I often hear people say they want to wait to take their kids on a big adventure until they are old enough to remember or appreciate the experience. It’s totally understandable and I have even echoed these sentiments myself. However, I’m starting to see an even greater value in traveling with children when they are infants and toddlers. While they may not remember every detail, they are gaining so much from exposure to new places, cultures, foods, sights, sounds, smells, etc. These experiences begin to shape our children, and help them become more adventurous, adaptable, curious, empathetic, and social.
