Claire Williams and her family standing in front of Lake Bled, Slovenia/Sri Lanka.
Claire Williams and her family in Lake Bled, Slovenia/Sri Lanka. They strategically planned to start in the northern hemisphere and end up in the southern hemisphere's summer so they could pack for one season.
  • Some white-collar parents are leaving their jobs to take family gap years.
  • They say it's a reprieve from American life and a way to spend time with their children.
  • Immersive travel is key as parents prioritize local experiences to teach their kids other ways to live.

Claire Williams and her husband Matt had what you might call a Cadillac problem.