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When we travel, we realize that as humans we share more similarities than differences. There’s also nothing like the holiday season with its messages of “Peace on Earth” and “Good Will Towards All” to get us thinking about how much we have in common. For example, despite rich and diverse cultures and languages, we all […]

December 13, 2018

Travel the World through Christmas Dinner Traditions

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Imagine the channels of the Chao Phraya River in Thailand teaming with thousands of slender wooden boats propelled by paddle-wielding vendors wearing conical hats. Each boat represents a shop filled to the brim with neat stacks of exotic goods or foods, an unforgettable assortment of vibrant hues and exotic fragrances. From seafood to fruit, souvenirs […]

December 6, 2018

Thailand with Kids: A Trip to a Floating Market

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December’s here! It’s officially time to break out the hot cocoa garnished with candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and lighted trees. And for those observing the Elf on the Shelf fever (I somehow have managed to avoid that tradition), the “festive” chaos has already started. Last week, we took a whirlwind tour of the world to […]

December 4, 2018

Around the World with Kids: Celebrating Christmas

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I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with travel writer Eric Stoen of the award-winning travel blog, TravelBabbo, to discuss kids, travel, and why you should take your little ones everywhere. Eric has traveled all over the world with his kids and shares his expert family travel advice here. He also discusses why kid-friendly […]

December 1, 2018

Travel Babbo’s Eric Stoen on Rethinking Kid-Friendly Destinations

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Fostering a family culture of gratitude pays huge dividends, now and later. Studies have shown that gratitude, more than any other characteristic, has the greatest impact on life satisfaction. Gratitude has been linked with an enhanced sense of social protection and support. It’s also a great predictor of optimistic, positive kids as they hit their […]

November 29, 2018

How to Foster a Family Culture of Gratitude

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‘Tis the season for festivity! Christmas receives most of the coverage this time of year. But children celebrate the holiday season differently around the globe. After reading this, you and your multicultural kids may be inspired to add a few new traditions to your own wintertime festivities. Let’s take a whirlwind tour around the world […]

November 27, 2018

Multicultural Kids: Celebrating the Holiday Season Around the Globe

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What does it mean to raise little travelers? It starts with planting seeds of excitement every time we travel near or far. When we water these seeds, they grow into compassion for others and caring for the environment. They blossom into open-minded curiosity and kindness and bear the fruit of resourcefulness, perseverance, and self-awareness. How […]

November 22, 2018

Holiday Gift Ideas for Little Travelers

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Crowded roadways. Packed TSA checkpoints. Long airplane flights. Family travel during the holidays brings new meaning to the word “stressful.” In fact, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel day of the year. Yikes! Ironically, this can leave you and your family feeling anything but appreciative right before Thanksgiving, a celebration of gratitude. […]

November 20, 2018

How to Foster Thankfulness During Family Travel

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Electronics have become a go-to way to keep kids entertained in airports, on car rides, and during airplane flights. But what if you’re committed to a week of  unplugged travel and decide to leave electronics behind? Yes, the prospect of flying without gadgets to keep kiddos quiet can feel daunting. But when it comes to […]

November 13, 2018

Unplugged Travel: How to Entertain Kids on a Plane

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500 million people follow Buddhist beliefs making it the fourth largest faith in the world. Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, a Hindu prince born in 563 B.C.E., Buddhism advocates for nonviolence and kindness. When it comes to Cambodia for kids, there are many multicultural lessons you can teach about Buddhism’s legacy in this […]

November 8, 2018

Cambodia for Kids: Exploring Buddhism’s Legacy

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