Born Without Borders
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How to be a Nomad With 3 Kids (Growing Up Without Borders)
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How to be a Nomad With 3 Kids (Growing Up Without Borders)

Nolan speaks with Chantal Patton from  @GrowingUpWithoutBorders  Chantal reveals what it’s like trying to travel to every country in the world while homeschooling three kids. Nolan and Chantal also discuss school systems around the world, cultural variations, why Home Exchange kicks ass, and of course, why both their projects have the words “Without Borders.”

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00:00 Introduction

01:33 - Visiting every country with 3 kids

09:31 - Generalising vs learning about cultures 

20:28 - Homeschooling & School systems around the world

38:39 - Cultural variations within Canada, the USA, and New Zealand

41:22 - Airbnb & hotels vs Home Exchange 

47:04 - Growing Up Without Borders Courses & digital nomad tips 

53:49 - Why “Without Borders?” 

56:18 - Check your “Geographical privilege.”

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Born Without Borders
English for Global Citizens
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