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Travel with your
Kids
“[Your children] are going to start learning the tools for developing meaningful relationships, especially across differences, from an early age,”
- Dr. Robin Hancock
Lysbeth has been an avid traveler for as long as she can remember. She was fortunate to grow up in a family that placed a high value on exploring new destinations. From her early childhood to the present day, Lysbeth has had the opportunity to experience the rich cultures and breathtaking landscapes of the Caribbean, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Andrae traveled a considerable number of times, and has traveled to almost all continents. Together, they have years of expertise under their belts. But, now, it’s their children’s turn. Their children, Heaven and Harmony, have visited thirteen (17) countries, 4 continents, and now are on way to becoming a citizen of the world.
While traveling with a child at any age may seem like a daunting prospect, experts claim that it can significantly boost development. They say travel can expand a kid’s world, making them more empathetic toward cultural differences and helping them adapt to changing situations. It can even shape their linguistic development as babies.
Them: But they won't remember anything.
Us: Traveling With Kids expands, alters and stretches their little minds. They might not remember every little detail of every trip. However, taking pictures and going through them along the year have done wonders in helping our little ones remember many occurrences. It is proven that they WILL remember how they felt in a foreign country, better than they will remember a birthday party or a gift.
Them: ...They'll probably get sick.
Us: Before our first trip together, many people were uneasy about us traveling with our one-year-old. Some even thought we were crazy, saying things like, “Our kids can’t handle a drive to Grandma’s, how can you travel halfway around the world?” People tend to focus on risk, which is often difficult to measure. There’s also the common fear of getting sick or dealing with stomach issues.
We carefully assess all risks and take necessary precautions. Throughout the year, we prioritize building our children’s immune systems, ensuring they take the right vitamins to stay strong and healthy. And above all, we trust in God’s divine protection to guide and safeguard us.
Them: ...But that's so expensive. I'd have to break my pockets to do that.
Us: There are plenty of ways to make family travel more affordable. Book flights seasonally to get the best fares, and watch for deals on aggregator sites like Hotels.com and Expedia. If possible, consider traveling with a group tour for added savings. And don’t overlook budget-friendly options like camping—it’s a great way to immerse the kids in nature while keeping costs low.
Them: You have to pack so much stuff though.
Us: First, we research whether it's best to bring a carrier or a stroller, depending on the destination. When our first child was just one year old, we primarily used a carrier. As she grew older, we stopped traveling with bulky equipment and instead rented strollers or purchased inexpensive yet safe umbrella strollers (around $10) at our destination, leaving them behind before returning home.
As for diapers, wipes, and baby essentials, we buy most of them upon arrival.
When it comes to clothing, we pack lightly by booking Airbnbs with washing machines and dryers. For a typical three-week trip, we bring about seven outfits per child, do laundry weekly, and mix and match. They’re kids, if you set your priorities wisely, you’ll manage just fine
"Because The world is Their Classroom"
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