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While family trips can be amazing, the vast majority of families don’t have the time or the money for taking months-long backpacking trips through Europe or even a week of road tripping across the States. But while those longer trips might not always be possible, a shorter weekend away can still scratch that travel itch!
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Over the last 2 years, my family has spent over 6 months in Vietnam, so it’s high time that I got around to writing about what is easily one of my favorite spots in the…
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Here are some of my family’s favorite Field Trip Locations!
No need to travel far to take a family field trip! America has tons of amazing field trip opportunities!
Whether you’re looking to get into nature in one of the National Parks, learn about American history at an archeological site, or check out one of our amazing museums, America has it all!
My family loved our time in Antigua!
Guatemala has easy-to-hike volcanoes, coffee and cacao farm tours, and beautiful Spanish ruins. AND all of it is an easy drive from the airport.
Outside of Antigua, there are also Mayan ruins, black sand beaches, and nature reserves with fantastic creatures.
Fans of nature are sure to fall in love with South Africa! Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly safari, some of the best whale-watching in the world, or getting up close and personal with African Penguins, this is the destination for doing it all!
Plus, South Africa is also home to world-class city destinations, like Cape Town!
I have loved travel for as long as I can remember, but there’s something extra special about getting to bring your kids along for the ride!
From riding camels to the foot of the Great Pyramid, to snorkeling with sharks in the Galapagos Islands, exploring the world with kids is highly educational fun for the whole family!
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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