7 International Trips for Kids - Where?
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Anonymous
Seriously? If everyone did this much travel in their lifetime, emissions from jets would choke our planet. I'm not some beatnik environmentalist, but this seems like a little much, especially for kids. |
Anonymous
The kids are already ten and they are planning for their teenage years. They’re looking at winter travel so the distances are going to be greater. |
Anonymous
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Japan
China Iceland N Italy/germany/N France Vancouver/not sure if you've been yet but the OR coast Mexico City Pantagonia/Chile Columbia I think it's a stretch but if you dare, Melbourne |
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One note from a mom with teens - once the hit sophomore HS yr travel is more about exploring where college will be and getting ready for tests in terms of prep time. We travelled a lot too until soph yr.
And I think what you're doing is great. You aren't gonna make it to the entire list but I get it. Life is going to happen and honestly it's ambitious at 10 to know how the years will track but I get you.  there were years we returned to a destination when we never ever do simply because it was so relaxing and we loved so much. That's important too - relaxing v exploring.
For all the naysayers - it's not a terrible thing to gift your kids the experience of travel. Everything will be more $$ and memories are all we have for anyone. |
Anonymous
Where do you recommend in northern Italy and France over Thanksgiving, winter break or spring break? |
Anonymous
Yes! Have been to Nola too. We have traveled a lot domestically. We also prioritized family visits over bigger international trips because that’s what the kids were into. |
Anonymous
Sports and visiting family makes it really hard to travel in summer even at this age. It’s not out of the questions but it’s not ideal. |
Anonymous
Obviously they miss school and bridge 2 weekends. |
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We had amazing time visiting Jordan.
On a different trip had great time in Austria, visiting Vienna, Salzburg, alps, and the lakes areas. Spent about a month there over the summer. Spain was great at well. |
Anonymous
| Keep in mind that if your kids aren’t used to walking a lot it might make city-based trips harder. |
Anonymous
| South Africa or somewhere in East Africa should be one for sure. |
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I am a fan of Europe. Easy and safe.
Switzerland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway. We also enjoyed Hawaii and Australia (the latter was a high school graduation gift). Places I have not been but might be fun: Scotland, Japan. (Mind you, I have enjoyed trips to Nepal, India, Mexico, South Africa and Thailand, but not with my child.) . You are smart. You will instill a love of travel in your kids, and teach them to be open to other ways of doing things. Plus, once they get older they may not want to travel with you (vs girlfriends/boyfriends, etc). Enjoy! |
Anonymous
NP here. I liked Tuscany, Venice and the Lakes. In France, it is pretty magical to spend the night on Mt St Michel . Annecy and Colmar (+nearby stork reserve) are also nice. The Loire Valley if they like castles. Sarlat in Dordogne. So much to see! |
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Adding to my own list: Croatia and Slovenia. |
Anonymous
Good point. |