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A visit to Cape Panwa: Three Attractions to Consider
Cape Panwa is a picturesque peninsula on the southeastern part of Phuket, and if you’re traveling to Thailand and are currently deciding where to go, the area should most certainly be on your short list of possible destinations.

Epic Underwater Adventures in Timor L’este with Aquatica Dive Resort
After visiting with my family and seeing first-hand the incredible underwater scenery just off of Timor L’este’s coast, I’m ready to declare it one of the top must-visit places in the world for anyone looking for incredible underwater adventures!

Smooth Sailing – 5 Essential Tips for Stress-Free Family Travel Preparation
From packing the appropriate essentials to planning your itinerary, preparation is essential for a well-executed family trip! A little organization and a thinking a few steps in advance will help your family stay on the road to a stress-free vacation. Read on for some tips on what you can do to make your next family trip a little less stressful!
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Here are some of my family’s favorite Field Trip Locations!
My name is Jacob Smith, and I’m taking my family on a Neverending Field Trip. We’re exploring ancient ruins, digging up fossils, and relaxing in some amazing hot springs, all in the name of education.
I hope that our travels can help others to see that not only is educational travel with kids achievable but that it is one of the best decisions that a family can make.
Whether it is just a weekend trip to explore a new place, or deciding to explore the world full-time yourselves, may this blog help give you the information that you need to make it happen.

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Research shows that doing pre-learning with your kids is a key factor in determining how much they'll get out of a field trip. (Educationally speaking.) One of our kids' favorite ways to do pre-learning is by reading books filled with fun facts about our upcoming trip locations, but after scouring the internet for good resources for teaching kids about Hot Springs, I really couldn't find one I was satisfied with.
So, I wrote one!
What is a Hot Spring? is my first educational picture book that I've written and goes into detail about these incredible geological features that can be found across the world. Whether you're planning a family trip to Yellowstone National Park, relaxing in an onsen after exploring the Japanese countryside, or are just want to know why hot springs even exist, this is a great resource for curious kids!
And, bonus, it's available for free via Kindle Unlimited!
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Why Family Field Trips?
Field Trips provide an opportunity to engage in learning through doing, or experiential learning. Experiential learning has a ton of advantages over book learning, including increased engagement and retention of information. This makes field trips an invaluable resource for any family wanting to take their kids’ education deeper!
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