One day, I hope they realizeā¦
One day, I hope they realize we werenāt ājust taking trips.ā
We were giving them a childhood full of remember whenā¦
Remember when we got on that plane?
Remember when we tried that food?
Remember when we got completely lost? š
Remember when Mom made us take 47 pictures?
Remember when we saw something weād only ever seen in books?
Will they remember every country? Probably not.
But I hope they remember the feeling of discovering the world together. I hope being curious about new places, people, cultures and experiences becomes part of who they are.
And listenā¦we are NOT rich. Sometimes itās points. Sometimes itās a deal I refused to pass up. Sometimes itās me moving things around because Iāve already decided weāre going. And sometimes itās Hubs looking at me like, āAnother trip?!ā š
But I āll never regret prioritizing experiences with them.
Because one day theyāll have their own lives, their own people and their own adventures.
And maybe, just maybe, theyāll be somewhere beautiful and think:
āThis is what we did growing up.ā š„¹
Thatās the part that gets me.
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Traveling with family is often seen as a luxury reserved for the wealthy, but Iāve found that with creativity and determination, itās truly accessible to many. Like Fun with The Johnsons, my family isnāt rich either, yet we prioritize experiences over material things. Itās about smart planning ā using airline points, capitalizing on travel deals, and sometimes just making impulsive decisions to seize the moment. One memorable trip started with a last-minute deal that didnāt seem perfect at first, but ended up being filled with laughter and discovery. We got lost in a vibrant market, tasted exotic foods we couldnāt pronounce, and collected stories that still make us smile. These experiences are priceless and provide children with a sense of curiosity and wonder about the world. Iāve learned that the value lies not in visiting every destination, but in fostering a mindset of exploration and openness to new cultures, just like the Johnsons hope their kids remember. Travel teaches resilience ā dealing with unplanned detours or language barriers becomes a shared family adventure rather than a hassle. Even when budgets are tight, creativity can make dreams come true. Consider local weekend road trips, camping excursions, or cultural festivals in your area as stepping stones to bigger adventures. The key is consistency and making travel a normal part of life, not an occasional extravagance. These shared journeys strengthen family bonds and plant seeds for lifelong love of travel in children. When they grow up and explore the world on their own, hopefully theyāll carry a spark ignited by those childhood escapades. To me, thatās what "making memories" truly means ā creating a foundation of experiences that shape who we are.