About Us

 

Hello and Welcome to Brave Free Travel!
We’re Marae, Roger, Alaska , and Atlas  – a family of four who believes the world is the best classroom and that kids belong everywhere.
Our Story
What started as a “break” from LA’s busy life in Alaska turned into the love story that changed everything. Marae, originally from Cuba and raised between Miami, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and San Francisco, met Roger in 2013. We quickly discovered we shared more than just love – we shared a dream of seeing the world together.
After years in corporate jobs that couldn’t buy us time off, we made a bold choice in 2015: we quit everything to become seasonal workers, trading security for 5-7 months of travel freedom each year. By 2018, we’d gone fully online, and by 2019, we were building this blog and learning to monetize our adventures.
Life with Little Explorers
In June 2020, Alaska joined our journey, and instead of slowing us down, she made us braver. By 14 months, she’d already visited 7 countries and lived in 4. Now at 5, she’s explored 26 countries and speaks multiple languages – proof that travel doesn’t end with kids, it just gets more interesting.
Atlas arrived in 2024, and at just 14 months old, he’s already stamped his passport in 14 countries. Watching our kids adapt, learn, and thrive in new cultures reminds us daily why we chose this path.
What We Do Now
Today, we’re not just travelers – we’re educators. Through our blog, The Brave Creator Passport course, and brand partnerships, we help other families and creators build location-independent lives. We’ve worked with tourism boards globally and help small businesses monetize their social media through our digital marketing expertise.
Our Mission
We’re here to show you that family travel isn’t about checking destinations off a list – it’s about creating a life where adventure, education, and family time aren’t separate goals, but one beautiful reality. Whether you’re dreaming of your first family trip or building a creator business that funds your travels, we’re here to help you get brave and go.
The Numbers
Together, we’ve visited 90+ countries as a couple, 26 as a family of three, and we’re just getting started as a family of four. But honestly? The number that matters most is the one family we help take their first brave step toward the life they actually want.
What’s Next?
We’re currently based in Spain, where Alaska attends local preschool in Spanish while we plan our next family adventures. Follow along as we share the real, raw, and beautiful chaos of raising global citizens – and maybe get inspired to start your own brave journey.
Ready to get brave with us? Start with our Japan with a Baby guide or dive into The Brave Creator Passportto build your own location-independent life.