I am a nomad at heart. I got hooked on travelling at a young age. We live in a cold climate and being able to hop on a plane in the winter and get off the plane in the tropics was like a miracle to me. Trading white snow banks for white sandy beaches in a matter of hours! A trip we took to Europe, mainly Greece, when I was 13 was also life changing. It taught me that the world is a very big place with lots to discover. I remember getting pamphlets from the airline - each pamphlet had information about a different country this airline flew to. There must have been close to 50 pamphlets in my collection and I read each one of them. I would look at those pamphlets for hours, even organizing them into groups: my A list, B list, and so on. I made a vow that I would someday visit each one.
That was over 30 years ago, and I am happy to say I have been to over 70 countries. I met my spouce while travelling, and we share the same nomadic spirit. We have instilled the love of travelling in our children, taking them on a trip every chance we get. To date, they have visited 5 continents. I can honestly say that every trip has been a good one. Planning, being open to new things, and going with the flow are keys to travelling.
Travelling with kids is different then travelling as 2 adults. The choices of places and sights to visit will change once you have a family. Kids learn so much when they are exposed to different cultures and new places. It also brings you closer as a family.
My goal with this blog is to share some experiences with you, offer some travel recommendations and tips on travelling with kids. I hope you will take the journey with me.
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