We settled in Bran for a month, but settle is a strong word. Halfway through our stay, Lucas jetted off to Italy for Speak Teens, a week-long language and culture immersion program for Italian teens. He went with his worldschooling friends, and they were all buzzing with excitement (and a little nervous energy) as we moms dropped them off at…
Author: Admin
Our First Week in Bran: Bears, Castles, and So Many Groceries
We landed in Bran, Romania after Budapest for more summer adventure — and what an unforgettable first week it was! We’re sharing a house just a short walk from the iconic Bran Castle with three other families, totaling 17 people under one very busy roof. Needless to say, we are a sight at the grocery store — imagine four carts,…
Imagine Dragons + Worldschooling Friends = An Epic Night in Budapest
Some nights are magic, and this one makes the list. After a few weeks of traveling just the four of us, we reunited with our worldschooling friends in Budapest — 15 of us altogether — to see Imagine Dragons live in concert! It was a night we’d been looking forward to for months. In fact, we booked the tickets back…
A Quick Stop in Duisburg (and a Lesson in Airbnb Internet Promises)
We recently spent a few days in Duisburg, Germany, as part of our family travel adventure. Lucas chose the Airbnb for this leg of the trip — he liked that it was located between Duisburg and Düsseldorf, which sounded convenient on paper. The listing promised “lightning-fast 95 mbps internet,” which, unfortunately, turned out to be more of a creative writing…
A Windy Weekend in Rotterdam with Cousin Vivian
We took a little family trip to visit Lucas and Henry’s cousin Vivian in Rotterdam. Though the weather didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet for us — it was cold, windy, and the kind of gray that makes you want to stay inside with a blanket — we had a lovely time catching up. Vivian and Suzan were wonderful…
A Sweet (and Sparkly) Day in Antwerp
We made a stop in Belgium on our way from Paris to Rotterdam. Even though it was short, it packed in a mix of fun, learning, and a little luxury. From indulging in the world of chocolate to dipping our toes (literally) into the hotel pool, it was a perfect quick trip. Lucas and Henry had Chocolate Nation circled on…
The French Open – Bucket List and Exploring Paris
Our time in Paris blended everything we love about worldschooling: real-world learning, local culture, history, and racquet sports. We spent eight full days soaking up the city. Paris made it to the top of our travel list this year because it’s been on Michael’s bucket list to see the French Open. Mission accomplished—and then some. We watched Carlos Alcaraz (incredible!)…
Budapest Adventures: Friends, Fun, and a Glorious Mustache
After the pop-up, several families (us included) spent a couple more weeks in Budapest. We enjoyed getting lost down cobblestone streets, sliding down endless slides, eating chimney cakes, and meeting a man with an unexpected mustache. The kids had their crew — They spent hours playing Dungeons & Dragons in epic campaigns and chasing each other through parks like…
Prom on the Danube: A Very Worldschool Kind of Night
We used to wonder if choosing a non-traditional lifestyle meant our kids might miss out on the classic milestones—school dances, team sports, senior pranks, that whole big coming-of-age storybook. And then Lucas went to prom in Budapest. On a river cruise. On the Danube. With a stretch Hummer limo. So… yeah. We’re not worried about that anymore. Picture this: over…
Worldschool Pop-up!
The reason we decided to come to Budapest was for the Worldschool Pop-Up Hub in Budapest—and what an unforgettable experience it was. With 100 teens and 40 families from all over the world, the city came alive in a whole new way. It wasn’t just about the sights or the landmarks (though Budapest never disappoints on that front); it was…