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Advice / Stories

10 Timeless Tips for Successful Vacations with Children of Any Age

No matter how young your children are, there are ways to bring them along on a family vacation and still have a wonderful experience. Here are 10 tips that can work with all ages to make your next vacation the best ever!

North America

Trans USA Train: Glacier National Park – East Side / Canada

The east side of Glacier National Park was no less spectacular than the west side. We continued our day hikes in the area and stayed in one of the historic lodges. A day trip to Waterton National Park in Alberta, Canada was a highlight.

Asia / Train Journeys

Japan: Kyoto and Takayama

We began our second week in Japan by visiting Kyoto and the wonderful temples in the city. Also included in our time there was a day trip to Nara.

Authentic Adventures / Europe / Train Journeys

Switzerland and More: Europe by Train and Foot

We took a three-week trip to five countries in Europe, using the train and bus as our primary modes of transportation. Our children were six and nine during this trip, which was their first taste of extended international travel in a hostel setting.

Europe / Train Journeys

Europe: Munich, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland

Munich was our first stop on our Europe trip. We stayed with a family friend and spent time in the city center as well as a church and beer garden just out of town. We then began our time in Switzerland by visiting Lucerne.

Europe / Train Journeys

Europe: Grindelwald and Kandersteg, Switzerland

We spent four days in the heart of Switzerland taking several different hikes. These ranged from day hikes to overnighting at two different huts nestled in the Swiss Alps.

More about Darren and Sandy

Read about Darren and Sandy to learn more about their early years of travel and motivations for their global adventures.

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