Last Updated on June 4, 2026
We’re Debbie and Darcy — parents to four adventurous kids and the family behind World Adventurists.
Based in British Columbia, Canada, we believe adventure doesn’t have to wait until kids are older. In fact, some of the most meaningful adventures happen because of them.
Travel wasn’t a big part of either of our childhoods. It wasn’t until we had been dating for a few years that we booked a simple trip to Mexico together. What started as a getaway turned into a turning point in our lives. That experience opened our eyes to a different way of living — one that valued time, experiences, and presence far more than routine and routine-driven success.
We returned home with a new philosophy: work to live, not live to work. From that point forward, we started shaping our lives around creating more freedom to explore, more time together, and more intentional family experiences.
Today, World Adventurists follows our journey as a family of six exploring everything from local hikes and weekend camping trips to bucket-list destinations and international adventures. While we love discovering faraway places, we believe some of the best memories are made close to home — in the forests, mountains, lakes, and coastlines that surround us.
Our travels have taken us near and far — across cities, coastlines, and cultures — but it’s often the simplest moments that stay with us most. Watching our kids collect shells on a quiet beach, navigate busy markets in new countries, or hike trails they weren’t sure they could finish.
One of the biggest reasons we travel is for what it gives our children. Travel builds confidence, independence, adaptability, and curiosity in ways that can’t be replicated in a classroom. We’ve watched them grow more capable with every trip — learning to navigate unfamiliar places, try new foods, communicate across language barriers, and embrace the unknown with confidence.
We believe travel is one of the most powerful forms of education. It teaches empathy, opens minds, and helps us understand how beautifully diverse the world really is.
Through World Adventurists, we share family-friendly destinations, outdoor adventures, practical travel tips, and honest stories from life on the road. Our hope is to inspire families to explore more — whether that’s a weekend adventure close to home or a journey near and far.
You don’t need perfect timing, unlimited resources, or elaborate plans to start. You just need to begin.
Take a chance. Be inspired. Travel.