Wander Worldschool: Helping Families Plan & Fund Slow & Long Term Travel

38. Outdoor Naps in Norway and Holistic Nature Retreats: How Monica Built WanderWild Family Retreats

Wander Worldschool: Helping Families Plan & Fund Slow & Long Term Travel

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Send us a text! Q's? Text now! ๐ŸŽ‰ All about slow living, global careers and finding wellness in the wild! Monica Virga Alborno discusses her journey from global engineering to building a life in the mountains and fjords of Norway. ๐ŸŒŽ Monica gives us a look at the Scandinavian Barnehage system and how a nature-first approach to education can build incredible resilience in our children. ๐Ÿ‘ Tune in to hear about the realities of life in Norway, the importance of decadent spaces for parents, and how...

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