116. Life in Uruguay 🇺🇾 | Week 2 & 3 with Boundless Life + Honest Thoughts, Surprises & Tips

I’m back with another update from our family’s adventure in La Barra, Uruguay with Boundless Life 🌎

In this episode, I’m sharing what the past couple of weeks have really looked like—from settling into school and coworking life, to sneaking away for a wedding in Argentina, to the unexpected things that have surprised me (hello… mosquitoes 😅).

If you’ve been curious about worldschooling, slow travel with kids, or what daily life actually feels like inside a Boundless Life program… this one’s for you.

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✨ In This Episode:

• What the welcome week experience looks like for families
• Inside the school + coworking setup (and how it actually flows day-to-day)
• Our quick trip to Mendoza for a wedding (with kids!)
• How the kids adjusted to school + extracurriculars (surfing, art, cooking 🎨🌊)
• What parent life looks like (coworking, community, social events)
• The magic of being surrounded by 18 like-minded families from around the world
• My honest take: is Boundless Life too good to be true?
• Learning Spanish in Uruguay (and why it’s actually easier here)
• The BIG surprise… the mosquito situation 🦟
• Practical tips: getting around, cost of living, and what to expect

🌊 Real Talk Highlights:

• This experience feels like life slowed down—in the best way
• The community aspect has been one of the biggest unexpected wins
• Uruguay is not a “cheap” destination—but it does feel safe, calm, and easy to live in
• If you want to truly learn Spanish… this is the place

🚗 Helpful Tips if You’re Considering La Barra:

• A car or e-bike will make your life much easier
• Expect cost of living similar to the U.S. (especially groceries + dining)
• Take advantage of nearby gems like Portal Bosque and surrounding beach towns
• Pack (a lot of) bug spray

💛 Why We’re Loving It:

There’s this rhythm here that just works—surf in the morning, work during the day, community and connection woven throughout. It feels full, aligned, and honestly… how life is meant to be lived.

🎁 Thinking About Boundless Life?

Use my code KELTOL11 for a discount on your first program with Boundless Life

📩 Let’s Connect:

Have questions about worldschooling, Uruguay, or Boundless Life? Drop them in the comments or reach out—I’m happy to share more 💬