42. 2 Moms, Twins and a Global Gap Year: Why This Primary School Teacher Took a Worldschooling Sabbatical with Laurie Bevan-Jackson from Reality of Adventure

Send us a text! Q's? Text now!🌎 Laurie Bevan-Jackson and her Leeds-based family of four are currently on a year-long sabbatical exploring Southeast Asia, Nepal and Japan. A decade of financial planning and a commitment to family attachment helped them take a sabbatical from their careers to prioritize worldschooling their twin daughters.👍 We cover the intentionality behind their adoption journey and how they transitioned from classroom to traveling. Laurie shares her perspective as a primary school teacher on the benefits of "Magic School Bus" style learning. She gives an honest look at the realities of traveling as an LGBTQ+ family (and where they had challenges).✨ 5 Questions Answered:What is adoption like in the UK? Laurie details their plan that led to adopting their twins at eight months old.How can a teacher's perspective reframe school on the road? Laurie explains why swimming with whale sharks or visiting ancient cities offers cognitive benefits and critical skills that can't be replicated in a classroom. What does a gap year budget actually look like? The family breaks down their £180 daily budget (approx. $246 USD) and how they funded the trip through a £50,000 savings goal and the rental income from two properties.What are the safety and comfort considerations for LGBTQ+ families abroad? Laurie contrasts their experiences from the private nature of Japan to intrusive questions in Sri Lanka and effortless acceptance in Nepal.What is the must-have gear? A pegless washing line for drying clothes! CONNECT WITH LAURIE: Reality of Adventure blog and Instagram (@reality_of_adventure)Join us in Osaka, Japan Oct 11-17! Onsen baths, sacred deer, jungle gyms, castles and more! Sign up today or join the Facebook group.  Preply connects you with language tutors from around the world at all times + prices! Start speaking TODAY! Book a trial lesson! Sign up for the Wander Weekly Newsletter now!Support the showCONNECT WITH SUZY: We live in Spain, CO and soon Japan. 🌞 I help families financially plan for slow + long term travel! Need help with a spending plan? Saving for a gap year? Renting your home out? Book a FREE 30 MIN DISCOVERY CALL!🚀 For general info purposes and not as investment, legal, or tax advice.❤️ Follow + review!  📧 [email protected] 📲 All the links!