60. Solving the Travel Housing Dilemma for Slow Travelers

Meet Joe O'Conner, Lindsey and their seven year old daughter who have been full time traveling for over 4 years! They are back in the U.S. now awaiting the birth of their son in August.

Their journey into full-time slow travel began in 2022 when they sold their cars, put their belongings in storage, and committed to showing their daughter the world firsthand. Over the years, they have built a life around community and education across Portugal, Greece, Italy, and Hawaii.

Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast player at www.wanderworldschool.com.

Reimagining Travel Costs

During their eight months in Syros, their daughter attended a local micro-school, bringing their average monthly living expenses to approximately $5,000 USD.

This comprehensive budget covered a long-term home lease ($1,500 USD), school tuition ($1,050 USD), groceries, local health insurance, and family activities like boat trips and beach excursions.

The family enjoying a stunning sunset in Syros, Greece

By staying in places for months at a time, they minimize the erratic costs of fast travel while embedding themselves deeply into local neighborhoods and languages.

Global Family Home Rentals: Built for Traveling Families

Drawing from their own experiences and their time working in the family travel space, Joe and Linds co-founded Global Family Home Rentals (GFHR), an invite-only housing collection launching this month with 50 founding families across nine countries.

The platform solves a common dilemma: helping traveling families rent out their properties at cost to trusted peers rather than random strangers. Every listing on GFHR requires background checks and identity verification, offering 30+ day family-focused stays complete with vetted details on local childcare, pediatricians, and community hubs.

To learn more or apply to join the community, families can link to https://gfhr.co/ connect with Joe via LinkedIn or email him directly at joe@gfhr.co.