Traveling Village Podcast

As Traveling Village 3 comes to an end, Asha speaks with Dave and Cait, a family from Pennsylvania who joined the village with their two young boys, ages three and six. Unlike many people drawn to alternative education or long-term travel, Dave and Cait saw themselves as fairly traditional. They had never worldschooled, never traveled internationally with their children, and were unsure whether so...

As Traveling Village 3 enters its final weeks in South Korea, Asha calls in to speak with Beth, one of the village scouts helping run "The Nest," the shared community space that has quietly become the center of daily life for many families on the journey. Beth travels with her 18-year-old daughter Grace and brings a background in teaching, worldschooling, and alternative learning communities. Toge...

As Traveling Village 3 begins approaching its final weeks, Asha calls in to speak with Mette, a Danish mother of four, about what it has been like to travel through Asia as a family, live closely with other families for four months, and slowly realize the experience is changing her more than she expected. Mette and her Bolivian husband joined Traveling Village hoping to give their children deeper...

Asha checks back in with Nikolaj as the village has just arrived in South Korea for the final part of the journey. They talk through the full experience so far. Starting in Vietnam and why that soft landing mattered more than expected. The contrast with Taiwan and how a more challenging location changed the rhythm and the way people connected. And now South Korea, where everything feels more open,...

With the village on a break before South Korea, Asha calls in to speak with Angie, who has been traveling with her partner Paul and their three-year-old daughter, while also being pregnant and launching her book. Angie shares what it has been like to try to do all of that at once. What she thought she could handle, where it became too much, and how they ended up adjusting their plans during the Ta...

With the village now about two thirds in and everyone on a break before South Korea, Asha checks in with Christy, a solo parent traveling with her 11-year-old son. Christy shares how a sudden loss changed everything for her. After her husband passed away, she made the decision to leave her job and take her son on a longer journey. Traveling Village became a way to do that without being alone. They...

The village is now well into its time in Taiwan, and Asha calls in to speak with Michelle and Adam, a full-time traveling family from the United States, about how they found Traveling Village, what it's like to join as newcomers, and how life on the road is evolving for them and their kids. The podcast follows 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village....

Halfway through Traveling Village 3, Asha calls in to talk with Marianne, a Norwegian mom traveling with her husband and four-year-old daughter. Unlike many others, they are not working remotely during the trip, which shapes both the experience and the trade-offs they are making. They talk about what it actually feels like once the first excitement settles and everyday life in the village begins t...

What happens when travel is no longer about where you go, but who you build life with? In this episode, Asha talks with Petra, a Hungarian mom traveling with her husband and two teenage sons. After six years of full-time travel and experimenting with different ways of creating community, she shares what they have learned and how Traveling Village fits into that journey. The conversation moves from...

Eight weeks into Traveling Village 3, Asha calls in to talk with André and Daniella. André is from the Netherlands, Daniella is from Peru, and they have been living, working, and traveling together for eight years before making the leap to sell everything and travel full time in 2024. They joined TV3 with their six-year-old son Lucas and four-year-old daughter Maya, and this is their first Traveli...

The village has just wrapped up five weeks in Hội An and landed in Hualien, Taiwan, on day one of the second leg. Asha calls in to talk with Nikolaj, one of the founding families of Traveling Village, about what worked, what surprised them, and what a quieter, less touristy destination might do to the community. The podcast follows 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and Sou...

Nico and Michaela have now done two Traveling Villages, and in this episode they share their experience and what it actually takes to make village life work for a family that isn't naturally a "big group" family. The podcast continues, following 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village. This season, Asha, who joined Traveling Village 1, calls in every...

Three weeks into Traveling Village 3, Asha calls in to talk with Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path and one of the most thoughtful voices on building a life outside the default. Paul is traveling with his partner Angie and their almost three-year-old daughter, and the village is already exceeding his expectations. The podcast follows 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan...

Two weeks into Traveling Village 3, Asha calls in to talk with Ivana, a full-time world schooling family who joined Traveling Village 1 and is now back for TV3. Ivana is from Croatia, her husband Tommy is from Denmark, and their three children have grown up largely outside of traditional school, building friendships and learning across cultures as they travel. The podcast follows 20 families as we...

Six days into Traveling Village 3, Asha calls in to talk with Michelle, one of the founding families of Traveling Village. Michelle and her husband Nikolaj helped shape the entire concept, and the village has just had its first welcome party, its first days at the Nest, and its first real taste of life together in Hội An. The podcast follows 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwa...

The podcast is back, following 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village. This season, Asha, who joined Traveling Village 1, will call in every week and talk with different families about what village life actually feels like. Each episode is around 20 minutes and is meant to make it easy to follow along and get an honest sense of the experience, both...

The Traveling Village is ending! In this episode we reflect on everything just a few days before saying goodbye. This episode comes with tears, deep reflections and a lot of discussions about the ups and downs of village life.  Among other things we discuss: Challenges of traveling with such a diverse group Reflections on the project's end and what comes next The balance of structure and freedom i...

In this episode, we explore the complexities of navigating different parenting styles within the Traveling Village, addressing a question many of you have asked us: How do we handle differences in child-rearing beliefs and practices? Among other things, we cover: Highs and lows of TV in Japan so far Cultural challenges and assimilation in Japan Challenges of village life in a big city Reflections...

In this episode, we walk through the excitement, cultural insights, and heartwarming encounters of our guests, two kids from the traveling village, unforgettable journey.  What was different? What was it like meeting all these kids and adults for the first time? Let's find out! Among other things, we cover: Challenges of traveling with a bunch of kids Concerns about returning to school after the t...

In this episode, we dig into a topic that a lot of people send us questions about: Money! Among other things, we cover: Why is TV a non-profit project and not a business? What it costs to be a part of Traveling Village How our budget is structured Intentional communities vs organic communities Why having a communal fund is amazing The power of true commitment to a project Money issues, problems, a...

In this episode we dig into the ups and downs of being in the second location of Traveling Village, Koh Lanta in Thailand.  We cover: Why the kids are having the time of their lives, but the adults are struggling The beauty of free play How a much slower pace and less to do affect the community How this location works for the more sensitive kids The impact of Traveling Village and how we could do...

In this episode, we start with our highs and lows of the last week, and then we discuss if living in a traveling village could be a permanent lifestyle? What kind of changes and adjustments should be made to make this not just a trip, but a way of living? The third episode of the Traveling Village podcast features Asha, Kiran, and Nikolaj. Asha is a solomom TV Member  Kiran is a founding family An...

The second episode of the Traveling Village podcast features Asha, Kiran, and Nikolaj.   Asha is a solomom TV Member Kiran is a founding family And Nikolaj is the initiator of the project In this episode, we start with our highs and lows of the last week, and then we try to cover how everything works in the Traveling Village. In this episode we cover some basics, so you can get to know how everyth...

After 2 weeks into Traveling Village, we are ready with our very first podcast episode.  Asha, Kiran and Nikolaj give a behind-the-scenes story of the start and how it has all been. We talk about how the project got started, a bit about the structure, and a lot about what's going on in the Village. Our first episode is an introduction and covers a lot of different things. In future episodes, we wi...