Wonder Year

Julie Frieder is an innovator, problem solver, and sustainability professional. She earned a double master's degree in environmental science and public policy from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University and has worked to drive environmental solutions in the public, private, and non-profit sectors for over two decades. Julie stepped away from a career in sustainable and responsible investing to travel with her family for thirteen months in a twenty-four-foot RV equipped with four bikes, three kayaks, a 72-watt solar system, and a very large dog. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, and strives to wonder more, consume less, and connect the old-fashioned way-in nature or around a lively dinner table with friends, family, and great cheer.

"An excellent guide for anyone interested in an extended-travel lifestyle. With remote work a viable option for lots of readers, this inspiring book can open up numerous possibilities for families."-Library Journal"Essential reading for families on the journey toward a connected and fulfilling life."-Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Zones"Wildly inspiring and eminently practical, this book will have you dreaming, plotting, and planning for what could be the best months of your family's life."-Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative"For the intrepid family that's keen to raise kids with a broad worldview, the curricular visions and thoughtful considerations outlined in Wonder Year will help you get out the door and on the road toward the greatest discoveries of your family's lives. A recipe book for activating the deepest curiosities of young minds."-Chris Yager, founder of immersive student travel company Where There Be Dragons"Wonder Year makes the case for extended family travel and 'worldschooling,' then provides the nuts and bolts of how to actually get out there."-Joshua Berman, author and travel columnist for The Denver Post"Wonder Year will give you all the tools and tips you need to take your family on the adventure of a lifetime. As an early child educator, I appreciate their advice on how to educate on the move!"-Stefanie Hohl, author and founder of ABC See, Hear, Do"Extended travel-the wanderlust kind-has always felt out of reach for too many because of the expense, the disapproval of others, and seemingly overwhelming logistical challenges. But you can do it! This book is literally a 'how-to' guide for a life-affirming family adventure."-Charles Wheelan, author of We Came, We Saw, We Left and Naked Economics"Simply superb! A must-read for anyone considering extended family travel, Wonder Year is the new standard by which all other books on this subject will be judged."-John Higham, author of 360 Degrees Longitude"Wonder Year opens the imagination to possibilities of extraordinary family learning adventures. A treasure trove of resources and inspiration for parents who desire to be learners alongside their children, transforming and growing on a shared journey."-Colette Plum, assistant dean, UC Berkeley Study Abroad