65. Go Anyway with Dr. Sarah Gebauer

Meet Sarah Gebauer: an anesthesiologist, author, and mother of four who refused to wait for the "perfect time" to see the world. Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Sarah and her husband, who fittingly met at Everest Base Camp, have taken their four kids to over 54 countries!

Rather than selling everything to travel continuously, the family ventures out in two- to five-month stretches, balancing fast-paced exploration with month-long stays in single destinations before returning to their home routines in Colorado.

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

Navigating Travel With Type 1 Diabetes

Navigating long-term travel with a large family requires both educational flexibility and practical problem-solving. Even major logistics, such as managing her youngest son’s Type 1 Diabetes on the road, are tackled with a pragmatic mindset.

By choosing destinations with language learning opportunities and reliable healthcare systems, the family proves that even complex health conditions don't have to keep you anchored.

At vero eos

Funding this lifestyle comes down to strategic planning rather than immense wealth, a concept Sarah breaks down in her book, Go Anyway: The Practical Guide to Long-Term Travel with Kids.

By utilizing her "four levers" framework (balancing savings, earning income through locum/remote work, managing expenses via local living costs, and adjusting trip length) she shows how long-term travel can often cost less than daily life at home.

The reason to go anyway!

Ultimately, Sarah hopes to help parents move past the daydreaming phase and take action, ensuring they build lifelong family memories without the regret of waiting too long.

Learn more at www.goanywaybook.com!

Written by:

Suzy May