The smart travelers chaperone Traveling with Kids/Teens
Taking my grandkids on trips in the US as well as many European & Central American countries are the most priceless experiences of my life. Challenging... maybe a bit, but worth it all the same. A few tips below are from my experiences and those from some members of our travel groups. * Once a location is chosen have the child pick out one location that they want to see. They can research it, figure out how to make it happen and be your tour guide for a few hours. It can be a museum, piece of art, monument, restaurant, etc.,,, but something that is a little less well known than the Eiffel Tower! * Pre planning is important when it comes to packing. Devise a list and allow only one carry on suitcase and a personal item. No lost luggage issues. Buy some mesh packing cubes. They are a great way to organize your suitcase.Add a luggage tag and contact info inside the suitcase... just in case. * Teach them to navigate the airports, read their boarding pass, go through security and find the gate. Help them figure out how to use public transportation. * Download travel apps such as a language translator, currency converter, maps, etc.and figure out your phone plan usage while overseas. * Learn about cultural customs, such as what to wear in churches or mosques, standing vs sitting at a coffee bar in Italy, greeting shop owner when entering a store. * Learn a few basic greetings and polite words in the language of the country you are visiting, and do not assume they speak English. Learn how to ask if they do.
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