The World Rounded Podcast
The Williams family left work, school and normal life behind to take a year-long trip around the world. Countless life-expanding experiences were gained from living in, and visiting, twenty-six countries across six continents. So let's talk about it! The why, the how, and the details of moving a family of five across the planet.
Join hosts, Claire and Matt Williams as they discuss their family gap year story, share travel tips, lessons learned and interview fellow travelers. Claire and Matt are passionate about encouraging family travel, eco tourism, and sharing ways to make meaningful connections while traveling.
They created The World Rounded Podcast to inspire and educate families to achieve their big travel goals- whether that's a week away or a gap year journey around the world. Welcome to The World Rounded Podcast. Let's go!
Episodes
16 episodes
015 France: Arriving In Paris (Part One)
A ferry, two busses, two trains, and an exhausted Uber instead of the metro, but the Williams family finally made it to Paris. On this episode Matt and Claire share the delightful surprise of their airbnb being a primary residence, adventures i...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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40:00
014 London, Greenwich + A Quick Catch Up
The World Rounded Podcast is back for season 2! Matt and Claire dive in to everything their family saw, ate, and explored in London...plus where they stayed. Including an unconventional accommodation adventure in Greenwich.From the moder...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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44:19
013 Scotland + Our Accommodation Philosophy That is Always a Winner
The Williams family's time in Scotland was full of history, beauty, excitement, fun - and it was the first time they gave their accommodation philosophy a go!It worked so well, they implemented it in most of the countries they visited after...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:38
012 Live Like A Local - and the App You Need to Know About
What's stopping you from planning and executing the travel adventure of your dreams? Perhaps it's the HOW?!"How will we know where to go, and how will we get around without spending buckets of money using a ride share service?"I...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:07
011 Ireland
Ireland...let's go! Where the Williams family stayed, what they did, experiences they had, and their top recommendations for you! Join Claire and Matt for a discussion about their time in Ireland as a family. It's a quick overview, with plenty ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:51
010 Departure Day! The Day We Left Normal Life Behind.
It's a very special World Rounded Wednesday. The anniversary of departure day!Join Claire and Matt for a conversation about the day they left for their trip around the world. They discuss a travel hiccup on day one, emotions now looking bac...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:43
009 Ten Travel Tips
"Ten Travel Tips" rolls off the tongue, but a more appropriate title for today's episode might be something along the lines of: "Thoughts and Perspectives on Travel" - but alas alliteration (and simplicity) for the win!Today's con...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:39
008 Prep. Pt. 6: Leaving Your Career - What's The Worst That Can Happen?
Do you dream of traveling the world, but can't get past the idea of leaving your career behind to do so? Maybe you're on board with the idea, but your partner isn't so sure? THIS episode is for you! Claire and Matt discuss the thought process o...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:01
007 Prep. Pt. 5: Packing Must Haves (Gear, Tech, Tags, Games, Documents, First Aid, and more!)
You've packed your clothing, now what? What else do you need to travel the world smoothly, and safely - all while keeping your budget and the earth in mind? Listen in as Claire and Matt share the details of everything they packed for their year...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:06:25
006 Prep. Pt. 4: Packing for a Year or a Week!
Travel light, travel far and travel together! On this episode Claire and Matt discuss the ins and outs of how they packed for a year abroad as a family of five. They share what they chose to pack in, how much they brought, and what kind of mind...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:46
005 Prep. Pt. 3: BEST travel credit and atm cards + tips for avoiding disaster
What's the best credit card for travel? How do you access your cash abroad with the least amount of transaction fees? Let's talk about what cards Claire and Matt used and loved while traveling the world, plus their tried and true tips for avoid...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:41
004 Travel Prep. Pt. 2: Are You Covered? Travel health insurance, Emergency Evacuation, and Pre Trip Travel Medicine
Do you think international travel insurance plans and travel medicine are overwhelming topics? Not to mention, dry as a bone to discuss? If so, this episode will prove otherwise! Join Claire and Matt as they simplify what you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:40
003 Prep. Pt. 1: What Did We Do With Our House, Stuff, Dog, Mail, and Beyond?
Claire and Matt discuss the macro preparation steps required to put their normal life on hold and travel the world for a year. They answer some commonly asked questions about what they had to do. Did you sell or rent your house?&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:54
002 Planning: Mapping Out Our Journey
Step one: a big dream is born. Step two: time to start planning! Episode 2 is all about the beginning stages of making a plan to travel around the world. Where to go....when to be there...what hemisphere at what time of year?!? Matt and Claire ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:43