardless of your schedule? Today, Diana is joined by Emily—the person behind the family travel blog, A Mom Explores. Discover the joys of family travel a…
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06. Backpacking Southeast Asia with Kids (Part 2)
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We're back with Part 2 of the Blinks' recent backpacking trip across Southeast Asia! Hear about the highs and lows of their adventure, from visa setbacks going to Vietnam to stunning sunsets and cultural immersion to handling the entire family getting dengue fever in Bali. Discover the kindness and hospitality they encountered and their resilience …
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Tim Ferriss and Rolf discuss travel, time wealth, and “success management”
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“Billionaires can’t take a week off? What’s the point of having a billion dollars if they have fewer options than I do?” –Tim Ferriss In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Tim discuss common travel fantasies, and the fears that keep people from traveling (5:00); how we can redefine what “wealth” is and live fuller lives (18:00); why keeping a health…
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05. Backpacking Southeast Asia with Kids (Part 1)
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Can we let you in on a secret? Traveling is NOT as effortless as content creators make it seem. Today, Scott and Diana share what they couldn't on social media from their 12-week Southeast Asia trip. From financial setbacks in the Maldives to the beauty of Sri Lanka and the surprises of Thailand, this episode is all about going with the flow, the i…
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04. How to Earn Free Flights and Hotels: Special Guests, The Travel Hacking Moms
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Ever wondered how you could take your family to your dream destination? Welcome to Travel Hacking 101. Today, Diana chats with Alex and Jess from Travel Hacking Mom, who travel the world for nearly free. They share how you can travel worldwide to places like the Maldives by strategically using credit card points. From how often to open a new credit…
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03. How we afford to travel to over 20 destinations in a year with our 3 kids, Part 2
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In part two of this affording travel series, you'll learn travel tips for every budget. Tune in to learn how they saved on their family trips to Thailand and Greece, including their strategies for credit card hacking, accommodations, flights, and dining. Don't miss out on their tips on making and saving money so you can start planning your vacation…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, the holiday season is upon us and that means that it's time to review 2023. In this episode, we reflect on the last year, including where we went, what we did in each place, how each trip was, as well as some of our highlights from the year. We start by talking about our trip to Panama and Col…
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02. How we afford to travel to over 20 destinations in a year with our 3 kids
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How do the Blinks travel as much as they do? Tune in to find out! In today's episode, Diana and Scott answer this frequently asked question and shed insight on how they prioritize having a travel lifestyle to allow them to travel with their kids over 20 times a year. You'll learn the main ingredients to traveling on a budget, from small, impactful …
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01. Big news! You won’t believe what we are doing in 2024
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Welcome to the With the Blinks podcast! Are you dreaming of a life filled with excitement, cultural immersion, and unforgettable experiences? Let's make it happen! Today, Diana and Scott share their story: from honeymooning throughout Europe to their first adventures with their kids. You'll hear how they prepared for 5-weeks backpacking through Eur…
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Are you ready to activate your inner wanderlust and spark a new awe in your family's life? Welcome to Unpacked with the Blinks: the travel podcast on a mission to make family travel budget-friendly and accessible We're your hosts, Diana and Scott Blinks: a couple who travels full-time with their family of five, and we're here to share our favorite …
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