Featured Family
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The Minka Family
The Minka Family
The Minka Family
Worldschooling takes a unique form for every family. This week, Linda & Remo from Switzerland are sharing how they plan their slow travel life in line with their family values, making sure they build deeper connections with families and places. They balance remote working with spending time in affordable countries to make sure they can see the world and spend quality time with their kids.
Worldschooling takes a unique form for every family. This week, Linda & Remo from Switzerland are sharing how they plan their slow travel life in line with their family values, making sure they build deeper connections with families and places. They balance remote working with spending time in affordable countries to make sure they can see the world and spend quality time with their kids.
What motivated you to choose this life?
Freedom.
Before we had kids, we lived in Hong Kong. We met people from all over the world and saw many different ways of living. When we later moved back to Switzerland to start a family, life suddenly felt very narrow. Everything revolved around weekends, holidays, and the hope that next year would feel lighter.
At times, we were both working full time just to cover our fixed costs. We barely saw our kids during the week and were always tired. We remember thinking very clearly: this cannot be it.
Worldschooling was not about running away. It was about choosing a life where family time, work, and learning can exist together instead of fighting each other.
Do you have a dream hub you’d love to attend one day?
Traveling Village is on our bucket list.
We love the idea of living and moving together with other families for a longer time. Not just meeting briefly, but sharing daily life, routines, and support. Spending time on a sailboat with other families is also a big dream for us. Small spaces have a way of bringing people together in a very real way.
What motivated you to choose this life?
Freedom.
Before we had kids, we lived in Hong Kong. We met people from all over the world and saw many different ways of living. When we later moved back to Switzerland to start a family, life suddenly felt very narrow. Everything revolved around weekends, holidays, and the hope that next year would feel lighter.
At times, we were both working full time just to cover our fixed costs. We barely saw our kids during the week and were always tired. We remember thinking very clearly: this cannot be it.
Worldschooling was not about running away. It was about choosing a life where family time, work, and learning can exist together instead of fighting each other.
Do you have a dream hub you’d love to attend one day?
Traveling Village is on our bucket list.
We love the idea of living and moving together with other families for a longer time. Not just meeting briefly, but sharing daily life, routines, and support. Spending time on a sailboat with other families is also a big dream for us. Small spaces have a way of bringing people together in a very real way.
How do you earn a living on the road?
Through property management and software development.
I used to work as an architect and slowly moved into property management and investments so my work could be done remotely. Remo has always worked in software engineering and made a very conscious decision to work only with clients who allow full remote work, no matter the time zone.
One of the biggest changes we made was cutting almost all fixed costs and choosing to spend more time in affordable countries. This means we have to work much less than we would living a traditional life in Switzerland.
How do you earn a living on the road?
Through property management and software development.
I used to work as an architect and slowly moved into property management and investments so my work could be done remotely. Remo has always worked in software engineering and made a very conscious decision to work only with clients who allow full remote work, no matter the time zone.
One of the biggest changes we made was cutting almost all fixed costs and choosing to spend more time in affordable countries. This means we have to work much less than we would living a traditional life in Switzerland.
Where are you headed next?
Our next destination will be Thailand. This chapter will be something new for us. We will take time off work and move faster for one month, changing homes every week. We have never done this as a family before, so we are curious how it will feel.
After that, we will settle in Sri Lanka for a while.
How quickly do you travel as a family?
Slowly. And still often too fast.
On average, we stay about two months in one place. Even then, it sometimes feels rushed. Since our life already feels adventurous, routine becomes very important to us. Going to the same café, seeing familiar faces, building deeper connections with other families. These things take time.
When we attend programs, we slow down even more. When we are not in a program, we move a bit faster. We try to find a balance that works for us.
Where are you headed next?
Our next destination will be Thailand. This chapter will be something new for us. We will take time off work and move faster for one month, changing homes every week. We have never done this as a family before, so we are curious how it will feel.
After that, we will settle in Sri Lanka for a while.
How quickly do you travel as a family?
Slowly. And still often too fast.
On average, we stay about two months in one place. Even then, it sometimes feels rushed. Since our life already feels adventurous, routine becomes very important to us. Going to the same café, seeing familiar faces, building deeper connections with other families. These things take time.
When we attend programs, we slow down even more. When we are not in a program, we move a bit faster. We try to find a balance that works for us.
Do you have any tips for travelling with kids?
Travel light.
We let go of many things. Fancy outfits, lots of toys, small comforts. Less stuff means fewer stressful moments and easier travel days.
Instead of physical gifts, we ask friends and family to send videos of themselves reading a book or singing a song to the kids. The kids love it, it takes no space, and it keeps relationships alive across distance.
Do you have any tips for travelling with kids?
Travel light.
We let go of many things. Fancy outfits, lots of toys, small comforts. Less stuff means fewer stressful moments and easier travel days.
Instead of physical gifts, we ask friends and family to send videos of themselves reading a book or singing a song to the kids. The kids love it, it takes no space, and it keeps relationships alive across distance.
Do you keep any weekly, monthly, or annual traditions no matter where you are?
Every Friday is Grandma day.
We send pictures and a short recap of our week, and in return, Grandma sends a video of herself reading a new book to the kids. It is simple, but it gives our week a familiar rhythm wherever we are.
What do you love most about the worldschooling community?
Learning from each other.
We love connecting with people who grew up differently, went to different school systems, and speak other languages. Conversations feel deeper and more interesting.
Worldschooled kids are also special to watch. They often connect easily across age and language without hesitation. Seeing that again and again confirms why we chose this path.
What's the hardest thing you find about travelling or educating around the world?
Recreating everyday life over and over again.
Your needs as a family do not change just because you are travelling. You still need shoes for the kids, a dentist, a haircut, a printer… simple things can suddenly take a whole day when everything is new.
Routine does not disappear when you travel. It just has to be rebuilt every time.
How do you see the worldschooling community expanding and growing in the coming years?
The world is changing fast, and education needs to change too.
More families are questioning whether traditional systems still fit modern life. Worldschooling is not the only answer, but it is one meaningful option. We believe more families will look for ways to combine learning, living, and real experiences.
Not because it is trendy, but because it feels right.
Do you keep any weekly, monthly, or annual traditions no matter where you are?
Every Friday is Grandma day.
We send pictures and a short recap of our week, and in return, Grandma sends a video of herself reading a new book to the kids. It is simple, but it gives our week a familiar rhythm wherever we are.
What do you love most about the worldschooling community?
Learning from each other.
We love connecting with people who grew up differently, went to different school systems, and speak other languages. Conversations feel deeper and more interesting.
Worldschooled kids are also special to watch. They often connect easily across age and language without hesitation. Seeing that again and again confirms why we chose this path.
What's the hardest thing you find about travelling or educating around the world?
Recreating everyday life over and over again.
Your needs as a family do not change just because you are travelling. You still need shoes for the kids, a dentist, a haircut, a printer… simple things can suddenly take a whole day when everything is new.
Routine does not disappear when you travel. It just has to be rebuilt every time.
How do you see the worldschooling community expanding and growing in the coming years?
The world is changing fast, and education needs to change too.
More families are questioning whether traditional systems still fit modern life. Worldschooling is not the only answer, but it is one meaningful option. We believe more families will look for ways to combine learning, living, and real experiences.
Not because it is trendy, but because it feels right.
From everyday moments to big adventures, follow Linda and Remo as they share life on the road as the Minka Family on Instagram at @minkafamily.
From everyday moments to big adventures, follow Linda and Remo as they share life on the road as the Minka Family on Instagram at @minkafamily.
