From Routine to Road: The Swamy Family's 3-Year Travel Journey | Frenchitivity EP006

30/03/2025 1h 1min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
From Routine to Road: The Swamy Family's 3-Year Travel Journey | Frenchitivity EP006

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In this episode, Kent and Michelle French are joined by Chinmai and Rashmi Swamy, a family who has been traveling for three years with their now five-year-old daughter, Jia. The Swamy family shares their transition from a conventional lifestyle to becoming digital nomads, outlining the challenges and rewards of this lifestyle. They discuss their decision to homeschool Jia, how they adapt to new environments, and the importance of finding a like-minded community on the road. The episode also delves into the practical aspects of slow travel, balancing work across different time zones, and the emotional resilience required for a life of constant change. Episode Highlights:01:12 Introducing the Swamy Family01:55 Reconnecting with Friends03:22 The Journey to Becoming a Traveling Family06:39 Embracing the Digital Nomad Lifestyle07:12 Balancing Family and Travel14:04 Packing Challenges and Solutions25:23 Support Systems and Overcoming Fears30:44 The Importance of Self-Validation31:32 Finding Community on the Road32:40 Discovering World Schooling34:12 Building Connections in Thailand34:46 Creating a Support Network in Bali43:38 Adapting to Change: Jia's Journey52:16 Balancing Work and Travel55:51 Inspiring Others Through Example59:02 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationFrenchitivity Instagram PageFrenchitivity YouTube ChannelFrenchitivity Website & BlogFrenchitivity Podcast