#calling – I am still looking for my personal calling in life
#experiencesnotstuff – we hope our kids will favor experiences over material possessions
#glasshalffull – we hope the trip will make us more resilient and optimistic
#monthly – every month I try to summarize what we’ve learnt
#peoplenotplaces – we want to spend to more time with each other and loved ones
#travelschool – our thoughts on homeschooling
#familysabbatical – on our life philosophy of alternating years of full-on work with a sabbatical
#zerosugar – we discovered the dramatic impact of sugar (and caffeine) on mood
#freerangekids – our kids definitely had more freedom during the trip than at home