Traveling Village Podcast

Traveling Village
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Traveling Village is 20 families traveling together for 4 months in an experiment in community, lifestyle, and using the world as a classroom. In Season 2, the podcast follows a Traveling Village week by week through short, conversational episodes. Different families join the conversations, sharing honest reflections on community life, parenting, friendships, challenges, and what it really feels like to live as a village on the move. The host is Asha Mevlana who was a part of TV1. She couldn't join this time, but every week she will be calling in to follow along in the village.

  1. FEB 12

    Nico & Michaela on making village life work for your family (week 4 of TV) | S2 EP5

    Nico and Michaela have now done two Traveling Villages, and in this episode they share their experience and what it actually takes to make village life work for a family that isn't naturally a "big group" family. The podcast continues, following 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village. This season, Asha, who joined Traveling Village 1, calls in every week to talk with different people on the trip and follow along from afar. Each episode is around 20 minutes and is meant to give an honest, grounded sense of what village life feels like as it unfolds. In this fifth episode, Asha talks with Nico and Michaela, a German couple from Bavaria traveling with their six-year-old daughter. They joined Traveling Village 2 and are now back for TV3, co-living with other families across all three destinations. They talk about: How their daughter went from struggling to find her place in TV2 to thriving in TV3 The honeymoon phase wearing off and what it looks like when village life gets real Social overstimulation, the Nest, and learning to say no to things that don't work for your family What it feels like to invest in new relationships when you don't yet know where they'll lead Feeling unseen or excluded and the personal responsibility it takes to voice your own needs Why being around people who have chosen a different path is quietly changing how they see their own life In the next episode, Asha will talk with another family from the village to hear how their experience of Traveling Village 3 is unfolding as the journey continues. If you want email updates about future Traveling Villages, you can sign up at https://travelingvillage.com We also share the ups and downs of village life on Instagram, and we would love for you to follow along there: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_village/

    28 min

  2. FEB 5

    Paul Millerd on life as a pathless family (week 3 of TV) | S2 EP4

    The podcast continues, following 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village. This season, Asha, who joined Traveling Village 1, calls in every week to talk with different people on the trip and follow along from afar. Each episode is around 20 minutes and is meant to give an honest, grounded sense of what village life feels like as it unfolds. In this fourth episode, Asha talks with Paul Millerd, who is part of Traveling Village 3 together with his partner Angie and their almost three-year-old daughter. Paul is the author of The Pathless Path and has spent many years exploring alternative ways of living, working, and raising a family. They talk about: – Leaving the default life path and building a life with more time, space, and freedom – Fear, uncertainty, and learning to live without a fixed plan – Why taking an alternative path is rarely one big leap, but many small steps – Education vs schooling and how they are thinking about learning for their daughter – Experimenting instead of committing to one "right" way of doing things – Early weeks in the village and how daily life is taking shape – Children forming close bonds across ages, cultures, and languages – The role of older kids in the village and shared care emerging naturally – Gratitude, contribution, and the shift from transactional living to community life – The Nest and how shared spaces change social rhythms – Overstimulation, balance, and finding a pace that works as a family – Preparing for Taiwan and navigating language and cultural differences together – How Traveling Village is expanding their imagination for what comes next In the next episode, Asha will talk with another family from the village to hear how their experience of Traveling Village 3 is unfolding as the journey continues. If you want email updates about future Traveling Villages, you can sign up at https://travelingvillage.com We also share the ups and downs of village life on Instagram, and we would love for you to follow along there: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_village/

    30 min

  3. JAN 28

    Two weeks into Traveling Village 3 | S2 EP3

    The podcast continues, following 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village. This season, Asha, who joined Traveling Village 1, calls in every week to talk with different people on the trip and follow along from afar. Each episode is around 20 minutes and is meant to give an honest, grounded sense of what village life feels like as it unfolds. In this third episode, Asha talks with Ivana, who joined Traveling Village 1 and is now back for Traveling Village 3. Ivana and her family travel full time, worldschooling their three children, and they are now two weeks into life in the village in Hoi An. They talk about: – What led their family to full-time travel and worldschooling – Pulling away from traditional school and embracing self-directed learning – How work, income, and logistics function while traveling long term – Early experiences with other worldschooling communities – What makes Traveling Village different from other setups – Commitment, engagement, and co-creating community together – How children form friendships across ages, cultures, and languages – Social life, resilience, and adapting to constant change – What a typical day looks like in the village – The Nest and how shared spaces shape daily rhythms – Why walkability has changed everyday life in TV3 – Returning friendships and starting again after time apart – Advice for families curious about worldschooling but unsure where to start In the next episode, Asha will talk with another family from the village to hear their perspective on Traveling Village 3 and how this phase of the journey is landing for them. If you want email updates about future Traveling Villages, you can sign up at https://travelingvillage.com We also share the ups and downs of village life on Instagram, and we would love for you to follow along there: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_village/

    18 min

  4. JAN 22

    The first days of Traveling Village 3 | S2 EP2

    The podcast continues, following 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village. This season, Asha, who joined Traveling Village 1, calls in every week to talk with different people on the trip and follow along from afar. Each episode is around 20 minutes and is meant to give an honest sense of what village life feels like in real time, especially in those intense first days. In this second episode, Asha talks with Michelle, one of the founding members of Traveling Village. Michelle and her husband, Nikolaj, helped shape the entire concept, and they are now six days into Traveling Village 3 in Vietnam. They talk about: The first days of arrivals and informal meetups The welcome party and finally meeting after a year of preparation Mixing returning families and brand new ones How work groups helped relationships form before the trip even started Starting again in Hoi An and why it creates a softer landing The Nest, our new shared community space, and how it's working so far Kids, activities, energy levels, and early-trip FOMO Learning to slow down and trust the time we have together In the next episode, Asha will talk with another family from the village to hear their perspective, whether they are brand new to Traveling Village or returning from a previous one, and how the experience is landing for them. If you want email updates about future Traveling Villages, you can sign up at https://travelingvillage.com. We also share the ups and downs of village life on Instagram, and we would love for you to follow along there: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_village/

    19 min

  5. JAN 13

    Traveling Village 3 is about to begin | S2 EP1

    The podcast is back, following 20 families as we travel together through Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea as a village. This season, Asha, who joined Traveling Village 1, will call in every week and talk with different families about what village life actually feels like. Each episode is around 20 minutes and is meant to make it easy to follow along and get an honest sense of the experience, both the beautiful and the challenging parts. In this first episode, Asha talks with Nikolaj Astrup just a few days before Traveling Village 3 starts. They discuss: – What Traveling Village 3 is all about   – How Traveling Village 2 went   – What we deliberately changed for TV3   – Why walkability matters so much   – Community spaces and how they shape daily life   – Dreams of creating a permanent community through Revillage In the next episode, we will be 4–5 days into the village, and a new guest will share how those first days felt, including the welcome party and the opening of our first community space. If you want email updates about future Traveling Villages, you can sign up at https://travelingvillage.com. We also share the ups and downs of village life on Instagram, and we would love for you to follow along there: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_village/

    20 min

  6. 05/19/2024

    Traveling Village is Ending | TVP ep 8

    The Traveling Village is ending! In this episode we reflect on everything just a few days before saying goodbye. This episode comes with tears, deep reflections and a lot of discussions about the ups and downs of village life.  Among other things we discuss: Challenges of traveling with such a diverse group Reflections on the project's end and what comes next The balance of structure and freedom in community living The strengths of a diverse community Favorite memories and key takeaways

    55 min

  7. 05/13/2024

    Navigating Cultural Differences in Traveling Village's Transition to Japan | TVP ep 7

    In this episode, we explore the complexities of navigating different parenting styles within the Traveling Village, addressing a question many of you have asked us: How do we handle differences in child-rearing beliefs and practices? Among other things, we cover: Highs and lows of TV in Japan so far Cultural challenges and assimilation in Japan Challenges of village life in a big city Reflections on the end of the trip and personal energy levels Navigating diverse parenting styles in a traveling community

    46 min

  8. 05/03/2024

    Traveling Village Kids Share Their Adventures and Learning Experiences | TVP ep 6

    In this episode, we walk through the excitement, cultural insights, and heartwarming encounters of our guests, two kids from the traveling village, unforgettable journey.  What was different? What was it like meeting all these kids and adults for the first time? Let's find out! Among other things, we cover: Challenges of traveling with a bunch of kids Concerns about returning to school after the traveling village is done The aspects of learning through a Traveling Village -------------- ABOUT US: We are creating a traveling village! 20 families traveling together for four months as an intentional community, exploring a new way of living. Every week we have two communal meals and we have a bunch of workgroups who make everything happen. Every family with their own freedom to do what they want, but a big community to tap into, which makes it easier to change location because all the friends will come along! --------------  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:50 – What has been a success for Noah and Sam 02:52 – How was the experience of being in Vietnam and meeting new people there? 05:03 – What is the biggest challenge with traveling with a lot of kids? 10:16 – How does schooling work? 12:41 – The concerns of going back to school after travel village is over 14:20 – What skills have the kids picked up while living in a travel village? 17:46 – Appreciation of working with kids 18:43 – Adding on more experiences and what the kids worked on 20:29 - Outro --------------  TERMS WE USE Workgroups: TV has +10 workgroups that help make everything happen. There is a finance WG, Infrastructure WG, Events WG, Emergency & Conflict WG, and WG's planning communal meals.  Playgroups: Informal groups planning stuff together (for example football) Slack: Slack is a group chat system, that is our "digital town square" --------------  LEARN MORE For updates on Traveling Village (including future villages), you can follow us on Instagram (https://instragram.com/traveling_village  ) and sign up for our monthly newsletter (https://travelingvillage.com/)

    21 min
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Traveling Village is 20 families traveling together for 4 months in an experiment in community, lifestyle, and using the world as a classroom. In Season 2, the podcast follows a Traveling Village week by week through short, conversational episodes. Different families join the conversations, sharing honest reflections on community life, parenting, friendships, challenges, and what it really feels like to live as a village on the move. The host is Asha Mevlana who was a part of TV1. She couldn't join this time, but every week she will be calling in to follow along in the village.

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