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Do you think you could sell everything and travel the world? That’s what Jason Marshall did. Before this round-the-world trip, Marshall describes himself as a typical corporate guy in America: the job, the business trips, “the SUV and the golden retrievers.” He also had the 50-hour workweek and a son growing up fast. On his son’s birthday, he realized that if he wanted to travel together as a family, he wanted to do it now. And he did, but not without careful planning and organization.
How to Sell Everything and Travel The World
This is an another great interview for family travelers. If you’re still in the early stages, Jason describes the steps he took to plan and prepare. For the more experienced family travelers, he shares some incredible reasons to visit four remarkably diverse locations: the Indian Province of Kerala, Romania in the fall, Rwanda and Panama, where Jason is considering moving his family after their family round-the-world trip.
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The Marshalls had never traveled more than a week together before this, and now they’re considering staying on the road longer. He explains his reasons why, not just in emotional terms, but in financial ones, as well. Don’t miss it.
IN THIS EPISODE
- 04:14 How a son’s birthday became a catalyst to travel
- 06:50 Their school habits on the road
- 14:46 How they pay for the trip and manage money on the road
- 16:30 How their Travel Insurance helped out when tragedy struck
- 18:24 Their most important gear
- 24:34 Jason’s views on the investment in education, and their plans for moving to Panama
- 32:59 Their recommended resources
- 41:54 His advice for traveling with a 10-year-old
- 45:39 Detailed reasons for visiting Rwanda, India’s Kerala Province, and Romania in Autumn
WHO THEY ARE
- Names: Jason Marshall, his wife Michelle, and their son James (10 years old at the time of recording)
- Hold passports from: USA
- Type of travel: Round-the-world trip originally planed for 11 months, extending to 24 months.
- A few places they’ve been: Kenya, India, Thailand and many others
IN THEIR BAGS
- Macbook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
- Two iPhone 5s
- One older iPad
- One iPad mini
- One GoPro Hero 4
- Ex Officio Travel Underwear
- Under Armour Long Johns
- Pacsafe Backpacks
- Keen Sandals
- United Mileage Plus Explorer Card
- Charles Schwab Card
LINKS & RESOURCES
FIND THEM ON
RoundTheWorldKid.com (by James) | Facebook | Twitter: Father’s and son’s | Youtube | Michelle’s travel photography
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