Have you ever wanted to travel the world with your family, but as more than just a tourist? Listen as traveling mom of 6, Susan Whitehead, shares tips, tricks and hacks for how her family has lived and traveled abroad. Susan shares the joys and realities of their "out of the box" life worldschooli…
Forget a summer or year abroad. What if you could help your kids get their entire university experience outside the USA? Jenn Viemont from Beyond the States shares her knowledge about degrees from European countries. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
What is the #1 key to being able to travel with your family on a long-term basis? The answer is NOT to save every spare dime and nickel for 5+ years and pray you have enough in the bank. Listen to this episode to find out what it is. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at https://www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
What is a good starting point for budgeting for long-term family travel? Being a digital nomad family can allow you to live where you money goes the furthest. But how much is enough? We get into some hard numbers in this episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at https://www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
You can make money as you travel the world, but are you best suited to be an entrepreneur with your own business or a remote worker and employee? Learn which personality traits are best suited for each and determine what kind of work is best for you. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Lots of people want to know how to make money while traveling long-term. Here are 5 different things to consider if you're looking for a job as a digital nomad. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
It's hard to choose ONE country to move to when you have the whole world as an option. Here are some helpful things to consider that should help narrow down your choices. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Maybe you're not ready to plan out a long-term travel adventure right now. You do want to, at some point, but want to take some steps to be ready. Listen to 5 ways you can start getting ready for extended travel without spending hardly any money, if anything. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
You can't travel. You don't know WHEN you'll be able to travel internationally again. So, why not watch some movies that may inspire your next destination? Listen as I share some of my family's favorite movies to inspire travel. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Morgan Hall and her husband, Chris, along with their 2 boys, are deep in the preparation stage of becoming digital nomads. Morgan shares what they're doing to get ready and the reasons why they're excited about embarking on this new life. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
One of the highlights of a traditional school experience is taking a field trip. Shannan Swindler likes to turn every trip into an enriching experience for her children as they explore Europe and their current home country of Scotland. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
This time, right now, is your wake up call. It can be a time of uncertainty and stress, but it can also be a time where you begin to make choices that can affect your dreams of long-term travel. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Jamie and Ruthie Slingerland have come a long way since the early years of their marriage. Through deliberate conversations and effort on their part, they have created a life of freedom where travel plays a large part. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Would living in Italy be a dream come true for you? It was for author Jacqueline Jannotta and her family. Learn how they made it happen and what they learned during their Italian adventure in this episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at https://www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Coronavirus is ALL over the news with people asking, "Should I travel internationally right now?" Hear my thoughts on this situation in this week's episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Author Janet LoSole and her family took an amazing adventure through Central America via local transport, called chicken buses. She shares about what prompted their unusual trip and how living as locals has impacted them long term. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Travel hacking credit card rewards is a fascinating way to leverage everyday spending to travel more. Listen to Part Two of my interview with expert Lisa Joy Phillips as she shares more about getting started with this hobby to earn free travel. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Travel hacking credit card rewards is a fascinating way to leverage everyday spending to travel more. Expert Lisa Joy Phillips shares how to get started with this hobby so you can begin earning free travel. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
In a recent survey, Wanderlust Families readers said their top questions about travel revolved around money. This episode is the audio version of a presentation I did all about how to make money for long term travel. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Clark and Monica VanDeventer have just moved from California to Guatemala with their three kids. We chat about what their decision process was like, how they picked where they are, how they’re handling school and so much more. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Getting started with long term family travel boils down to a simple formula. It is something that long-term traveling families know that others don’t seem to understand, but it makes extended travel possible. To get on the waiting list for the International Family Travel Launch Pad, go to www.WanderlustFamilies.com/launchpad Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Discussing race and different cultures can be challenging when you don’t know how to deal with it. Vanessa Ruiz of Families Embracing Diversity shares her personal experiences raising a bicultural child and how she and her husband tackle these issues. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Visiting family that lives on the opposite side of the planet can be expensive and challenging. Jodi Fried has been able to maximize credit card points and miles to enable her family of 6 to travel and have amazing experiences. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Rachel and her husband emigrated from England to South Africa, and then from there to the US. They had twins along the way, so now with twins, a grown up daughter (still in England), 3 dogs and 6 chickens, they’re living in rural Kansas! Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
A little Christmas wish and a look at what's coming up next year with Wanderlust Families. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Amy Fischer spends her days exploring and learning with her 3 boys in England. As a homeschool mom who embraces the Charlotte Mason style of learning, Amy loves using local and international adventures to educate her sons. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Katie Rössler is an American couples therapist for expats living with her German husband and two children in Munich. Because of her background in psychology, Katie has a fascinating perspective on the challenges faced by living and raising children overseas. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Listen to Part Two of my interview with sailing mom, Tanya, of Take Two Sailing. She, her husband and 5 kids live on a boat full-time, sailing to tropical locations. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Could you live on a boat full-time sailing to tropical locations? What if you had 5 children? My good friend is doing just that. Listen to Part One of my interview with sailing mom, Tanya, of Take Two Sailing. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who has lived & traveled abroad with her family. They have lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, the UAE and they've explored France, England & Spain on a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe & claim your gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
This episode is Part Two of an interview I did with Alisa from Living Outside of the Box. Alisa and her husband have explored the world and brought their kids along for the adventure. From Mexico to Europe to Southeast Asia, their family embraces the joys and challenges travel brings. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Alisa and her husband have explored the world and brought their kids along for the adventure. From Mexico to Europe to Southeast Asia, their family embraces the joys and challenges travel brings. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com/free
Many parents who are considering long-term travel wonder how it will affect their children in the long run. This episode is Part Three of an interview with my teenage daughters to get their perspectives on the years of travel our family has done. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
This episode is Part Two of an interview series with my teenage daughters to get their perspectives on the years of travel our family has done. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Many parents who are considering long-term travel wonder how it will affect their children in the long run. This episode is the first part of an interview with my teenage daughters to get their perspectives on the years of travel our family has done. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
After spend some extended time abroad, most families come to the point where they make the decision to come home. It can be a difficult transition mostly because you will have changed so much and everyone you left behind has not. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Once you've made the initial adjustments of being in a new country, you begin to settle into normal life. Interestingly, there are some predictable stages of adjusting and living with culture shock. Even when you expect them, these things can still crop up. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
You've made it to your new country and are ready to hit the ground running. Here are some suggestions on what to do those first few days after arriving. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
The BIG day has arrived! You·re heading out on your big adventure! What are some things you should make sure you do on that day? Listen in to today·s episode all about your Launch Day! Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
It’s the final few days before traveling abroad. There are so many things to do! Aside from the basics, I share some things our family has done to prepare for the next big family travel adventure. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
This is the second part of my “Expect the Unexpected” episode addressing things like getting sick while traveling, how we deal with lost luggage and how to avoid the hassles involved with credit card theft. I’ll also talk a bit about doing a “test run” of your trip and some unexpected issues that arose when we traveled on weekends in Europe. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Our family has experienced a lot of “interesting” scenarios when it comes to travel visas and immigration officials. This podcast will cover some of the problems we’ve run into and some tips on how to avoid them on your family travel adventures. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling abroad. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the UAE. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Our personal family travels have taught us a lot about what to pack and what we can leave behind. This episode dives into what to pack for kids and adults, how we handle packing clothing and what kinds of electronics we take. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Dealing with objections from family and friends regarding extended family travel is difficult. Listen to how we dealt with family drama in this episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Figuring out how to work while living abroad can be a challenge if you are not working a normal job. Our family has figured out a few ways to make the digital nomad life work while traveling with children. Setting a schedule and working at peak times for your optimum brain power is key. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
When it comes to any big decision in life, it is completely normal to vacillate back and forth, wondering if you’re picking the right option. Today I share one way our family approaches these types of choices so that we can look back without regrets. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Staying safe while traveling is often a big concern, especially for families. While most of the travel horror stories you’ll read online are overblown, it is smart to be aware and know how to handle certain situations abroad. Also, having a way to stay in touch with family back home is an important aspect of family travel planning. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
One of the biggest hurdles many families express when it comes to long-term travel is how to handle school. There are many different ways to tackle education for your children as you explore the world. Figuring out to educate your kids while traveling and living abroad doesn't have to be a deal breaker. Learn several ways that families handle school on a long term travel adventure on today's podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
It is SO important to try to visualize what your day to day life will look like if you're spending considerable time abroad. Today, we talk about your options for lodging and some questions to ask before booking a place to stay. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Traveling with babies and toddlers has different limitations than traveling with tweens or teens. Each age has its benefits and challenges. There is no "best age" to travel with children because they are all unique. This short episode will cover some things to think about depending on the ages of your kids. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Figuring out how to budget for family travel is very subjective. Let me share a few areas to pay attention to when planning your budget for your family vacation or long-term adventure. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
One of the biggest questions we get about traveling long-term is how to make money while living abroad. This episode covers 10 different ways you can make money while traveling. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast. Claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
Did you know that your home could be one of the greatest assets you have in terms of traveling as a family, especially long-term? Explore several options that you can take advantage of in regards to your house in this episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas. Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. They have also explored France, England and Spain during a 3-month road trip. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast & claim your free family travel gift at www.WanderlustFamilies.com
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