Why travelling is good for your family

Our family travels.  A lot.  We have travelled more when the kids were born compared to when it was just the two of us.

True, travelling with little kids is not exactly a walk in the park.  But, every time we travel, the whole 24 hours of each day is spent with each other.  We do not have to go to work, our daughter does not have to go to school.  Our time is focused on each other, sharing experiences, finding joy in the littlest of things.

Travelling is our way of bonding with each other.  Travelling helps us create more memories with our kids.  Travelling exposes them to different cultures, different food, different races and nationalities.  It also teaches them flexibilty.  They can adjust to any situation without difficulty.

Because our kids have been travelling since they were young, they have never had crying moments on the plane. In fact, they enjoy travelling.  They enjoy the time we spend together. They enjoy looking at pictures of our trips, especially pictures of when they were younger.  They like the idea that they were there with us on all those trips. Sure, they may not remember everything they experienced on those trips, but when they see themselves in those pictures, they also smile and feel good.  They know that they were part of the experience.

But for me, the best part of travelling is seeing the excitement on your kids' faces when they see new things, experience new places, try new food.  Travelling is an experience and learning not only for the kids, but for the parents as well.

So, travel with your kids.  It will never be a waste.  Look past the packing and unpacking, but on the time spent together. You will not regret it.