Sandy Van Soye

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” — Saint Augustine

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A List of 10 Timeless Tips for Successful Travel with Children of All Ages

No matter how young your children are, there are ways to bring them along on a family vacation and still have a wonderful experience. I have taken great trips with my two daughters from age three through their teen years. They have been to a total of 30 countries all over the world. Successful trips with children just take a little planning, communication and creativity. So, here are 10 tips that can work with all ages to make your next vacation the best ever!

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The Adventure of a Trip to Scotland

You may have noticed that it has been a few weeks since my last post. I took my oldest daughter, who just graduated from high school at the beginning of June, to Scotland as a graduation gift. When asked where she wanted to go on a mother-daughter trip, she replied “Scotland”. My husband wasn’t sure that it sounded like much of an ‘adventure’, compared to traveling to Africa or Asia, but I knew that even a country that is a close relative of ours in terms of culture and language could still turn out to be a great journey.

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