15 families traveling together in campervans for 2 months
The story behind TV4
Before having kids we were traveling as very typical digital nomads. We wanted to have a lifestyle with a lot of traveling with kids, but we also quickly realized that it does take a village to raise kids.
After having kids we have grown increasingly interested in the way we structure life, where all families live in small silos without being part of a community living nearby. When we did our first 6-month trip with 2 kids, we realized that traveling and living abroad with kids is amazing, but it also required a lot from us. Especially the social element and stability are things that we missed.
This is an idea that started forming in 2017 when we were expecting our first child. In 2024 the first Traveling Village happened after one year of working on the logistics. We now hope we can use this concept and idea, to keep experimenting with lifestyle, challenging ourselves, and learning more about living differently with kids.
We have two kids, who are both home full-time (no school or daycare), and a big part of this project is to experiment with a different way of bringing up kids and to let them learn through exploring and to give them a lot of free play. With TV we hope to create an environment with a lot of space for self-directed learning, where learning about different cultures is built and where we both kids and adults get comfortable with being in a community.
On this website, you can find more information about the idea and all our learnings from the first Traveling Village. You are always welcome to contact us with any questions!
Best wishes,
Iris, Kai, Michelle and Nikolaj (3,6,35,38).
Over 2 months in April and May 2027, we'll explore South Portugal and Spain — a small village of 15 families on the move, with built-in breaks and slow time between each location.
April and May 2027
South Portugal and Spain
A small village on the move
Built-in breaks and slow time
At Traveling Village, every family books the lodging that best suits their needs and budget. This flexibility ensures each family can find a space that feels just right for them.
From our experience with TV1, we’ve learned how crucial walkability and proximity to the community are for fostering connections. That’s why, for this trip, we’re putting extra effort into researching options with local partners to help families make informed decisions.
Each village includes a designated community zone—our heart of connection and activity. We encourage families to stay within or close to this area to maximize the experience, but the choice is entirely up to each family.
In TV1, we saw firsthand how collaboration within the community made a difference. Families worked together to find solutions, negotiate deals, and even set up coliving arrangements. This spirit of teamwork and mutual support will undoubtedly thrive in our third village as well.
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Enough diversity for variety and smaller groups: Whether you’re up for a weekly basketball game or a crafting session, you’ll always find others who are interested.
Space for individuality: Each family can take time for themselves whenever needed. The community is big enough to keep things running smoothly even when some take a break.
Kids of all ages: With plenty of children across different age groups, everyone has a playmate or peer.
Built-in connections: There’s a great chance everyone finds someone they really click with.
Manageable size: It’s not so big that it feels overwhelming—within a few days, you’ll know everyone’s name!
Flexibility for all lifestyles: A village allows every family to live in a way that suits them best, whether that’s active participation or a quieter approach.
A community of skills and fun: With so many interesting people, the possibilities for community-led activities are endless.
Low pressure, high engagement: With 20 families, the community thrives with opt-in participation and minimal requirements, making it easy to get involved without feeling obligated. There are always something happening, but also always someone opting out.
What is Traveling Village really like?
Our goal is full transparency—we want to share the real experience and everything we’ve learned along the way. Traveling Village is, after all, an ongoing experiment!
During TV1, we created an 8-episode podcast where we openly discussed the highs and lows of the journey. On our Instagram, we dive even deeper into the details. Whether you’re curious about group dynamics, daily life, what it’s like for introverts, or any other aspect of the experience, chances are we’ve covered it in the podcast or shared our insights on Instagram.
Follow along to see the unfiltered reality of Traveling Village!
Sign up fee
Budget planner
The application form takes 45-60 minutes and we ask that you do it with your partner (if applicable). The form is created to help families clarify if the trip is the right thing for them and also covers some of the more harder things.
After filling out the form, your family will be invited to an initial call with a founding family. At the call we can clarify any questions or concerns and tell more about the trip. We call this the reverse sales meeting as we try to also ask some harder questions - again to help your family clarify if this is the right thing for you.
If your family is still interested after the initial call, you will be invited to the second call a few weeks later. Here both founding families will be present. Here we will cover new questions, tell about the status of other families and discuss the onboarding process.
At this point your family have to decide if you want to sign up. If you still want to sign up, you will be officially welcomed and the onboarding process starts. The onboarding process is an 8-step process where we collect info, share documents, get you set up in our systems and you get matched with another family signing up. When the onboarding process ends your family will be in Slack and meet the whole group.
If you have questions please reach out to us at hi@travelingvillage.com
You’ll only receive one email per month