Our Offbeat Life

In this episode of Our Offbeat Life, host David delves into the concept of deschooling as the first crucial step in transitioning to homeschooling and world schooling. He explains deschooling as a detox period that helps students and parents shift their mindsets from traditional education to a more flexible, interest-led approach. The episode covers the stages of deschooling, from recovery to self...

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Julia, a digital nomad and part of SafetyWing's partnership team, join us to discuss SafetyWing's innovative approach to travel insurance. Discover how SafetyWing is not just another insurance company but a vision to create the first global social safety net for digital nomads, remote workers, and long-term travelers. We delve into the unique ben...

Think your kids can only learn in a traditional classroom? Think again. Join David on Our Offbeat Life as he explores how multi age education can revolutionize homeschooling and worldschooling. Discover how children of different ages learn together in flexible, interest-based environments. Learn about the advantages, including enhanced social skills and personalized pacing, and get practical advic...

Combating Traveler's Fatigue: Tips and Insights In this insightful interview, Therapist, Travel & Mindset Coach, Addy Weiland shares her experiences as a digital nomad traveling with her family. She discusses their transition from RV travel across the U.S. to planning international adventures. Addy delves into the concept of travel fatigue, describing it as the overwhelm and burnout from c...

In this episode of the `Our Offbeat Life` podcast, host David Cole delves into the diverse travel lifestyles families adopt for full-time travel and world schooling. David discusses various approaches including slow travel, fast travel, part-time travel, overlanding, sustainable travel, multisite swaps, and house sitting. He emphasizes the educational benefits and challenges of each lifestyle, sha...

In this episode, join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Deborah Walsh and her journey of full-time family travel through house sitting. Deborah shares how she and her daughters have explored 27 countries, saving over $180,000 in accommodation costs while providing an enriching world schooling education. From the practicalities of downsizing and remote work to the unique opportunities and c...

Empowering Full-Time Traveling Families with Online Education In this episode of the Our Offbeat Life Podcast, host David Cole dives into the impact of online education and digital learning for full-time traveling families. He highlights the flexibility and benefits of various online educational programs such as Prisma, Khan Academy, Create and Learn, Instrucko, AllSchool, OutSchool, Kubrio, The H...

Exploring Worldschooling and Remote Music Education with Aimee Bobruk In this episode of the 'Our Offbeat Life Podcast,' host David Cole interviews Aimee Bobruk, an expert in remote education and worldschooling, particularly in the arts and music. Aimee shares her journey of transitioning from traditional teaching to online platforms during the pandemic and her experiences with worldschool...

Join host David Cole in 'Our Offbeat Life Podcast' as he delves into the fascinating world of global schooling, exploring how intrepid families embrace education through travel. This episode covers various educational approaches such as worldschooling, unschooling, road schooling, and online schooling, providing insights and practical tips for traveling families. David shares captivating s...

Embracing Worldschooling: A Journey of Freedom and Education with Karen King In this episode of the Our Offbeat Life Podcast, host David Cole delves into the transformative journey of Karen King, a pioneering worldschooler from Australia. Together, they explore Karen's family's decision to leave behind conventional life for full-time travel and worldschooling. They discuss the ups and down...

In this engaging episode of “Our Offbeat Life” , host David Cole takes us on a captivating journey into the world of worldschooling. Whether you’re a seasoned worldschooler or simply curious about this lifestyle, get ready to explore how the globe can become your classroom. Episode Highlights: 1.  Introduction: The Desire to Travel  (00:00) David sets the stage by discussing the innate human desir...

Wonder Year Interview In this episode, the authors of the book, 'Wonder Year', discuss their experience of travelling with their families for an extended period. Each author discusses how world-schooling, or using the world as a classroom, shaped their family's journey as well as the numerous experiences they had. They delve into the logistical elements including planning and packing,...

Executive Summary: The podcast tells the story of John and Karen, a married couple with two kids who decided to travel the world full-time after reaching a low point in their relationship. It covers how they prepared financially, got their kids on board, road schooled the children, dealt with accidents abroad, found purpose through travel, supported local communities, and made the lifestyle sustai...

Lacy's story demonstrates the rewards of worldschooling, even as a single parent. Her top motivation was providing her daughters with a better education and quality of life. Traveling opened up abundant opportunities she never could have imagined while stuck in her old job and lifestyle. The experience has created an unbreakable bond and given her kids a broader perspective on the world. Lacy&...

This episode is an interview with a couple, Ritchie and Abigale of  Meat Around The World , Richie and Abigail share what life is really like on the road as they overland through the Americas with their young daughter Zoe. After getting inspired by shows like "Long Way Round," they bought a truck camper in the U.S. and slowly meandered their way from Arizona down through Mexico and Centr...

This episode of the "Our Offbeat Life" features Bradley and Jenny who are full-time family travelers. The discussion revolves around Bradley and Jenny's extraordinary experiences traveling the world with their children, including giving birth abroad during a pandemic and establishing a home base in New Zealand. They share advice on financial management while traveling, navigating wor...

Our Offbeat Life's very own David and Brodi drove from the US to the southernmost tip of South America with their son over the course of 2 years. This episode is all about their inspiration, ups and downs, favorite places, and tips for family travel along the Pan American Highway. This journey is truly inspirational for anyone thinking about long-term travel with kids. In this recording from a...

Have you ever dreamed of packing up your family for an extended Mexico family travel trip across Mexico? Does the thought of driving a minivan through small pueblos and winding mountain roads sound appealing? As remote work becomes more commonplace, more families are embracing location independence and hitting the open road for Mexico family travel. In this fascinating interview, Stephanie shares...

In this episode, we'll recap Zee's travel journey and top lessons for single moms considering long-term travel with their kids. From navigating co-parenting to worldschooling tips, Zee shares practical advice on keeping travel fun and fulfilling for the whole family.   Whether you're dreaming of a short-term adventure or multi-year odyssey, Zoe's story proves full-time family trave...

David interviewed Colleen about her experiences of full-time travel with her family, including the challenges of education while traveling and adapting to new cultures. They discussed her journey through South America, detailing the benefits of flying versus driving and the difficulty of packing for constantly changing terrain and seasons. They also talked about the importance of having a varied a...

Welcome to another episode of Our Offbeat Life, where we highlight the stories of individuals and families who break free from traditional lifestyles to live their dream life. Today, we're excited to share an incredible journey of a family that is trading 10 acres in Chile for a bus! Our guests today are Donnie and Carla, a globetrotting couple from Argentina and California who have made the C...

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...

Are you thinking about committing to a full-time family travel lifestyle? Anna talks about her recent journey, sharing tips on how to get started! From connections with like-minded families, to unschooling her children and financial stability while traveling, she goes into all of the aspects involved in worldschooling and nomadic living. Learn how Anna engaged her children in the decision-making p...

Welcome to the first episode of our series on full-time family travel! In this exciting kick-off, join David and Brodi Cole, the charismatic duo behind the Our Offbeat Life travel blog and podcast. Known for their adventurous spirit and knack for finding unique experiences, David and Brodi have made a lifestyle out of being a full-time traveling family. In an engaging twist, they don't bring i...

Join us in this heartwarming episode as we chat with Rachel Carlson, the dynamic force behind the Worldschool Pop-Up Hub. As a seasoned worldschooler herself, Rachel shares her rich experiences, personal anecdotes, and insights into the vibrant world of worldschooling communities. We dive deep into what worldschooling means for families on the move, exploring how these global communities provide n...