Let’s Travel Family: Life in Motion
A family of six traded stability for a life of movement, embracing the open road, world-schooling, and community along the way.
In 2017, Jill and Tony Greising-Murschel exchanged the predictability of suburban Minnesota for a lifestyle guided by travel and curiosity. With four young children, they launched into full-time RV living, travelling through 44 states over three years before venturing to Southeast Asia and eventually settling in Boise, Idaho. Their journey is documented on their blog Let’s Travel Family, which inspires other families to pursue a life reimagined through travel.
At-a-Glance:
Web Name: Let’s Travel Family
Name: Jill & Tony
Generation: Gen X
FI Status: Moderate financial independence; blended remote income with eventual real estate work
Travel Type: Full-time RV travel, world travel
Travel Regions: USA (44 states), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan)
Media Platforms: Website, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
Backstory:
Before 2017, Jill worked as a birth doula and behaviour analyst, while Tony worked in IT. They lived a conventional suburban life in Minnesota, raising four children and enduring long winters. The shift began with Tony’s health needs, a desire for more family time, and a pull toward intentional living. They started to imagine a life where work and education could move with them.
The Shift:
In May 2017, the family sold most belongings, rented their home, and set off in a 33-foot Class C motorhome. Life on the road required learning new rhythms: adapting to small-space living, world-schooling their children, and building a mobile income stream. By late 2019, they expanded their adventure internationally, storing the RV and travelling in Southeast Asia for five months. Their journey reflected a clear move from routine to a self-authored life.
How They Made It Work:
Income came through a combination of Jill’s online teaching and blog-building efforts and Tony’s remote IT work. Over time, their blog generated revenue, supplemented by digital products such as RV organisation eBooks and travel guides. When they transitioned to a semi-settled life in Boise, Tony pursued real estate while continuing to contribute to the travel platform.
Where They Travel & Why:
Their RV journey covered 44 U.S. states, from National Parks to family-friendly campgrounds. Their motivation was rooted in connection and curiosity: to create shared family experiences, escape harsh winters, and later introduce their children to new cultures in Southeast Asia.
Challenges & Real Talk:
Living on the road as a family of six presented challenges. Space was limited, routines required constant adjustment, and financial management demanded focus. In blog posts, Jill shares the mental load of planning and the importance of building community among other travelling families. The 2020 pandemic reinforced the value of maintaining a flexible home base.
What Keeps Them Going:
The driving force for Jill and Tony is the same: intentional family living and experiences over possessions. They value the relationships formed on the road, the opportunities for their children to grow through exploration, and the freedom to continually redefine what “home” and “success” mean.
Advice to Readers:
On their blog, Jill encourages families to create a travel vision and take tangible steps toward mobility. She advises researching RV types carefully, downsizing thoughtfully, and maintaining flexible routines. Travel is presented as a deliberate choice to prioritise presence and experience rather than waiting for “someday.”
Links to More:
Website: letstravelfamily.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/letstravelfamily
YouTube: YouTube.com/c/LetsTravelFamily
Facebook: Facebook.com/letstravelfamily
*Disclaimer: Income, income streams and financial independence details & status are drawn exclusively from publicly available sources. No inference, harm, or misrepresentation is intended toward any individual or entity.
