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Traveling Village
Campervan

Village 2 is a new way to experience community. We’re creating a Traveling Village, where families move together in campervans, surrounded by nature. We are imagining a communal tent, being outside and using the world as a classroom

The journey starts in Europe, September 2025, with 15 families for 45 days.
We're now looking for other families to join us.

Our Story, Your Invitation

In 2022, we put our idea of creating a Traveling Village out in the World. What started as four “founding families” from different corners of the world soon became a reality. By early 2024, we were 19 families (70 people) traveling together across Asia for four incredible months.

Now, two of those founding families—American and Danish, both experienced in group travel and long-term family adventures—are continuing the experiment. After learning from Village 1 and completing two campervan research trips, we're ready to take the Traveling Village on the road.

This version will be different. With the community right outside your door, it will be intense, challenging, wild, and deeply rewarding. We’re staying true to our original philosophy: this is more than just a trip—it's a living experiment in community and intentional living.

Traveling Village welcomes all families, as well as individuals or couples without kids, who are interested in exploring alternative ways of living. Many of us are drawn to ideas like alternative education, such as home- or unschooling, and see the world as our classroom. Village 2 offers a space for anyone eager to experiment with new lifestyles, learn together, and build meaningful connections.

We’re ready to welcome new families into this journey. Together, we’ll shape the next chapter of the Traveling Village. We can’t wait to create this with you.

Warmly
Ani, Irene & Andy (🇺🇸)
Nikolaj, Iris, Kai & Michelle (🇩🇰)

Route/map

The rough route of the campervan trip is Austria, Italy (north), Slovenia, Croatia.

45 days

45 days

Starting September 1st, 2025

4 countries

4 countries

Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia

15 families

15 families

We’re expecting to be 55-60 people

9 campsites

9 campsites

We plan to stay 5 days at each campsite

Understanding the Costs
of Traveling Village

We want everyone to have a clear understanding of how the costs work, ensuring that everything is fair and open for all participants. Our approach keeps money from becoming a barrier to building a supportive community, while giving families the freedom to manage their own budgets.

Here’s the basic breakdown:

  • Individual Responsibility: Each family covers their own personal costs—things like renting a campervan, fuel, food, and anything else they need. This keeps things flexible for each family to decide how they want to travel.

  • Sign-up Fee: There is a one-time fee that goes directly toward running Traveling Village. It covers costs, helps with deposits and pays the founding families.

  • Communal Fund: We all contribute to a shared fund that supports communal activities and resources, enhancing the group experience.

By structuring it this way, we ensure a fair, transparent system that balances personal responsibility with community-driven contributions. Click on the below boxes to learn more.

Sign up fee

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Communal funds

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Communal funds

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Budget planner

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Meet the founding families

The two founding families were also part of the founding family group in village one and we decided to continue to work on TV. Both families have extensive group travel planning experience. Get to know them here.

Nikolaj and Michelle

Michelle and Nikolaj traveled full-time before having kids, where the first thoughts on creating a traveling village started to form...

Andy and Irene

Andy, Ani, and Irene have been slow-traveling around the world since 2019, visiting a total of 28 countries. We find our favorite places…

The structure

Workgroups

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Workgroups

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Village Meetings

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Village Meetings

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Kids involvement

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Kids involvement

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Handbook

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Handbook

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Digital townsquare

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

Digital townsquare

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

The ONE doc

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

The ONE doc

Workgroups

Workgroups are a core part of how we run Traveling Village. From TV1, TV2 and TV3, we have seen how well this works in practice, and we are now building further on it for TV4 and TV5.

Workgroups are one of the main ways to get involved, take real responsibility and help shape the village. It is where things actually happen.

Each workgroup consists of 3 to 6 people. This makes it possible to involve a broad mix of families and make sure different needs and perspectives are represented in the work that gets done.

We highly recommend that each adult is part of a workgroup.

Each workgroup has a lead. The role of the lead is to be the proactive person who gets things started, collects information, and acts as the main point of contact for the rest of the village.

The community budget is split between workgroups, so most groups have their own budget and are responsible for decisions within their area.

We start with a set of workgroups we know work well, including infrastructure, lodging, communal meals, finance, events, activities, and emergency and conflict. From there, the village can create more workgroups based on what is needed.

One of the big benefits is that workgroups reduce friction. If something does not feel right, the best option is often to join the workgroup and help shape it. That tends to lead to better outcomes than discussing things from the outside.

We try to structure workgroups around what people are naturally interested in and good at. This creates more ownership and energy, but it is still a balance we are learning and improving each time.

Workgroups are also one of the easiest ways to connect with others in the village. By taking part, you become part of creating the experience, not just joining it.

Over time, we have seen how much this approach can unlock. Workgroups are a big part of what makes the village actually work.

The Campsites

We’ve done two research trips around Europe and on the trip we will visit a mix of pre-visited and new campsites. We’re focusing on diverse locations—mountains, countryside, and near water—while balancing facilities and cost.

We want to work with local companies who are excited to host Traveling Village. Whenever possible, we aim to have our community gathered in a special area of the campsites. Village members are welcome to help with this ongoing work as we find the best spots together.

“For the two entrepreneurs, the foundation they have laid down embodies a response to a profound societal longing for interconnectedness. Rødgaard-Jessen reflects: "It has been beautiful to be close to people this way – watching our kids grow, being together and sharing everyday life."

“For the two entrepreneurs, the foundation they have laid down embodies a response to a profound societal longing for interconnectedness. Rødgaard-Jessen reflects: "It has been beautiful to be close to people this way – watching our kids grow, being together and sharing everyday life."

“For the two entrepreneurs, the foundation they have laid down embodies a response to a profound societal longing for interconnectedness. Rødgaard-Jessen reflects: "It has been beautiful to be close to people this way – watching our kids grow, being together and sharing everyday life."

Read about TV in BBC

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What is required for child education during the trip?
Can our family only come for part of the trip?
What are the travel transition days? Can I travel with other families? Can I stay at the previous location?
For the travel transition days, can I leave a location early (or arrive late) to make the transition days even longer?
Why 20 families? Why does this make a village?
What happens if there are more than 20 qualified families?
Does the family size make a difference? Can couples participate? Solo travelers?
How is the workload shared across families?
What are workgroups?
What are playgroups? How are they different from workgroups?
What is the role of the founding families during the trip? Do they have extra responsibilities?
What kind of background do the Founding Families have in organizing?
What are the ages of the children going on the trip?

Lodging

Community, Communication

Expenses/Community Funds/Sign-up fee

The Nest

What is the trip overview?
What is the timeline for the project?
Do TV1 and TV2 families get first priority to sign up?
What is the onboarding process? How does it work?
During the onboarding what is the communication frequency?
How long does the entire sign-up process take?
How long does just the onboarding take? Is there a maximum amount of time for the onboarding process?
What happens after onboarding is complete and the payments have been made?
Why is the Initial Application Form so long?
How do the organizers decide which families get to participate
What are some personal obstacles that families need to overcome before deciding on the trip?
What do I do if one family member doesn’t want to go?
What happens if all 20 families are selected? Is there a waitlist?
If I went on TV1 (Asia, 2024), what would I need to do to sign up? What about if I’m on TV2?
What are the steps to sign up?
How is lodging decided?
Should I live with other families? Or, should our family have our own place?
How important is it to have lodging close to each other?
What is the Nest? Why do this?
How much do I need to communicate before the trip? During the trip? What communication tools are used?
Will the Nest be at the same location every day?
What is the cost of the Nest? Will other community activities be removed to accommodate this?
What is a sample place of where the Nest could be in Hoi An?
Can family or friends join us during the trip? How does having guests affect the community?
How hard is it to live in a community?
Are there community meals?
How do the communal funds work?
When do I need to pay the sign-up and the rest of the community money?
How do I get my alone time during the trip? What if my child needs a lot of recharge time?
Does Traveling Village work for more introverted people?
What do I do if I don’t get along with another family?
What is the purpose of the sign-up fee? How much is the sign-up fee? Is it refundable?
If our family needs to back out of the trip can they get a refund for the community funds?
What happens if there is extra community money?
Why is this traveling village using US Dollars as their base currency?
Who are the Scouts? What is their role? What other roles can the Scouts play?
Who is in charge of the Nest? How is the work distributed?
Can I drop my kids off at the hub?

FAQ

Why 20 families?
Isn’t traveling with so many people overwhelming?
How does lodging work?
Are you only accepting families?
How do you select families?
What kind of values do people have in the village?
Will there be enough kids the same age as my kids?
How does this look on a day-to-day basis?
Is it required to be in a workgroup?
Why 4-months?
Are people working on the trip?
How does education and childcare look in TV?

Sharing what we learn

On Instagram we share open and honestly about the ups and downs of community travel. We use Instagram to build TV in public with the goal of others learning from our experiences, so they can create their own communities.

On Instagram we share open and honestly about the ups and downs of community travel. We use Instagram to build TV in public with the goal of others learning from our experiences, so they can create their own communities.

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Traveling Village on the frontpage of BBC! We first spoke to @ror0roror0ro a few days before TV started and have had follow ups with her multiple times the last 4 months.

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119 days ago we wrote a post with the title “The Traveling Village has officially started”. WOW, those 119 days FLEW by in no time.

Today is the end. The last days people have said goodbye, cried and shared what this means to them. We have had our last communal meal and our last village experiences!

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The last few days small groups of TV kids have joined the amazing @ulukyoto who we really want to give a shoutout!

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Made with ❤️, hot ️☕️ and crazy kids in the background by Nikolaj Astrup.
Also check out Revillage and Nomadschoolers.

Made with ❤️, hot ️☕️ and crazy kids in the background by Nikolaj Astrup.
Also check out Revillage and Nomadschoolers.

Made with ❤️, hot ️☕️ and crazy kids in the background by Nikolaj Astrup.
Also check out Revillage and Nomadschoolers.