Normalcy, Time-Crunch, Homeschooling Blues, and Dreaming: Thoughts at 6 Months
Halfway into our family gap year, we reflect on how we’ve grown, how we’ve failed, and what’s ahead.
What If There’s No Trash Can? A Reflection
Principle #6 in permaculture is “Produce no waste.” We saw this (imperfectly) lived out at an Argentine permaculture project.
Visiting the Octo-Man in Argentina’s Gaucho-land
We make a late-night grub run to a 200-year-old historic establishment.
In the Heart of Farming Country During Brazil’s Presidential Elections
Snapshots from our time on the ground observing the Bolsonaro-Lula faceoff.
More Sustainable Doesn’t Have to Equal Less Comfort
We are the first guests to stay in Eco Caminhos’ newly-built Eco Lodge, a gorgeous bioconstructed house in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro.
A Short List of Essential Worldschooling Supplies
We are traveling South America for a year with a backpack per person. Here are the basic tools we’re using to support our kids’ learning throughout this time.
Back to School Q&A with Our Worldschoolers
We’re in Brazil homeschooling while we travel around the South American continent for a year. Today on our blog, our kids reflect on their new school life.
3 Things Most Americans Use That Even Rich Brazilians Don’t
The amenities we lived without in Brazil show that conserving energy is more about systems than individual choices. Also one thing I wish we had in the States!
A Lost Wallet, an Asthma Attack, and a Forgotten Pillow
Matt loses his wallet, Finley has an asthma attack, and Liuan forgets her pillow, all on the first week of our family sabbatical.
10 Ways Trains Are Better Than Planes
We recently took a 48-hour Amtrak ride from Chicago to Los Angeles. If you have the time to spare, we definitely recommend it.
