Let’s be honest. We know this sounds crazy, especially with 3 young kids under 5.
We’re packing up our lives and taking our three young kids on a year-long trip around the world. No fixed home base. No predictable routine. Just our backpacks, passports, and a whole lot of snacks.
Most people hear that and say, “Wow, that’s crazy, how is it even possible.”
And they’re right. It will be. But we’re doing it anyway.
Why Now?
Ryden is about to start primary school. Once that begins, it gets harder to take a break this long. It’s either now or wait until they’ve officially finished their education. But by then, everything will be different.
They’ll be older. They’ll might and most probably be glued to their phones. Their friends might take priority.
We won’t take that chance.
Yes, they might remember more when they are older, but right now, we (not their best friends) are still the centre of their world. They still reach for our hands (not their phones). They still ask us (and not chatGPT) to explain things. They still want us close. And that window is closing faster than we’d like to admit.
This time, this season, is extremely precious. And we want to be fully in it.
What We’re Hoping For
We want to show them the world. Not just the pretty parts, but the real parts.
We want them to meet people who live differently, speak differently, believe differently.
We hope that by being immersed in other cultures, they’ll grow up more empathetic, more tolerant, and more open-minded.
And honestly, we want this for us too.
We want to see the world through their eyes. To slow down. To laugh more. To be less glued to our screens and more glued to each other.
We want to spend time with them while they still want to spend time with us.
While they’re still dependent. Still curious. Still asking us to explain the world.
What We’re Expecting
Chaos. Lots of it.
Tantrums in airports. Lost shoes in alleyways. Snack negotiations in five languages.
We know it won’t be easy. But we also know it’ll be worth it.
Because in between the meltdowns and missed buses, there will be magic.
Moments we couldn’t have planned.
Connections we couldn’t have predicted.
Memories we’ll never forget.
And no, we’re not expecting them to remember everything.
Honestly, why is it so important that they do?
It’s enough that they enjoy the present. That we enjoy it with them.
Safety First, Always
We know young kids run around, get distracted, and sometimes wander into danger.
Safety is our top priority.
We’ll do whatever it takes to keep them safe. Whether it’s layered plans, backup systems, or constant vigilance, we’re ready.
Because adventure is only worth it if everyone comes home safe and smiling.
So Why Trade Comfort for This?
Comfort was starting to feel like autopilot.
And we want to feel alive.
We want to be present.
We want to give our kids, and ourselves, a year we’ll talk about forever.
Just like how their mummy and daddy did a decade ago.
If you’ve ever thought about doing something wild with your family, something that doesn’t make sense on paper but feels right in your gut, this is your sign.
The world is messy, beautiful, and waiting.
And we’re diving in, one snack-packed backpack at a time.
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