Welcome to our corner of the world
—where adventure, family, and a passion for new experiences collide!
We’re Matt, Nora, Sara, and David—a tight-knit family with a story that started when we got married at 19 and 20 years old. Our journey has been anything but conventional, and we’re thrilled to share it with you
A Leap of Faith
In 2013, we took a leap of faith and started a mushroom farm, craving more family time and freedom. I transitioned to remote work, allowing us to manage the farm while Nora continued her overnight shifts as a CNA. Around that time, I stumbled upon “The 4-Hour Workweek,” which sparked a dream of geographical and currency arbitrage. It took me eight years to convince Nora to get passports for the whole family, but when we finally did, our lives changed forever.
The Beginning of Our Journey
It all began when we had Sara at a young age. Parenthood transformed our lives, prompting me (Matt) to pivot from business administration to teaching. I went from being an assistant manager at McDonald’s to juggling part-time work and school, while Nora, my rock, worked tirelessly as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over a decade.
A New Chapter
We also ventured into the food truck business while still running the farm—a fun, yet exhausting, chapter that ultimately taught us the value of balance. After moving on from both ventures, I pursued an MBA, using grad loans to kickstart an Amazon FBA business that would later allow us the freedom to travel the country. We eventually settled in Florida, where I taught 6th-grade math and science, but the bureaucratic grind of public school life wasn’t for us.
The Big Decision
In January 2020, with our Amazon business thriving and a reliable income from VIPKid, we decided to sell nearly everything and embrace a life of full-time travel. Of course, the world had other plans, and COVID-19 threw a wrench into our journey. We found ourselves unexpectedly stranded in Thailand for a few months, but the challenges only strengthened our resolve.
Where We Are Now
Today, we run a fully remote business, with an incredible team of teachers who help us keep things running smoothly. Our lives are filled with exploration, delicious food, great books, captivating movies, intense BJJ sessions, and endless games and hikes. Through this blog, we’ll dive deeper into our adventures, sharing the lessons we’ve learned and the stories that have shaped us.