Who says you can't have it all?
Career, Family, Travel, and Community
Who says you can't have it all?
Career, Family, Travel, and Community
Have it all at
✌️Voyaging Village ✌️
Have it all
at✌️Voyaging Village ✌️
Hi, We are 🐻
Hi, We are The Bear Family 🐻, and we travel 3 months every year.
The Bear Family, and we travel 3 months every year.
We invite 5-10 families on work-cation trips every winter and summer break. Keep working on your career, inspire your kids and build valuable connections in a like-minded community. Join us to discover new cultures, savor local food and build memories that your family will cherish for a lifetime.
At ✌️Voyaging Village✌️, We believe that
We invite 5-10 families on work-cation trips every winter and and summer break. Keep working on your career, inspire your kids and build valuable connections in a like-minded community. Join us to discover new cultures, savor local food and build memories that your family will cherish for a lifetime.
At ✌️Voyaging Village✌️, We believe that
Real wealth is a life full of meaningful experiences.
Real wealth is a life full of meaningful experiences.
Real wealth is a life full of meaningful experiences.
Great parenting is experiencing the world with your kid(s).
Great parenting is experiencing the world with your kid(s).
Great parenting is experiencing the world with your kid(s).
Life is more fun, tasty and memorable in a village.
Life is more fun, tasty and memorable in a village.
Life is more fun, tasty and memorable in a village.
What's in it for you?
Simple Planning
Travel planning is another chore on top of life. So,
We figure out Lodging and Kids Camp.
Your kids learn at day camp while you work.
Global Friendships
Long travel can be lonely. So,
Be part of a global village of like-minded families from all over the world.
Make friends that last a lifetime over tasty meals and fun activities.
Fun and Flexible
Each family has their own rhythm. So,
We include key activities, but keep the rest flexible.
We set up structure to help families meet and arrange additional activities.
Each family has their own rhythm. So,
We include key activities, but keep the rest flexible.
We set up structure to help families meet and arrange additional activities.
Deep and Rich Connections
Make friends that last a lifetime over tasty meals and fun activities.
Ready to change the way your family sees the World ?
Ready to change the way your family sees the World ?
Global Friendships
Long travel can be lonely. So,
Be part of a global village of like-minded families from all over the world.
Make friends that last a lifetime over tasty meals and fun activities.
Fun and Flexible
Each family has their own rhythm. So,
We include key activities, but keep the rest flexible.
We set up structure to help families meet and arrange additional activities.
Simple Planning
Travel planning is another chore on top of life. So,
We figure out Lodging and Kids Camp.
Your kids learn at day camp while you work.
Deep and Rich Connections
Make friends that last a lifetime over tasty meals and fun activities.
Who are you ?
Who are you ?
Who are you ?
This is for you if you …
Village Living is magical. We hang out at the shared pool, kids visit each other easily, and impromptu outings ensue.
Work Remotely
Our parents are working professionals including business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, engineers and more
Work Remotely
Our parents are working professionals including business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, engineers and more
Work Remotely
Our parents are working professionals including business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, engineers and more
Have 1-3 kids
Our Kids Camp cater ages 6-14
Have 1-3 kids
Our Kids Camp cater ages 6-14
Have 1-3 kids
Our Kids Camp cater ages 6-14
Are curious about the world
Are curious about the world
Are curious about the world
Want to build a deeper bond with your family
Want to build a deeper bond with your family
Want to build a deeper bond with your family
Like to try new things
Like joining us for 2-4 weeks!
Like to try new things
Like joining us for 2-4 weeks!
Like to try new things
Like joining us for 2-4 weeks!
The Voyaging Village Approach
Our trips are different than typical vacation-oriented tours in 4 ways
Community First
We believe who we meet is just as important as where we go
We screen for amazing families to join our fun, ambitious and adventurous global village unfettered by borders.
Village Living
We choose “Village Living” housing that is friendly for chance connections.
In the village, kids and adults can visit their new friends next door easily.
Work + Life Integration
We believe who we meet is just as important as where we go
We screen for amazing families to join our fun, ambitious and adventurous global village unfettered by borders.
Deeper Connections
Our rituals turn fellow travelers into lifelong family friends.
Rituals include:
Adult and Kids Pecha Kucha Passion Sharing
Group meals with lightly facilitated discussions
The unprepared talent show
Work + Life Integration
We believe work doesn’t have to stop for fun to begin. Let’s keep our careers on track while enjoying our lives to the fullest, in the present.
We provide dependable Wi-Fi and a schedule that fits both US and European working hours.
Deeper Connections
Our rituals turn fellow travelers into lifelong family friends.
Rituals include:
Adult and Kids Pecha Kucha Passion Sharing
Group meals with lightly facilitated discussions
The unprepared talent show
Ready to change the way your family sees the World ?
Ready to change the way your family sees the World ?
Where are we Going?
Where are we Going? Thailand!!
Where are we Going?
Village 1
Thailand
Dec 1-15, 2024
Thailand
Dec 1-15, 2024
Tropical fish, temples and curries, oh my!
Week 1: Chiang Rai
Week 2: Krabi = Ao Nang Beah
Village 2A - around June 15-30
Location TBD
Village 2B - around Jul 1-30
Location TBD
Village Values
Village Values
All villagers agree to abide by our Village Values.
Respect Everyone
Treat all members with kindness and respect. Discrimination or harassment is not tolerated.
Treat all members with kindness and respect. Discrimination or harassment is not tolerated.
Treat all members with kindness and respect. Discrimination or harassment is not tolerated.
Embrace Diversity
Celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Make everyone feel included and valued.
Celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Make everyone feel included and valued.
Celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Make everyone feel included and valued.
Get Involved
Participate actively in community activities. Share your skills and passions.
Communicate Openly
Address concerns promptly and respectfully. Resolve conflicts amicably.
Address concerns promptly and respectfully. Resolve conflicts amicably.
Address concerns promptly and respectfully. Resolve conflicts amicably.
Help a Neighbor
Offer help, share knowledge, and support each other. We are on a journey together after all!
Offer help, share knowledge, and support each other. We are on a journey together after all!
Offer help, share knowledge, and support each other. We are on a journey together after all!
What is Village Living?
What is Village Living?
What is Village Living?
Village Living is magical. We hang out at the shared pool, kids visit each other easily, and impromptu outings ensue.
We will find lodging that:
Are in ONE complex with separate units for each family
Are in ONE complex with separate units for each family
Are in ONE complex with separate units for each family
Have shared common spaces such as a pool
Have shared common spaces such as a pool
Have shared common spaces such as a pool
Let us host activities for kids on site or nearby
Let us host activities for kids on site or nearby
Let us host activities for kids on site or nearby
Have reliable Wi-Fi.
Have reliable Wi-Fi.
Have reliable Wi-Fi.
3 Stars or Above
3 Stars or Above
3 Stars or Above
Here’s an example from the Village 0 - Bali.
Cost and Budget
Cost and Budget
Cost and Budget
Final costs are still in progress. We expect between $2000-6000 USD for two weeks for a family of three. Cost will vary based on number of adults, children, and chosen lodging.
Included:
Lodging
Weekday Kids Camp
Weekday Community Lunch and small activity
Ground Transport to and from airport
Group Welcome and Farewell Activity
One Weekend Outing per week, examples: snorkeling tour, museum visit, or cultural dance performance.
Lodging
Weekday Kids Camp
Weekday Community Lunch and small activity
Ground Transport to and from airport
Group Welcome and Farewell Activity
One Weekend Outing per week, examples: snorkeling tour, museum visit, or cultural dance performance.
Lodging
Weekday Kids Camp
Weekday Community Lunch and small activity
Ground Transport to and from airport
Group Welcome and Farewell Activity
One Weekend Outing per week, examples: snorkeling tour, museum visit, or cultural dance performance.
Housing
Not-Included:
Flights
Meals (except weekday lunch)
Self-organized events
Drinks at community meals
Flights
Meals (except weekday lunch)
Self-organized events
Drinks at community meals
Flights
Meals (except weekday lunch)
Self-organized events
Drinks at community meals
Ready to change the way your family sees the World ?
Who are we?
Bear Family from California
Bear Family from California
Bear Family from California
Hello! We are the Bear Family.
Mama Bear (44), Papa Bear (46) and Baby Bear (9) have been voyaging as a family since 2021.
A 5 month trip through Europe lit our passion for long travel.
While working remote jobs, we spent 2 summer months in Bali, 6 winter weeks in Brazil, and 2 summer months in Japan.
We are foodies who love snorkeling, petting animals and playing improv.
Read about our adventures here: https://bearfamily.substack.com/
“Skywalker” Family from Portugal
“Skywalker” Family from Portugal
“Skywalker” Family from Portugal
Hi, we are the Skywalker Family.
Padmé (Angela - 40), Darth Vader (Miguel - 41), and Luke (Luke - 9) are a family with an international background. Darth Vader lived in Macau before settling in Portugal, Padmé was born in Zimbabwe but lived in South Africa until she was 13 and then settled in Portugal with her family, while Luke is a true Farense, having been born in Faro. We have enjoyed some family trips to France, South Africa, and Spain and are looking to spend a month in Asia towards the end of 2024.
Ready to change the way your family sees the World ?
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Typical Day look like?
What does a Typical Day look like?
What does a Typical Day look like?
Tell me more about Kids Camp.
During weekday local time from 2pm to 8pm (14:00-20:00), we will provide summer camp style activities for kids aged 6-14. Dinner is available for a fee. Daily activities vary from learning about local culture, to coding to art. - Parents are encouraged, but not required, to take an hour each week and teach a workshop for the kids. - The adjusted time accommodates timezone work, see next section. - Additional babysitting can be self-arranged. Local rates are $8 - $25 USD per hour.
Tell me more about Kids Camp.
During weekday local time from 2pm to 8pm (14:00-20:00), we will provide summer camp style activities for kids aged 6-14. Dinner is available for a fee. Daily activities vary from learning about local culture, to coding to art. - Parents are encouraged, but not required, to take an hour each week and teach a workshop for the kids. - The adjusted time accommodates timezone work, see next section. - Additional babysitting can be self-arranged. Local rates are $8 - $25 USD per hour.
Tell me more about Kids Camp.
During weekday local time from 2pm to 8pm (14:00-20:00), we will provide summer camp style activities for kids aged 6-14. Dinner is available for a fee. Daily activities vary from learning about local culture, to coding to art. - Parents are encouraged, but not required, to take an hour each week and teach a workshop for the kids. - The adjusted time accommodates timezone work, see next section. - Additional babysitting can be self-arranged. Local rates are $8 - $25 USD per hour.
How is the itinerary planned?
The itinerary is carefully planned to balance travel, cultural immersion, and community activities, ensuring a comprehensive experience.
How is the itinerary planned?
The itinerary is carefully planned to balance travel, cultural immersion, and community activities, ensuring a comprehensive experience.
How is the itinerary planned?
The itinerary is carefully planned to balance travel, cultural immersion, and community activities, ensuring a comprehensive experience.
Who can join Traveling Village?
Families with children who are looking for a unique, community-oriented travel experience.
Who can join Traveling Village?
Families with children who are looking for a unique, community-oriented travel experience.
Who can join Traveling Village?
Families with children who are looking for a unique, community-oriented travel experience.
How do I work with my home Timezone?
We design our program to work with PST (California), EST (NY), and CET (London), 9am - 5pm working hours.
Family fun Activities will not overlap with work hours.
Travel transitions will not interfere with weekday meetings.
It takes some adjustments, but time zone-shifted work can be amazing for travel, allowing you to enjoy sunlight hours locally while still progressing in your career. For those working asynchronously, time-shifting may be minimal.
Sample Weekday Work Schedules:
Here are some sample schedules to consider.
Working with PST? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
8am - 2pm Free Time
2pm - 10pm Kids at Activities +add 2h babysitting (optional)
2pm - 10pm Adult Sleeping hours
10pm Wake up, eat a late dinner, put kids to bed
11pm - 8am PST working hours
Working with EST? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
8am - 2pm Free Time
2pm - 6pm Kids at Activities
2pm - 6 pm Adult Sleep - first shift
6pm - 8pm Dinner with kids and put to bed
8pm - 4am EST Working Hours
4am - 8am Adult Sleep - second shift
Working with CET? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
08:00 - 14:00 Free Time
14:00 - 22:00 Kids at Activities, +2h babysitting (optional)
15:00 - 23:00 CET Working Hours
22:00 Put kids to bed (suggest ending meetings by 16:00 CET)
23:00 - 08:00 Sleeping Hours
Here is how the Bear Family from PST make it work.
In each 24 hours - One long sleep and one nap. This allows us to adapt to work with any time zone
Mama Bear has a long sleep from 00:00 to 08:00. Then she takes a nap in the afternoon. She stacks her meetings early morning and evening, which works with Europe and PST time zones.
Papa Bear uses the EST schedule above
How do I work with my home Timezone?
We design our program to work with PST (California), EST (NY), and CET (London), 9am - 5pm working hours.
Family fun Activities will not overlap with work hours.
Travel transitions will not interfere with weekday meetings.
It takes some adjustments, but time zone-shifted work can be amazing for travel, allowing you to enjoy sunlight hours locally while still progressing in your career. For those working asynchronously, time-shifting may be minimal.
Sample Weekday Work Schedules:
Here are some sample schedules to consider.
Working with PST? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
8am - 2pm Free Time
2pm - 10pm Kids at Activities +add 2h babysitting (optional)
2pm - 10pm Adult Sleeping hours
10pm Wake up, eat a late dinner, put kids to bed
11pm - 8am PST working hours
Working with EST? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
8am - 2pm Free Time
2pm - 6pm Kids at Activities
2pm - 6 pm Adult Sleep - first shift
6pm - 8pm Dinner with kids and put to bed
8pm - 4am EST Working Hours
4am - 8am Adult Sleep - second shift
Working with CET? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
08:00 - 14:00 Free Time
14:00 - 22:00 Kids at Activities, +2h babysitting (optional)
15:00 - 23:00 CET Working Hours
22:00 Put kids to bed (suggest ending meetings by 16:00 CET)
23:00 - 08:00 Sleeping Hours
Here is how the Bear Family from PST make it work.
In each 24 hours - One long sleep and one nap. This allows us to adapt to work with any time zone
Mama Bear has a long sleep from 00:00 to 08:00. Then she takes a nap in the afternoon. She stacks her meetings early morning and evening, which works with Europe and PST time zones.
Papa Bear uses the EST schedule above
How do I work with my home Timezone?
We design our program to work with PST (California), EST (NY), and CET (London), 9am - 5pm working hours.
Family fun Activities will not overlap with work hours.
Travel transitions will not interfere with weekday meetings.
It takes some adjustments, but time zone-shifted work can be amazing for travel, allowing you to enjoy sunlight hours locally while still progressing in your career. For those working asynchronously, time-shifting may be minimal.
Sample Weekday Work Schedules:
Here are some sample schedules to consider.
Working with PST? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
8am - 2pm Free Time
2pm - 10pm Kids at Activities +add 2h babysitting (optional)
2pm - 10pm Adult Sleeping hours
10pm Wake up, eat a late dinner, put kids to bed
11pm - 8am PST working hours
Working with EST? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
8am - 2pm Free Time
2pm - 6pm Kids at Activities
2pm - 6 pm Adult Sleep - first shift
6pm - 8pm Dinner with kids and put to bed
8pm - 4am EST Working Hours
4am - 8am Adult Sleep - second shift
Working with CET? Here’s the Thailand local time schedule.
08:00 - 14:00 Free Time
14:00 - 22:00 Kids at Activities, +2h babysitting (optional)
15:00 - 23:00 CET Working Hours
22:00 Put kids to bed (suggest ending meetings by 16:00 CET)
23:00 - 08:00 Sleeping Hours
Here is how the Bear Family from PST make it work.
In each 24 hours - One long sleep and one nap. This allows us to adapt to work with any time zone
Mama Bear has a long sleep from 00:00 to 08:00. Then she takes a nap in the afternoon. She stacks her meetings early morning and evening, which works with Europe and PST time zones.
Papa Bear uses the EST schedule above