Comments on: Overcoming 7 Major Obstacles To Traveling The World – #5 You Have Kids Or Will Soon

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:30:01 +0000

The comment I hear the most is “you can do it because you don’t have kids” or “you won’t be able to travel once you have kids.” The words ‘can’t’ and ‘won’t’ really evoke my stubborn streak There are plenty of traveling families, I’ll chock you up as another great example.

By: Dee Andrews

Dee Andrews — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:22:04 +0000

We have always traveled with our two daughters, now 7 and 11 years old. Yes, traveling with kids is different than not, and you make accommodations for them, but it’s worth it all to see their curiosity and fresh perspective on the world and life.

Our family is recently back in the States from a year living abroad in Spain. Read about our travel and travails at http://www.travelandtravails.com.

Thanks for your great series and encouragement to get out and discover the world.

~Dee

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By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:07:51 +0000

I think all of the comments and links show that it is very possible to travel with children!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:40:47 +0000

Thanks for this post, the thought of doing a long journey with kids terrifies me but like the others have said life is too short and Im sure I would survive. Hopefully anyway!

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:02:01 +0000

There really are so many people out there traveling with children. I think it’s definitely a trend that will be increasing in the years to come – like your upcoming trip!

I think traveling with children is like almost anything else you have to deal with on the road, whether you’re single, a family, etc. Whatever it is you just adapt and go with it.

…and I agree life is short and unpredictable so why wait?

By: Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:57:12 +0000

Hi, it’s an interesting post. I did a RTW trip lots of years ago as a 19 year old, and rarely came across people with kids. I did come across some people in their mid twenties who were very patronising though and told me that I was too young to appreciate what I was doing! Now we’ve got children and are planning a RTW trip, leaving next year. Some people have suggested we wait until the children have left home, but as they are only 7, 4 and 3 we would have years to wait. I believe that you never know what is around the corner, so you should take your opportunities when they come. So travelling with children it is!

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:37:02 +0000

haha!…and mealtimes are a great way to slow down the daily pace. I can’t function myself without making time for it.

By: Sheila Scarborough

Sheila Scarborough — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:48:04 +0000

Thanks for a terrific article, Anil, with lots of good suggestions in the comments, too.

I couldn’t agree more – Just Do It (but at a slower pace and with fewer lofty expectations.)

And remember to eat….I never remember to eat and then wonder why all of us, kids included, are psychotic at 2 pm because no one’s had lunch.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:17:49 +0000

Hi Fran, funny you should mention that – a lot of the people I’ve run across who worry or put doubts into your head about traveling long-term are actually traveling (or have) long-term themselves!