The other day a friend of mine told me she’s not sure she will ever travel with her kids again. I agree that it’s a scary time right now and we’re not getting much use of our passports, but the thought of NEVER traveling with my kids again breaks my heart. I strongly believe there will be a time again soon when we can get lost on winding streets, chat with locals at the pub, and dine under the stars after a day of exploring a new town. Still nervous about traveling with kids? Take a peek at an article I wrote a few years back about 10 Reasons Kids Should Travel. Enjoy!
KIDS THAT TRAVEL SEE THE WORLD WITH A NEW PERSPECTIVE
My kids are growing up in a town that does not have much diversity. When we travel they are able to see there are so many amazing cultures. The more exposure to travel they get, the more they will seek it out. The world will not seem scary or unknown, but rather something that makes them curious and question where they want to go next.
KIDS WILL LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES
Do they enjoy vacations surrounded by lots of people or do they prefer solitude? Are they adventurous or do they like to do calm activities? What do they like to do for fun? Do they want to hike, swim, snorkel, fly, swim with dolphins, or go parasailing? Do they like to follow an itinerary or be spontaneous? A good vacation is one where they come home changed for the better.
Flying hawks in Ireland
KIDS THAT TRAVEL WILL LEARN TO EXPLORE
I always research the heck out of the place we’re traveling but I always leave room to just explore and wander around. (Ok…and I get lost A LOT!) Our favorite times when traveling were wandering in the maze of streets and coming upon a cute café or shop. Traveling makes kids appreciate how great it can be to get lost.