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The World Rounded Podcast

By: Claire and Matt Williams
  • Summary

  • 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!

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Episodes
  • 007 Prep. Pt. 5: Packing Must Haves (Gear, Tech, Tags, Games, Documents, First Aid, and more!)
    Jun 5 2024

    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 abroad. This finely tuned list covers all the bases. From technology, to gear, to games, to documents that were never needed - Claire and Matt share it all with a few travel stories mixed in for fun.

    Thank you to those who direst messaged and emailed your packing highs and lows!
    This episode kicks off with your stories. Smart highs, and hilariously embarrassing lows. Proof we are all just packing-works-inprogress.

    Please visit www.worldrounded.net for more information.

    Email us at: WorldRoundedPodcast@gmail.com

    Follow along on Instagram: @clairehwilliams

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 006 Prep. Pt. 4: Packing for a Year or a Week!
    May 29 2024

    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 mindset is necessary for a successful trip, whether that's a week, or a year.

    Hard shell suitcases, rolling duffles, two wheels, four wheels, and backpacks...oh my! How do you pick what vessel is best for your adventure? Tune in and hear how the Williams family thought through all the decisions one must make pre trip. Claire and Matt simplify packing and will set your mind at ease in order to empower you to be the ultimate light packer you've always wanted to be.

    After all, less stuff allows you to be more nimble and that ultimately allows for more ADVENTURE!

    ALSO, please email us at: WorldRoundedPodcast@gmail.com (or message Claire on Instagram on: @ClaireHWilliams) your packing highs and lows, we want to hear about your successes and your horror stories.

    Thank you for listening, and happy travels.


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    38 mins
  • 005 Prep. Pt. 3: BEST travel credit and atm cards + tips for avoiding disaster
    May 22 2024

    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 avoiding disaster.

    From copies to have before you depart, to products that saved the day, to small changes that end up making a BIG difference when the what-ifs of travel occur. And of course, no World Rounded episode would be complete without a funny story or two. Claire's rental car whoops in Australia proved that their travel credit card was a great choice in the end. Listen in, and reach out!
    Email us anytime at: WorldRoundedPodcast@gmail.com

    Thank you for listening. If you'd like to support this podcast, please give it a five star rating, write a review, and send an episode to a fellow traveler. Your support means the world. Thank you!

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    47 mins

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