Introduction: Dream Destinations
Lesson 1: Figuring Out Financials
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You can afford this — here's how! (4:43)
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Working on the road
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How to find the perfect remote job
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Why slow travel saves you money
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Home Sweet Road: what to do with your house while you travel!
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Set your family gap year budget (5:24)
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Activity: Create-Your-Own Budget Spreadsheet (3:10)
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BONUS: Tips for traveling on a small budget
Lesson Two: Purging and Packing
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Decluttering — the step most people miss! (1:15)
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Activity: Room-By-Room Essentials
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Throw out, donate, sell, or store (2:47)
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Where to donate or sell your things
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A note on storage units
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Declutter your life (1:19)
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What to bring on a family gap year
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Activity: Make your Family Gap Year Packing List
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One Bag Travel & Packing List
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Cubes, Bags, and Bins (7:19)
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Packing the Car (3:42)
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BONUS: Road Trip Car Hacks (6:51)
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BONUS: Best Family Travel Products
Lesson Three: Saving On Stays
Lesson Four: Life on the Road
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Activity: Before You Go Checklist
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Schooling options for your kids
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What to do about mail
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Parenting on the road (23:35)
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The kids' perspective (10:07)
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Daily routine tips
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Checking Out Checklist
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Creative ways to stay in touch with family and friends
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Marriage on the road (11:51)
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Health on the road
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Kid-friendly activities to look for in every location
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How to find hidden gems (5:51)
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What are Airbnb experiences? (6:05)
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Activity: See/Do/Eat
Lesson Five: Roadschooling
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How to get started roadschooling
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Comply with legal requirements
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Decide what to teach
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Meet the standards
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Online roadschool resources
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Roadschool supplies worth buying
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Establish a schedule
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Activity: Set up a school tracker (4:05)
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Fine-tune your approach
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Worldschooling
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Lifeschooling & teaching life skills
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BONUS: Teaching extracurriculars
Lesson Six: Overseas Travel
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Taking our family gap year overseas
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Why you should go to more expensive places on your family gap year
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How to find deals on flights {plus Google Flights screenshare} (20:50)
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6 ways traveling overseas is different from traveling domestically
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Your pre-departure checklist
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What to pack for overseas travel
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How to get around in other countries {plus Rome2Rio screenshare} (11:21)
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How to handle your money overseas
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How to communicate in foreign countries
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What to look for when booking a place overseas
Wrap Up: Take The Trip
