42. 2 Moms, Twins and a Global Gap Year: Why This Primary School Teacher Took a Worldschooling Sa...

🌎 Laurie Bevan-Jackson and her Leeds-based family of four are currently on a year-long sabbatical exploring Southeast Asia, Nepal and Japan. A decade of financial planning and a commitment to family attachment helped them take a sabbatical from their careers to prioritize worldschooling their twin daughters. 👍 We cover the intentionality behind their adoption journey and how they transitioned from classroom to traveling. Laurie shares her perspective as a primary school teacher on the benefits of "Magic School Bus" style learning. She gives an honest look at the realities of traveling as an LGBTQ+ family (and where they had challenges). ✨ 5 Questions Answered: • What is adoption like in the UK? Laurie details their plan that led to adopting their twins at eight months old. • How can a teacher's perspective reframe school on the road? Laurie explains why swimming with whale sharks or visiting ancient cities offers cognitive benefits and critical skills that can't be replicated in a classroom.  • What does a gap year budget actually look like? The family breaks down their £180 daily budget (approx. $246 USD) and how they funded the trip through a £50,000 savings goal and the rental income from two properties. • What are the safety and comfort considerations for LGBTQ+ families abroad? Laurie contrasts their experiences from the private nature of Japan to intrusive questions in Sri Lanka and effortless acceptance in Nepal. • What is the must-have gear? A pegless washing line for drying clothes!  CONNECT WITH LAURIE: Reality of Adventure blog (https://realityofadventure.travel.blog/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reality_of_adventure/) (@reality_of_adventure) Pop Up in Naples, Italy April 27-May 3! Join FB group (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C2czf2RMj/)  or register here (https://www.worldschoolpopuphub.com/events/naples-italy-april-2026) ! Preply connects you directly with tutors from around the world at all times + prices! Start speaking TODAY! Book a trial lesson (https://preply.com/en/?pref=MTAyMDY4NzQ=&id=1771609985.384319&ep=w1) ! Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/suzymay) CONNECT WITH SUZY: We live in Spain, CO and soon Japan. 🌞 I help families financially plan for slow + long term travel! Need help making a budget? Saving for a gap year? How to rent your home out?