How to Travel the World with Kids: Budget-Friendly Tips and Tricks, With Preethi Harbuck

Worth Listening with Lauryn Williams

We’re taking it back to one of our most inspiring travel episodes! Preethi Harbuck of the Local Passport Family joined us to share her incredible journey of traveling the world with her husband and five kids. Together, they’ve visited 62 countries (43 with kids!) while making travel a priority in their lives—on a budget.

In this throwback episode, Preethi reflects on how her upbringing shaped her views on money, the creative ways her family funds their adventures, and how they’ve turned travel into a tool for teaching their children about culture, history, and financial responsibility.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance travel with a large family or thought that international trips with kids were impossible, Preethi’s story will inspire you to rethink what’s possible. Tune in to rediscover this gem of an episode and get actionable tips for making your own family travel dreams a reality!

Key Takeaways

• Growing Up Frugal: How Preethi’s immigrant upbringing shaped her relationship with money.

• Traveling with Five Kids: How her family has explored 43 countries together.

• Budget-Friendly Travel Tips: From $170 flights to saving on accommodations through Airbnb.

• Teaching Kids About Money: Weekly family meetings to build financial literacy from a young age.

• Cultural Immersion: How living like locals while traveling helps their family connect with new places.

• Using Money as a Tool: Preethi’s philosophy of spending intentionally on what matters most.

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About Lauryn Williams

Lauryn Williams is a Certified Financial Planner, Olympian, and financial educator passionate about helping people take control of their finances. Lauryn also hosts the Welcome to Wealth Retreats, designed to help individuals create actionable financial plans while traveling and experiencing new cultures. Learn more about her speaking services and retreats [here].

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