Tips For Taking A Long -Term Trip With Kids.

Ever dream of quitting work, renting out the family home and taking off to explore the world long-term? It's a step that plenty of parents would love to take but the thought of planning such a mammoth trip can be daunting especially when it takes all your energy just to get the kids out the door. It's easier than you think. Determined to make your family travel dream a reality? Here's our guide to the basics. 1. Make the decision and stick to it There are positives and negatives to a round-the-world trip with kids at any age: travelling with babies or toddlers is cheaper and there's no school to worry about but they're unlikely to remember much about the trip; older children will form longer-lasting memories but you'll need to keep up with their studies; and while teenagers can handle more intrepid undertakings, close friendships and looming exams may mean they'll take more convincing. Worry too much about the right time to go and you might never take the plunge. Just choose a date and get planning. You won't regret it. 2. Choose a travel style to suit your family While travelling with babies and toddlers needn't preclude adventurous travel, some destinations Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, for example are more tot-friendly than others. With older children and teenagers you could explore more challenging options such as a camping safari in the African bush or hiking in the Himalayas. Don't forget: a round-the-world adventure needn't involve a multi-stop plane ticket and a backpack; travelling overland in a campervan is a fun and flexible way to travel, or you could even try cycling across a continent or navigating the oceans in a sailboat...