TRAVEL & GEOGRAPHY

Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling

Wonderwell. Sept. 2023. 352p. ISBN 9781637560242. pap. $24.99. TRAV
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Sustainability expert Frieder, business strategist and communications professional Angela Heisten, and cross-cultural immersion specialist Annika Paradise offer a fresh guide for families interested in taking a “wonder year” that combines travel with education. This book covers all aspects of long-term travel with kids: choosing destinations, finding funding, packing, closing up one’s home, and traveling responsibly, respectfully, and sustainably. It’s filled with great suggestions for how to structure a child’s curriculum if the journey takes an entire school year. With testimonials from numerous families who have gone on this type of odyssey and several lists of resources, this is a fantastic book that helps readers develop their own travel plans. The authors stress that their ideas aren’t from “Instagram-friendly” perspectives; instead, their book is more about viewing the world as a classroom. They make sure to discuss the less-attractive aspects of family travel so parents can be better prepared.
VERDICT An excellent guide for anyone interested in an extended-travel lifestyle. With remote work a viable option for lots of readers, this inspiring book can open up numerous possibilities for families.
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