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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
  • 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
  • 004 Travel Preparations: Part Two
    May 15 2024

    Do you think international travel insurance plans and travel medicine are overwhelming topics? Not to mention, dry as a bone to discuss? If so, this episode will prove otherwise! Join Claire and Matt as they simplify what you need to know, and what you need to have in order to travel the world with peace of mind. From different insurance options to consider (international travel health insurance, emergency evacuation insurance, trip cancelation coverage) to how to navigate and think through a pre travel medical immunization plan. Malaria, yellow fever, and rabies...oh my!
    And no World Rounded episode would be complete without a little story time aside. Did Claire need to get rabies shots while abroad? Was Matt's hair hurting in Indonesia? Listen in and find out.

    Thank you for you for supporting The World Rounded Podcast by following/subscribing, rating, writing a review, and sending an episode to a fellow traveler.

    The World Rounded Podcast would love to hear from you! Email us questions and feedback at: WorldRoundedPodcast@gmail.com

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    29 mins

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