Why Cost of Living Became Part of Our Homeschool Curriculum
When we first started planning our world-schooling journey, one of the biggest conversations around our dinner table was cost of living.
How would our daily expenses compare from country to country? How could we prepare for that as a family? And how could we teach our kids to understand the value of money across different currencies and cultures?
Budget-Friendly Family Fun in Newcastle, NSW: Our Ultimate Guide
A huge photo of a T-rex at the Newcastle Museum.
How to Plan an Educational Trip That Aligns with the Australian Curriculum
Planning a family trip that’s not only fun but also educational might sound like a challenge, but it’s easier than you think—especially when you align your travel experiences with the Australian Curriculum. Whether you’re a homeschool family, a worldschooler, or just looking for ways to make your holiday meaningful for your kids, an educational trip can enrich your children’s learning in ways that no textbook ever could.
This guide will show you step-by-step how to design an educational trip that directly connects to what your kids are learning (or should be learning!) while still keeping it engaging, exciting, and full of unforgettable memories.
Why Travel Is the Best Teacher Your Kids Will Ever Have
If you’re a mum with school-aged kids, you’ve probably spent countless hours worrying about their education—Are they learning enough? Are they happy? Are they being prepared for the future? I’ve been there too. It’s so easy to feel like education only happens in a classroom, surrounded by desks, whiteboards, and homework. But I’m here to tell you something I’ve learned firsthand: travel can be the best classroom your kids will ever experience.
From Routine to Adventure – our family’s journey to Full Time Travel.
Life doesn’t always go as planned…
In fact, if you’d told me a few years ago that we’d be living a life of full-time travel, exploring Australia with our four kids, I probably would have laughed!
Back then, we were just trying to keep our heads above water. Stuck in a cycle of stress, survival, and routine.
But sometimes, life has a way of forcing you to stop and rethink everything.
For us, that turning point came after years of challenges, struggles, and one life-changing lightbulb moment that finally made us ask: What do we really want from life?
Here’s how we went from spiraling in stress to embracing a life of adventure—and why it’s been the most rewarding decision we’ve ever made.
Why Waiting for the ‘Perfect Time’ to Travel with Your Kids is a Myth
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me,
“We’d love to travel with our kids, but we’re waiting for the right time,”
I’d probably have enough to book another family holiday. I get it.
The thought of packing up your life and heading out on an adventure with kids can feel overwhelming. There are so many things to worry about—Will we be able to afford it? Will it be safe? Will the kids even remember it?
These are real fears, but I’m here to tell you something I’ve learned from my own experiences: the “perfect time” doesn’t exist.
And waiting for it?
That’s how you miss out on moments you’ll never get back.