FRENCHITIVITY

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...

In this episode, Kirsty Allen from 'Before We Can't,' who recently summited Mera Peak in Nepal with her husband Jordan, shares her experiences and challenges of climbing Mera Peak and Mount Kilimanjaro. She talks about the physical and mental hurdles, their preparation, and the support systems that helped them succeed. Kirsty and Jordan's journey from beginners to avid climbers...

In this episode, Kent and Michelle chat with Nicole Rose, also known as the Barefoot Biologist, about her unique career and adventurous lifestyle. Nicole talks about leaving a traditional path to follow her passion for wildlife biology, particularly her focus on bats. She shares personal stories from her travels, discusses the role of social media in her work, and details the balance between field...

In this episode, the French Family interviews Rachael Lancaster, who sold everything to become a full-time nomad. Rachael shares her experiences with house sitting, solo travel, and managing anxiety through naturopathic methods. Discussing the challenges and rewards of a nomadic lifestyle, Rachael emphasizes the importance of gratitude, manifestation, and following one's heart. The episode al...

In this episode, Kent and Michelle from the Frenchivity Podcast are joined by Melinda Magyar, who shares her inspiring journey of traveling to over 40 countries. Leaving behind fast-paced careers, they discuss the transformative impact of travel on personal growth, skills acquisition, and forging meaningful connections. Melinda shares her experiences from early solo trips to her adventures with fr...

Join the French family as they chronicle their global adventures and discuss living life to the fullest through their podcast. In this episode, special guest Liz Ward shares her transformative journey from a fast-paced career in the UK to becoming a dive master and ocean advocate. Liz discusses the importance of following your intuition, her passion for sharks and marine conservation, and her expe...

In this installment of the Frenchitivity Podcast, Kent & Michelle discuss the proactive mindset and the importance of gratitude, featuring guests Brendan and Jade, who share their insights on integrating world culture and family time into daily life while traveling. The conversation highlights the importance of a support system, the logistics of traveling with only a backpack, and fostering an...

In this engaging podcast episode, Kent and Michelle French host special guest Joey Liberatore, the creator of the Safe Travels Pod podcast. Joey shares his transformative journey from a broadcasting career to embracing a life in nature through van living and national park explorations. Joey discusses the importance of being mindful visitors in natural ecosystems, offers insights from national park...

In this episode, Kent and Michelle French are joined by Chinmai and Rashmi Swamy, a family who has been traveling for three years with their now five-year-old daughter, Jia. The Swamy family shares their transition from a conventional lifestyle to becoming digital nomads, outlining the challenges and rewards of this lifestyle. They discuss their decision to homeschool Jia, how they adapt to new en...

In this installment of the Frenchitivity Podcast, meet Nadeem and Dionne Arshad of Bliss Worldschool Hub. The Arshads are a family of seven - Dionne, Nadeem and their 5 children and in October of 2022 they decided to deregister the children from school, sell all of their possessions, rent out their UK home and embark on an incredible adventure around South East Asia. In this episode of the Frenchi...

In this episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast, hosts Kent & Michelle and guest Heather Wick discuss the transformative journey of traveling the world with family. They explore the motivations behind their decision to travel, the challenges of finding a support system, and the adjustments required to adapt to a new lifestyle. Heather shares insights on world schooling, the importance of nature,...

Summary: In this engaging conversation, Michelle and Kent French share their transformative journey of leaving traditional careers to world school their daughter and pursue their passions. Joined by Anthony and Sarah Villegas, they discuss the importance of overcoming fear, taking risks, and the entrepreneurial spirit that led to the creation of The Meat Cellar. The conversation delves into the ch...

SUMMARY: In this episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast, hosts Kent and Michelle interview Jon and Kirsty from Let Go, Let's Go, a family that has embraced a life of travel and adventure aboard their catamaran. They discuss the motivations behind their decision to leave traditional life behind, the challenges and joys of world schooling their children, and the importance of adaptability in trav...

In the inaugural Frenchitivity Podcast, we wanted to introduce you to a dynamic couple that has been a tremendous inspiration to us - Sonya and Mike Kelson! Michelle and I first met Mike as he was entertaining a crowd with his musical talents at a local brunch spot in Huntington Beach. After becoming regulars thanks to the food, ambiance and of course great entertainment, we got to know Mike and s...