Comments on: Why Travel With Kids is an Enriching Experience

By: linda wilson

linda wilson — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:21:46 +0000

It was most heartening to read these family stories and comments. We have always travelled (cash permitting) with our boys – now both young men and always planning their next trip to somewhere. When they started to ‘go it alone’, life became very boring as a traveller by comparison. I feel so sad when people ask if there’s internet, sauna, dvd etc in our holiday chalet , especially if they have children in their group. Yes we have some of those things – but with mountains, lakes, wildlife and local customs and traditions to explore, why would any child want to be plugged into what I call the ‘gogglebox’ – even if the weather is less than the best? Children don’t dear the elements – only if the adults tell them or teach them to be afraid by hiding indoors.

By: angela

angela — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:02:06 +0000

Great blog see for me growing up my parents took us traveling all the time every summer I t brought us closer to each other not only my sisters and brother but also to my parents. vacation always made us work to gether to either make dinner or visit or even get ready for bed it helped our family stay strong and connected as a family. and for me growing up it meant alot to me to continue to keep things together and strong and as I got married and had a family of my own I was also able to to keep my family to gether through family vacations and were able to continue to keep that conectivity as well as any thing else but as we stopped going on family vacations my family dicipated and I found my self a single mother tring to find vacations that will bring me and my children to gether I think in this is something that people have to change as we have such a epidemic on the family being torn apart and I know vacationing with our family would make the world a difference

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:48:12 +0000

Having a family is an extraordinarily ordinary adventure and travelling with them just more so. We’ve travelled with our kids since they were babies, on bikes, boats, canoes, backpacks, you name it and of course it’s a challenge at times, but then what family isn’t? In some ways that’s the point for us, being challenged through acive independent travel both individually and as a family group tests and builds relationships, understanding, skills, and personal and family resilience. And who doesn’t need a little of that in this crazy world. Whatever age your kids are matters not, the limitation is usually more in the mind of the parent than the kid! If you’re unsure think big, start small, ask for advice and take it one step at a time. Whether you go local or to the ends of the world, if you travel with the right spirit it will be a rewarding experience for you all.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:29:33 +0000

As I read this I’m traveling to Florida with my three kids, it’s a challenge at times but they add a little something. I wouldn’t want to be with out them.

By: Laine

Laine — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:11:47 +0000

Traveling with kids is great, they are skill and able to learn so fast, even some words in a new language, they assimilate so easily even the accent of a new language.
However sometimes, with kids you need to canalize their energy, because with new excitement, you have a deployment of energy which can be difficult for adults.

By: Clark Vandeventer

Clark Vandeventer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:35:07 +0000

If you read the “About Us” on our website FamilyTrek.org we share that when we were pregnant with our oldest son we head the same thing over and over again…. once you have kids your traveling days are over! Thanks for sharing these great perspectives!

By: alex

alex — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:47:00 +0000

Hi
We try to travel as much as possible with our kids before they start school as then it get a lot more complicated.
It is always good to read about new palces to visit.

Alex

By: angela

angela — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:44:43 +0000

HI, JUST WANTING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO HAS TRAVELLED WITH YOUNG CHILDREN TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. MY HUSBAND IS WORKING THERE FOR 3 MONTHS AND I’M WONDERING IF IT’S A SUITABLE PLACE TO TAKE OUR 3 BOYS AGED 3, 4 AND 10, JUST FOR A WEEK OR SO?

By: shelley cheny

shelley cheny — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:15:50 +0000

We have done some really great long trips with our little girls especially around Asia. They pick up everything, and accept everything. They are fascinated by the simplest and purest of experiences. Being a travelling parent is humbling and exhilarating!
I am grateful for this Blog.

By: Danny Desjarlais

Danny Desjarlais — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:31:25 +0000

Very informative Dear parents travellers,

We are thinking about travelling in South America in 5 years with our daughters(they will have 5 & 7 years old!)..is it too young to enjoy & take profit of this long journey or better wait for 7& 9 ??

Danny Desjarlais
Thank’s for your reply

(Would like “please”… to have some feedback from parents who have done long trip with early age toddlers!)