Browse our travel tips and inspiration.

OUR WHOLE VILLAGE BLOG

Okay, you’ve managed to survive road trips with little ones. So, flying with babies and kids should be a breeze, right? Not necessarily. Road trips and plane travel each come with unique considerations and needs. That said, if you’ve booked your flights and lodging, packed your bags, and read a thousand websites about the places […]

April 17, 2018

7 Tips for Stress-Free Flying with Kids

flying with kids

The internet is filled with parenting tips. Why? Because we want to give our children the building blocks for success in life: discipline, education, resilience. We want to help them develop a global mindset, learn empathy, and make the world a better place. That’s the gist of conscious parenting. In essence, having a set of […]

April 14, 2018

3 Parenting Tips from the Danish

PARENTING TIPS

Did you know that for every $100 spent by tourists in developing countries, only $5 remains in the local economy? Fortunately, we’re changing that model. How? With transformative family adventures! Read on to find out how we’re making the world a better place one family adventure at a time… Transformative Family Adventures When you book […]

April 10, 2018

Family Adventures that Change the World

family adventures

Sometimes parenting feels more like day-to-day survival than intentional action. From breakfast to bedtime, we’re so busy keeping our kids fed, clothed, healthy, and safe that raising a good global citizen gets lost in the shuffle. So, how do you give your child the world? Read on for three simple ways to make the travel […]

April 7, 2018

3 Simple Ways to Give Your Child the World

give your child the world

The results are in… Family vacations are more than fun. They’re critically important to the formation of lifelong bonds and raising resilient kids who think outside of the box. What’s more, family vacations stimulate brain development. And the memories made on trips become “happiness anchors” to help kids get through trying times later. Read on […]

April 4, 2018

Family Vacations Build Stronger Kids

family vacations

Around 84% of the world’s population is connected to some kind of religion, so there’s a pretty good chance that your kids are going to run into someone who has different beliefs at some point in their lives.  Whether it’s in their schools, teams, clubs or the jobs they will eventually go into, we all […]

March 15, 2018

5 Tips to Raise Tolerant Children in a Multi Faith World

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