A breathtaking tropical sunset over a sandy beach in Thailand, featuring a striking karst island formation in the distance and silhouettes of people enjoying the golden hour.

Touch Grass Tour

MAKING FAMILY LIFE ON THE ROAD WORK

A FAMILY LIFE IN MOTION

We’re documenting the messy, beautiful reality of our family’s life on the road, from navigating the logistics of the Andaman coast with kids to the quiet lessons we’ve learned on Himalayan trails. 

We don’t have it all figured out, but we’re sharing our notes, routes, and worldschooling strategy along the way. If you’re dreaming of your own family escape, or just want to see how we manage the daily chaos of long-term travel, we’re glad to have you along for the journey..

Mike, Kat, Isobel, Henry, and Charlie

Curious how we ended up here? Learn more about our journey and our family.

family adventure boat limestone karst khao sok lake

WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Find our latest video from the road, uploaded most Thursdays.

Family taking shelter from rain under a building eave in Bhaktapur alongside local Newar women during the Sa Paru festival.

BHAKTAPUR, NEPAL

The Big Trip is finally well and truly underway. We begin in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It’s only about a thirty minute driver from Kathmandu, but it’s another world altogether. We had no idea this charming medieval city would be as beautiful as it was. That our visit coincided with the festivals of Sa Paru and Krishna Janmashtami was just pure luck.

Honestly, we couldn’t have hoped for a better start to this adventure. Still smiling about our five days there.


WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO TODAY?

From our exact routes to the practical realities of keeping a family on the road, we’re sharing everything we’ve figured out so far.


RECENT JOURNEYS, FEATURED ITINERARIES

Step-by-step guides and slow-travel routes from our recent stops.

Why Phetchaburi is Thailand’s Best Kept Wildlife Secret

Kuching: Exploring Malaysian Borneo’s City of Cats

Koh Libong: The Best Island for Families (You’ve Never Heard Of)

Chiang Khan: Thailand’s Most Charming Mekong Town


COLLECTED WISDOM: LIVING AND LEARNING ON THE ROAD

Notes on worldschooling, roadside recipes, and what it actually takes to support a family life in motion.

Freedom, with Only Ourselves to Blame

Phu Soi Dao: Guide to Thailand’s Stunning Alpine Wilderness

Why We Decided to Worldschool Our Kids for 500 Days

Guide to Chanthaburi: Rubies, Red Ribbons, and Holy Footprints