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By: Travels with Children by minnemom » Notes from the Road: Texas, Day 1

Travels with Children by minnemom » Notes from the Road: Texas, Day 1 — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:34:56 +0000

[...] situation is exactly what I meant by my #1 travel tip of planning, yet being flexible. We’re thankful that we’re road-tripping, where we [...]

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:03:27 +0000

OK this is the 17th post of yours I've read recently with sage advice. Great stuff! .-= Lorraine´s last blog ..Sea Turtles With Kids =-.

By: minnemom

minnemom — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:33:36 +0000

Sandra, I love the journaling idea, in whatever way the kids can do it.

After every place we visit, we ask the kids, “What was your favorite thing?” It gives them a chance to look back on the experience and think of something that was meaningful to them. We’re sometimes surprised at the answers, so it’s nice to let them process the experience and express their favorites.

Linda

By: minnemom

minnemom — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:31:43 +0000

Yes, planning is important, but flexibility is the key. Happy travels!

Linda

By: minnemom

minnemom — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:30:39 +0000

Meg–

I’m glad you liked the post. Thanks for sharing it with others.

Linda

By: Carolina

Carolina — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:31:47 +0000

Hey, how did you know about my philosophy on life AND traveling? It's all about the contradictions. Or maybe it schizophrenic. Either way the advice is right on. .-= Carolina´s last blog ..Photo Friday: Samba From Neverland =-.

By: Amy @ The Q Family

Amy @ The Q Family — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:37:28 +0000

Wonderful tips! I know it might sound contradict for each tip but you have put it perfectly.. We have to plan for all the detail but be ready to change it. I think it’s part of family travel.
.-= Amy @ The Q Family´s last blog ..The Best Budget Friendly Souvenir when Travel with Kids =-.

By: Sandra Foyt

Sandra Foyt — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:34:02 +0000

You’ve got exactly right! This summer we completed our most ambitious road trip ever, two months looping around the country. My kids are a little older so they helped research destinations, and we had a very good idea of places that we wanted to see. Still, sometimes it’s hard to know what you’ll find when you get to a totally different part of the country. And, you don’t know what mood you & the kids will be when you get there. Flexibility and an open-minded attitude is critical.

Another thing that we like to do, traveling with older kids, is to let them journal the experience. When they were younger, they mostly pasted or taped artifacts (stickers, brochures, abc gum) into composition books. As they got older, they wrote more. This summer, I transcribed their journal entries onto their blogs (but I’m still finishing up this project!)

By the way, some of our best stops are at parks (national/state/or forest lands) or at historical museums with open grounds for running around.
.-= Sandra Foyt´s last blog ..Dreaming of a White Christmas =-.

By: Wanderluster

Wanderluster — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:35:04 +0000

Great reminders that we all need to be flexible when we travel – especially around the holidays!
.-= Wanderluster´s last blog ..Photo of the Day: Indian Turbans =-.

By: Kara

Kara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:25:08 +0000

We're gearing up for a 14-hour road trip later this month. Great tips! .-= Kara´s last blog ..Top Ten Weird and Wacky Travel Stories of 2009 =-.

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Great Links for 12.11 « SixSuitcaseTravel — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:18:00 +0000

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By: minnemom

minnemom — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:37:24 +0000

Thanks, Meg. I hope it’s helpful for several family travelers.

By: Meg

Meg — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:54:55 +0000

This is brilliant! You said it perfectly. I am posting it to my Facebook page so other parents can enjoy. .-= Meg´s last blog ..Making Travel Easier: Where to Buy Out of Season Clothes =-.