112: Slow Travel is Frugal Travel with Suzy May Wander

What if traveling more could actually help teachers spend less?In this episode of the Teacher Money Show, I sit down with Suzy from Suzy May Wander to explore slow travel—a powerful, budget-friendly way for teachers to travel longer, deeper, and more affordably.Suzy is a nurse and public health educator who works in school-based health centers and has spent years leveraging the school calendar to travel internationally with her family. Together, Shaun and Suzy break down how teachers can use longer stays, creative housing options, and local living to dramatically reduce travel costs while increasing the quality of the experience.In this episode, you’ll learn:What slow travel really means—and why it’s often cheaper than traditional vacationsHow teachers can use summer breaks and school schedules to travel for weeks or months at a timeAffordable alternatives to hotels, including home exchanges, house sitting, and work-stay programsHow slow travel reduces transportation and food costs by living like a localWhy accepting that you “can’t see everything” leads to better (and cheaper) travelHow world schooling and travel-based learning can enrich kids’ education without breaking the bankSuzy also shares how slow travel makes space for deeper cultural immersion, language learning, community connection, and less burnout—especially for educators who need true rest during their breaks.Whether you’re a teacher dreaming of international travel, a parent curious about world schooling, or someone looking to cut vacation costs without cutting joy, this episode will completely reframe how you think about travel.🎒✈️ Travel slower. Spend less. Experience more.🔔 Subscribe to the Teacher Money Show for practical money strategies made specifically for teachers💬 Comment below: Would slow travel work with your school schedule?#TeacherMoneyShow #SlowTravel #TeacherTravel #FrugalTravel #WorldSchooling #FinancialFreedomForTeachers #TravelOnABudget #EducatorLife