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We’re already in the thick of the holiday season. This time of year presents unique challenges when it comes to honoring the tenets of conscious parenting. After all, stockings need to be filled, traditions honored, and gifts given. Before falling into the consumer craziness, consider taking a more conscious approach. How? With these meaningful Christmas gift ideas for kids.

November 29, 2023

Meaningful Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

meaningful Christmas gift ideas

The new year has arrived! We’re renewing our wishes for a life of meaningful travel that can help us raise good global citizens and make a difference in the world. If you are looking for the perfect family getaway in 2018, why not choose a vacation that will impact not only your family but also […]

January 10, 2018

The Best Transformational Family Adventures for 2018

Our family trip to Panama this summer included three of my favorite things: nature, adventure and authentic connections. From the iconic Panama Canal, to the gorgeous beaches of Bocas del Toro, to the highlands of Chiriqui, the itinerary was filled with family-friendly activities and new discoveries. Group Travel There’s something unique about exploring a country […]

September 15, 2017

A Panama Family Adventure: Nature, Adventure and Authentic Connections

Traveling with young children can be daunting, but a lot of it is managing expectations and preparing for success. As a parent and avid traveler myself, there’s no denying it: our days of “winging it” are over. Family travel may require more preparation, but it is certainly one the best things you can do for […]

March 31, 2017

Our Family Travel Essentials

Our Whole Village Travel Essentials

Definition of “Culture” from Dictionary.com: “The sum total of ways of living built up by a group of human beings and transmitted from one generation to another.” What’s the good, bad, and ugly of your home culture? No matter where you’re from, you’ve lived and breathed that particular way of living for a good bit […]

March 20, 2017

How Travel Can Release Our Kids from the Confines of Our Own Culture

Raising globally minded children through family travel

With Spring Break and summer vacation right around the corner, many families are planning for an unforgettable family holiday. If you are looking for the perfect family getaway in 2017, why not choose a vacation that will impact not only your family but also benefit others. Conscious traveling with a family has never been easier or […]

March 6, 2017

Have You Planned Your 2017 Family Vacation? Here Are Our Top 5 Destination Choices.

top family destinations for 2017

That is so awesome that you are taking time to travel with your family! I truly believe that travel is an experience that everyone deserves and needs. Seeing the world is not only fun, but it also enriches our lives and expands our perspectives. By traveling abroad with your children, you are taking a pivotal […]

January 13, 2017

The Teacher’s Guide to Traveling with Children During the School Year

Traveling with Kids during the school year

Spain might have a king, but the kids are the ones who truly rule the country. Little ones are an intrinsic part of everyday life. And life seems to revolve around family. We lived in Madrid for four wonderful years. Yet, the cultural differences never ceased to amaze me. Especially when it comes to parenting. […]

November 11, 2016

How to Parent Like a Spaniard

Travelling abroad with children

Halloween is believed to have originated with the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires, leave food and wine on their doorsteps to ward off the departed, and wear costumes to avoid being recognized by these ghosts. In the 8th century, the Christian church instituted All Saints’ Day, also called All […]

October 29, 2016

World Stories: Halloween and the Origin of Trick-or-Treating

Traveling with children

As if parenting weren’t demanding enough, raising a child today comes with an extra challenge. We’re parenting our children for a world that is seamlessly connected in many ways, yet deeply divided in fundamental aspects. Technology may bring us closer, but the psychological distance is more evident than ever. The world craves peace, harmony and understanding. […]

October 14, 2016

Parenting for a Better World: Why We Need Global Citizens

Gentle parenting and travel