at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia, 2019
A vivid life is our goal! We are a family of four taking a year to travel the world. We will eat, see, and experience as much as we can while we “worldschool” as a family. It’s already an amazing adventure!
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Recent Posts
- Hoi An, Vietnam, Part 2
by Kate, Drew, and Gwyn Barba Our three week stay in Hoi An was meant to be a time of rest and recharge before the whirlwind last few months of our trip around the world. We finished our school work, watched movies, and enjoyed some yummy food while getting to know Hoi An again after… Read more: Hoi An, Vietnam, Part 2 - Hoi An, Vietnam, Part 1
Despite the crowds of Hoi An and the relentless heat, we will always feel at home in Vietnam due to the wonderful people. - Kansai Region, Japan
Please enjoy this photo-heavy account of our last week in Japan. - Happy Father’s Day!!!!
“The biggest lesson for my kids is that they know they are the most important things I have. No matter what is going on in my life, your kids are forever.” – Lin Manual Miranda As this trip winds down, there are so many memories and moments to reflect on. We have seen, experienced, learned,… Read more: Happy Father’s Day!!!! - Hiroshima, Japan
Peace, prosperity. and hope don’t just happen. They require effort and action. - Nikko, Japan
Nikko is a beautiful destination, with both natural and cultural reasons to visit. We are so glad we did!
The VIVID DREAM
From July 2022 through July 2023 our family will be traveling the world! Pete will be on “sabbatical” from his job as a doctor and medical leader. Kate, Gwyn, and Drew will continue their homeschool journey, but this time with Dad as a professor and the world as our 6th grade classroom.
We will travel by plane, car, bus, boat, and foot. The whole “sailing around the world” story is a myth based on a short-lived version of The Dream that started on a Napa wine tasting tour…and ended with modern pirate stories and ocean crossings. Nope and nope.
What will we DO? Explore Vivid Earth! We know from our previous travels that we are all lovers of nature, food, and the arts. Our family is passionate about beautiful places and wildlife, so our photography and outdoor adventures will be a big focus. Drew’s goal is to document sunsets, and we all look forward to up-close looks at wildlife like penguins, elephants, and reindeer! We also plan to explore each region through its food, such as discovering the many global variations of pocket food (dumplings, empanadas, pita sandwich, tacos, etc). Gwyn’s personal mission to find the best hot chocolate out there! Finally, we believe that arts are a window into new cultures, and it’s something we really enjoy. We will seek out street performers, world-class museums, and as much theater and dance as we can. We will also explore middle school math…..because we have to. (Because its awesome! -Pete)
About Us
We’re a “normal” family… that dreams big!
What kind of people leave their lives to travel for a year?!?
Brave? Crazy? You decide!
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