21. Travel Hacks, Traveling with Twins and a Worldschool Hub in Cambodia with Melissa Levi
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🎉 Melissa Levi, a first-generation Canadian with Turkish roots, shares her family's unique journey to Cambodia. After meeting her husband in Cambodia and having twins in Canada, they moved around Southeast Asia and North America for two years before settling in Kampot, Cambodia.
🌎 Melissa discusses the community in Kampot, which is made up of welcoming locals and expats, as well as the unique, child-led, play-based education her twins receive at a local playhouse. She also shares how she funds her lifestyle by teaching English online with VIPKid.
👍 Melissa also details her experience as a worldschooling hub host in Kampot. The hub, a one-week meetup that runs monthly, focuses on adventure, nature activities, and hands-on workshops that connect with the local culture.
✨ ACTIONABLE TIPS:
- Travel hack: Take advantage of travel credit card points to fund flights and use layovers as an opportunity to spend a few extra days in a new city.
- Embrace language learning: Encourage children's natural curiosity to guide their language learning and education.
- Prioritize community: When choosing a location, look for a welcoming environment which can provide a strong sense of belonging and enrich your family's experience.
- Work remotely: Earning in a high-value currency while living in a lower cost of living country allows for more flexibility.
- Seek out child-Led education: Let kids explore their interests in hands-on activities with lots of time outdoors.
- Don’t stress the small stuff: “When in doubt, leave it out” which applies to both packing and planning!
Resources:
- VIPKid: Teach English online. Melissa's referral code is MELIS1259
- Pineapple Playhouse in Kampot, Cambodia
- Worldschool Siem Reap in Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Shanti Shanti Kampot: Kampot’s worldschooling hub, yoga and food
- Upcoming dates:
- Nov 29 - Dec 6
- Dec 27 - Jan 3 (New Year's Special!)
- Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2026
- Feb 28 - Mar 7 (Women's Day Special)
- Whatsapp: +855 88 572 9523
- Facebook, Instagram, Email: shanti.shanti.kampot@gmail.com
Host: I'm Suzy May and my family lives between Spain and Colorado. 🌞
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