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The World Rounded Podcast

The World Rounded Podcast

By: Claire and Matt Williams
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The Williams family left work, school and normal life behind to take a year-long trip around the world. Countless life-expanding experiences were gained from living in, and visiting, twenty-six countries across six continents. So let's talk about it! The why, the how, and the details of moving a family of five across the planet.

Join hosts, Claire and Matt Williams as they discuss their family gap year story, share travel tips, lessons learned and interview fellow travelers. Claire and Matt are passionate about encouraging family travel, eco tourism, and sharing ways to make meaningful connections while traveling.

They created The World Rounded Podcast to inspire and educate families to achieve their big travel goals- whether that's a week away or a gap year journey around the world. Welcome to The World Rounded Podcast. Let's go!

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Episodes
  • 015 France: Arriving In Paris (Part One)
    Jun 4 2025

    A ferry, two busses, two trains, and an exhausted Uber instead of the metro, but the Williams family finally made it to Paris. On this episode Matt and Claire share the delightful surprise of their airbnb being a primary residence, adventures in French grocery shopping (France doesn't subscribe to the very American "open 24 hours"), and the highs and lows of life in a 15th century converted monastery. This episode is the first of several covering the month the Williams family spent in France.

    Email us at: WorldRoundedPodcast@gmail.com

    Connect on Instagram: @ClaireHWilliams

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    40 mins
  • 014 London, Greenwich + A Quick Catch Up
    May 28 2025

    The World Rounded Podcast is back for season 2! Matt and Claire dive in to everything their family saw, ate, and explored in London...plus where they stayed. Including an unconventional accommodation adventure in Greenwich.

    From the modern art museum with a top notch children's area (ideal for a snooze), to the best spot to grab lunch, to the ultimate world history and culture collection, probably the biggest on the planet!

    Matt and Claire share their favorite spots so you can complete your London visit list. And what travel conversation would be complete without an "unpopular opinion" about what to leave off your London itinerary? But first....they share a quick update on life since the last WR episode, including traveling to El Salvador.

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    44 mins
  • 013 Scotland + Our Accommodation Philosophy That is Always a Winner
    Jul 24 2024

    The Williams family's time in Scotland was full of history, beauty, excitement, fun - and it was the first time they gave their accommodation philosophy a go!
    It worked so well, they implemented it in most of the countries they visited after Scotland. Listen in to learn what they recommend when you are looking for where to stay - no matter where that might be in the world!

    Also, take a sip every time Claire and Matt pronounce a Scottish city incorrectly! Cheers.

    Listen in, get inspired, and take the leap!

    Follow Claire on Instagram at: @ClaireHWilliams

    Email us at: WorldRoundedPodcast@gmail.com

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    28 mins
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