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#175 20 Families as a "Traveling Village - Nikolaj Astrup on his experiment living in Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan with 20 families from around the world
Jun 26, 2024
Nikolaj Astrup shares his experience living in Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan with 20 families from around the world. Topics include communal living dynamics, intentional communal projects, community living experiments, homeschooling approaches, sustainable funding for projects, and reflections on leadership and community building.
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- Creating a community for families on unconventional paths by drawing from co-housing principles.
- Balancing structured education with unschooling methods and prioritizing familial well-being in communal living setups.
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Creating a Community for Unconventional Families
Nikolai Astrup, co-founder of Traveling Village, discusses the inspiration behind creating a community for families on unconventional paths. Initially traveling with their children, they felt the need for a sense of community which led to the idea of Traveling Village. Drawing from co-housing principles, they aimed to create a village-like setting for families to engage with.
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