After the Krabi Forever Wild hub ended, we flew to Bangkok to meet Michael’s sister and her family. They made the long journey to meet us for a few weeks in Southeast Asia. It has been almost a year since we saw them. The first order of business was pickleball. Melissa is as excited about pickleball as Michael and Lucas.…
Lucas is 14 years old. We started our wild worldschooling journey when he was eight years old. Oh my, how time flies. This post reflects on his last five years and all he saw and accomplished. Lucas is kind, smart, and hard-working. He makes us smile and laugh every day. Lucas was a rockstar before we started traveling. He won…
The highlight of our third week in Krabi was snorkeling with sharks. Brendon Sing from Shark Guardian came to Forever Wild to give a presentation about sharks. We met Brendon and his family last October in Krabi when we were in a worldschooling program at Spirit Mountain. The mission of Shark Guardian is to “advance the conservation of sharks and the natural environment through…
Our experience in Krabi is much like our experience in Panglao, Philippines – there are days when it is amazing and days when it is not. We had surprises when we arrived at our accommodation in Krabi. We found out that the person who organized housing for the group was not upfront about many things. The two areas where the families are staying are not close…
Community is a big focus of our travels. Traveling the world is exciting, but doing it with friends is even better. We reunited with one of our favorite traveling families, the Sigstons. We are participating in a hub called Forever Wild in Krabi, Thailand. Forever Wild is a program started by two educators who want to travel the world with their children. …
Michael and Lucas headed to Ho Chi Minh to compete in the Asia Open Pickleball Championships. They played singles and doubles. There was no kids division, so Lucas played in the 19+ intermediate division in singles and the open and advanced doubles divisions. The tournament hosted over 600 players, prize money, and 16 countries represented. When Michael and Lucas arrived in Ho Chi Minh,…
We only had a short time in Seoul, but we kept busy exploring bustling markets and historical sites and immersing ourselves in the local culture (including pickleball). Our first view of Seoul when we exited the subway was the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a UFO-looking architectural marvel that houses a variety of exhibitions, shops, and cafes. The futuristic design of the plaza…
Look out, London! Harry Potter has invaded Tokyo. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo: The Making of Harry Potter opened in Tokyo in June of 2023. We are all fans of Harry Potter, so we couldn’t miss the opportunity to see how the movies were made. We purchased the audio tour, and it was worth it. It has audio and…
Universal Studios and Tokyo Disney Sea were always on our Japan itinerary because we enjoy theme parks. Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is an unforgettable adventure filled with Harry Potter magic, Nintendo nostalgia, and plenty of thrills! We went on a Monday after the Japanese school holiday, so the park was practically empty. The lines stayed short all day; no…
Tokyo is a bustling metropolis that makes New York City look like a small town. It seamlessly blends traditional culture with ultra-modern technology. Henry is all about the vending machines. It is the capital of Japan, covering an area of approximately 2,194 square kilometers, and it is home to over 37,000,000 people. Despite its size, Tokyo is surprisingly clean. We…