FRENCHITIVITY

What happens when you decide to explore Australia in a motorhome…even though you've NEVER driven one before? 🇦🇺🚐 And did we mention they drive on the LEFT side of the road?! When we set out on our family's 10-month journey around the world, Australia wasn't originally on our itinerary. But sometimes the best adventures come from being willing to change your plans. In Episode 38 of...

What if one decision could change the entire direction of your life? 🌎📸 For German travel photographer and filmmaker Melanie Toebbe , that decision was booking a trip to Iceland at just 20 years old. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and experiencing a sense of freedom she'd never felt before, Melanie discovered something that would ultimately change her future: a deep connection to nat...

What if one of your child's most memorable teachers wasn't standing in a classroom…but behind the wheel of a boat in one of the most spectacular places on Earth? During our family's 10-month journey around the world, we experienced some extraordinary places. But few left an impression quite like Milford Sound on New Zealand's South Island . The towering cliffs, cascading waterf...

After 25+ years of asking the questions, it's Kent's turn to answer them! In this special episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast , Michelle turns the tables on Kent as he steps outside his comfort zone and enters the Top Host competition , sponsored by iHeartRadio, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, and RØDE. And the stakes are pretty exciting! The winner receives a six-episode podcast produced by...

What if getting your life back meant letting go of the life you had built? For Melissa McElfresh and her husband Travis, that question became very real. They owned McElfresh Farm in Seabeck, Washington , had jobs, responsibilities, four kids and a life they had worked hard to create. Then they made a decision that changed everything: They literally sold the farm. About six weeks after deciding the...

What happens when the thing that makes you feel most alive exists completely outside the conventional path? Meet Shayla , an outdoor aerialist, adventurer and the creator behind @shayla.explores , whose breathtaking aerial performances take her far beyond the walls of a traditional studio—hanging beneath bridges, among rock formations, above waterfalls and over open water. In many ways, Shayla lit...

What happens when you change your life, reconnect as a family…and then return home? In this episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast , we pull back the curtain more than we ever have before. Before our 10-month journey around the world, life was good. We had successful careers, a home we loved, and a full life—but we were constantly moving. And eventually, we recognized something that was difficult to...

“How did you PACK for 10 months around the world?” It might be the question we get asked more than any other. And the answer actually starts long before the suitcases came out. In Episode 31 of the Frenchitivity Podcast , Kent and Michelle pull back the curtain on everything that went into preparing their home—and their family—for a 10-month journey around the world. Before deciding what to pack,...

What happens to your child’s education when your family decides to travel the world? For Kent and Michelle, that was one of the biggest questions they faced before beginning their 10-month journey with their daughter, Everly. In Episode 30 of the Frenchitivity Podcast , we take a closer look at worldschooling—what it means, how we approached it, and why education became one of the most important p...

Can something as simple as a hula hoop change your life? For Lauren, the answer is yes—and her story is about so much more than learning how to keep a hoop spinning. On this episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast , Kent and Michelle sit down with Lauren for an inspiring conversation about her journey from depression to rediscovering happiness, purpose, movement, and joy—and the unexpected role a hul...

What does an 8-year-old ask for when she's celebrating her birthday halfway around the world? For Everly, it was pretty simple: sleep in a treehouse and hang out with elephants. 🌳🐘 In Episode 28 of the Frenchitivity Podcast, Kent and Michelle wrap up their four-part journey through Thailand with one final adventure in spectacular Khao Sok National Park. Their home base? A treehouse resort b...

What happens when two scientists with a love of wine, food, family, and adventure decide they don't want to experience the world from a hotel room? On Episode 27 of the Frenchitivity Podcast , Kent and Michelle sit down with Megan Hall—a wife, mother of two, wine scientist, professor, lifelong traveler, and founder of Terroir Adventure Travel . Megan and her husband Alex met while studying wi...

What if the best way to measure a life wasn't by the things you own... but by the experiences you've collected? This week on the Frenchitivity Podcast , Kent and Michelle sit down with travel creator Irina, a self-proclaimed "Professional Collector of Crazy Experiences," whose adventures have taken her to more than 30 countries in pursuit of unforgettable stories. As a travel c...

The Thailand adventure continues… In Part 3 of our Thailand Travel Series , Kent, Michelle, and Everly arrive in one of the most meaningful destinations of their 10-month journey around the world: Koh Lanta. What began as another stop on the itinerary quickly became something much bigger. It became home. On their very first evening, Michelle encouraged the family to attend a pool party hosted by t...

Can you raise a family, balance everyday life, and still explore the world together? This week on the Frenchitivity Podcast , Kent and Michelle sit down with travel writer, family travel advocate, and author Robin DeGracia to discuss her newly released book, Raising World Travelers While Staying Sane . For more than a decade, Robin has inspired families through her blog Around the World with Kids...

🎬 Episode 23 | Thailand Part 2: Elephant Hills, Khao Sok & Ao Nang The adventure continues... In Part 2 of our Thailand Travel Series , Kent, Michelle, and Everly experience what would become one of the most unforgettable chapters of their 10-month journey around the world. Our first stop is the incredible Elephant Hills—Thailand's first luxury tented camp and ethical elephant sanctuary,...

After exploring four incredible countries across Europe, it's finally time for the next chapter of our journey around the world. Welcome to Thailand—the Land of Smiles. 🇹🇭 In Episode 22 of the Frenchitivity Podcast , Kent and Michelle begin a three-part series exploring one of the most transformative chapters of their family's 10-month adventure. Stepping off the plane into the warm trop...

Episode 21 | Before We Continue Around the World Before we continue our journey around the world and make our next stop in Thailand—the Land of Smiles—we felt it was important to pause. In Episode 21 of the Frenchitivity Podcast , Kent and Michelle step back from the travel itinerary to reflect on something much bigger than the destinations themselves. Because Frenchitivity was never meant to be j...

In Episode 20 of the Frenchitivity Travel Series, Kent and Michelle revisit one of the most meaningful stops on their family journey around the world: Malta during the Christmas season. 🇲🇹✨ For years, Malta had been circled on the map as a dream destination — and in this episode, they share why it became the perfect place to spend Christmas as a family while traveling abroad with their then 7-yea...

In this episode of the Frenchitivity Travel Series, Michelle and Kent reflect on the third stop of their journey around the world: Croatia during the holiday season. 🇭🇷✨ Episode 19 | The Christmas Spirit of Croatia is a journey through twinkling lights, historic towns, Christmas markets, coastal beauty, and unforgettable human connection. The adventure begins in Zagreb, where the family was compl...

Our next stop on the Frenchitivity Travel Series is unforgettable: Greece 🇬🇷 In Frenchitivity Podcast Episode 18 | Grateful for Greece , Michelle and Kent revisit a country that already held a special place in their hearts. Greece was the first real trip they took together while dating—and the only country on their 10-month journey around the world they had visited before. But this time was differ...

What happens when you slow down long enough to truly experience a place? Welcome to a new chapter of the Frenchitivity Podcast. Starting now, we’re releasing a new episode every Sunday as we take you deeper into our 10-month journey around the world—one country at a time. In Episode 17: Portugal Perspective , we revisit our very first European stop: Portugal. From the charm of everyday life to the...

Episode 16: Reflection What does it really take to walk away from a full life… and choose something completely different? In this episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast, Michelle and Kent pull back the curtain on the decision to leave behind their busy, successful lives and travel the world as a family for 10 months. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the questions they had to f...

Kent and Michelle of the Frenchitivity family interview Vicky and Will of Family of 4 Adventures, a Canadian-Australian couple in Ontario who met on a Contiki tour, stayed in touch, and later reunited when Vicky worked in Australia as a nurse. Now with two kids (11 and 9), they prioritize frequent travel—often outside school holidays for cost—balancing Vicky’s flexible ER nursing schedule and Will...

In this episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast, hosts Kent and Michelle invite Jess, the founder of KidFriendlyStays.com , to share her family's extraordinary journey of traveling the world with young children. The discussion explores the highs and lows of leaving fast-paced careers to embark on a year-long global adventure. Jess recounts how her frustration with finding suitable accommodations...