A Thousand Tiny Steps

Traveling the World with Kids with Austin


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Austin sold her home and decided to travel the world with her husband and young kids. It has been a journey full of judgment, but also many life changing moments. In this episode, she describes her life on the road, how she keeps sane, and what her kids think of it. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

 

[1:48] How Austin became an au pair, sold her house and traveled the world

[7:19] What Boundless Life is all about 

[9:48] Having time with kids and minimalism

[12:51] Not really knowing where we’re going next on the road 

[14:31] Getting judgment from back home and kids development 

[19:42] How Austin’s life compares to the one she had in America 

[21:21] Schooling in other countries 

[26:11] Getting judged from family and friends who don’t understand 

[33:51] Creating community while living abroad 

[37:28] Traveling with kids so young and if they enjoy it 

[40:43] Explaining the differences in cultures to children 

[45:02] How Austin keeps her marriage solid while traveling 

[51:05] Advice Austin has for people wanting to get into this

Resources:

 

  • Aupair website

  • Boundless Life

  • Austin’s Instagram 

Connect with Barb:

 

Website

 

Facebook 

 

Instagram

 

Be a guest on the podcast 

 

YouTube

 

The Molly B Foundation 

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