Jessica Sueiro, a longtime traveler and part of the adventurous WorldTowning family, joins her son Largo, a teenager with a decade of travel under his belt. They dive into their remarkable journey on the Appalachian Trail, sharing the emotional and educational richness of their 2,190-mile hike. From navigating family dynamics to remote learning on the trail, their story is filled with adventure and growth. They reflect on overcoming challenges, the magic of kindness from strangers, and how this experience transformed their understanding of home.
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Atlantic Crossing as a Break
Traveling across the Atlantic by boat was unexpectedly a restful break for the family despite initial expectations.
The lack of Wi-Fi and distractions allowed them to connect and rest deeply for 22 days.
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Starting the AT with Challenges
Jessica and Largo decided to hike the Appalachian Trail to give Largo a break from his intense school and business commitments.
They managed the challenge while balancing work, school, and hiking, realizing physical challenges were greater than expected.
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Trail to Normal Life Transition
The transition from the trail to normal life can be mentally challenging due to noise, fast pace, and decision overload.
The trail's simplicity contrasts with everyday complexity, making re-adjustment to society difficult yet gradual.
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What is it like to hike over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail… with your teenage kid?
Jessica and Largo are part of the adventurous WorldTowning family, who’ve been living a full-time travel lifestyle for over a decade. From sailing across the Atlantic to road-tripping Europe in an RV, they’ve redefined “home” and “school” many times over.
Jessica and her son Largo share their experience tackling one of the USA’s most iconic long-distance hikes: the Appalachian Trail. We talk about what led them there, what they expected, and how it all unfolded over nearly 2,200 miles of trail from Georgia to Maine.
This conversation isn’t just about hiking but navigating challenges, family dynamics, and transitions. You’ll hear how Jessica and Largo balanced remote work and school on the trail, how it deepened their relationship, and why this adventure changed how they view their home country after a decade abroad. From logistical headaches and emotional breakthroughs to unexpected trail magic, this episode shows that you don’t need ideal conditions to pull off a bold adventure.
If you had six months to disconnect from your normal life and reconnect with nature, how would you spend it? Who would you take? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share bysending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why they decided to hike the Appalachian Trail with limited experience
Largo’s experience growing up nomadic and how it’s shaped his mindset going into a challenge like this
What it took to balance school, work, and 2,000+ miles on foot
How thru-hiking impacted Jessica’s health, mindset, and work habits
How Largo ended up hiking solo and what that was like for him
What surprised them most about returning to the U.S. after 10 years abroad
How the trail community and “trail magic” kept them going
What changed in their relationship after six months in a tent together
Advice to parents on adventuring with teens and letting them lead
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