{"id":37046,"date":"2019-07-11T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=37046&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=37046"},"modified":"2025-03-15T00:09:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:09:07","slug":"how-to-travel-with-your-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-travel-with-your-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"How to travel with your parents as an adult (and keep your cool)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Travelling with one or both parents as an adult is a special experience. I\u2019ve done it a fair bit in the past few years <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/i>me living overseas has meant that we\u2019ve had about half a dozen trips together, ranging from one to three weeks. We\u2019ve been everywhere from <a href=\"\/japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Japan<\/a> to <a href=\"\/morocco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Morocco<\/a>, and they\u2019ve been pretty awesome experiences that I\u2019m incredibly grateful for.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, like any family, the dynamics can get intense when you\u2019re in each other\u2019s faces and space constantly. Small, unimportant things can suddenly become super annoying, such as the way your mum loves a blindingly bright phone screen when it\u2019s dark, or when your dad insists on seeking out a special kind of Japanese ice cream after every single meal in Tokyo, and it\u2019s mid-winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when you think about the decades of your drama that your folks have dealt with, it\u2019s only fair that you should avoid sweating the small stuff (especially if you came on this trip of your own free will).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are my tips on how to have a good time and be the nicest possible human while travelling with your parentals. These rules can apply to travel with any relative (like a sibling or extended family member), colleagues (who are a sort of family given the amount of time you spend with them) or even on a group tour with a variety of ages present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do: factor everyone in<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_37057\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37057\" class=\"wp-image-37057 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/En-route-from-London-to-Paris-with-mum-e1562307353831.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and daughter with suitcases at a train station\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/En-route-from-London-to-Paris-with-mum-e1562307353831.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/En-route-from-London-to-Paris-with-mum-e1562307353831-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Riding the rails to Paris with mum.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes without saying that there will be different <a href=\"\/adventures\/trekking-training-guide-tips\/\">fitness and energy levels when people travel<\/a> together. Add to that different personality types (outgoing vs introverted), different priorities (sightseeing vs relaxation) and different budgets (tight vs unlimited) and you\u2019ve got a lovely big melting pot of differences in any given travel party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially when travelling together for the first time, it\u2019s a good idea to try and suss out these things in the early trip-planning stages, so the trip will cater to everyone. You might be happy to brave an <a href=\"\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">overnight train in India<\/a> because it seems very adventurous, only to realise that your mum would not cope well with the ultra-basic train bed because of her bad back. Or maybe you\u2019ve got your heart set on <a href=\"\/bali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">a tropical island vibe<\/a>, but you forgot that your dad hates the sun. Get these wants and needs out on the table before you lock anything in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being considerate to others also applies to eating while on the road. If you\u2019re like me, good food is important. But getting a seat immediately is also very important for people in their 60s and up. So if you see a cool spot that your friends back home would <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loud music, dim lighting, standing-room only at the bar as you wait for a table for an hour<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>keep walking!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>LOVE FOOD? CONSIDER TRAVELLING WITH YOUR PARENTS ON ONE OF OUR REAL FOOD ADVENTURES\u00a0\u2013 VIEW OUR RANGE OF TRIPS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do: embrace new friends <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_37055\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37055\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Adventuring-in-Iceland-with-dad-e1562306323428.jpg\" alt=\"A father and daughter standing on a boardwalk in Iceland\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Adventuring-in-Iceland-with-dad-e1562306323428.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Adventuring-in-Iceland-with-dad-e1562306323428-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Adventuring-in-Iceland-with-dad-e1562306323428-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Adventuring-in-Iceland-with-dad-e1562306323428-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iceland adventures with Dad<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s perfectly normal for conversation to run out of steam after the first few days of travelling with your folks. This may lead to a blissful silence, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an increase in dad jokes that you haven\u2019t found funny since age 11.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when your mum gets chatting about knee surgery with a lady at the breakfast buffet or your dad starts talking about Swiss watchmakers with a guy on the bus, let them. Making friends on trips can help lighten the mood or diffuse any potential tension, and also lead to unexpectedly delightful connections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once on <a href=\"\/iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">a trip to Iceland<\/a>, my dad and I were on a puffin-spotting boat tour in Reykjavik (as you do) and he struck up a conversation with a guy from London. This not only gave me some contemplative moments admiring the cutest birds on earth, but we also ended up hanging out with this family for the rest of our time in Iceland. After five weeks on the road with just us, it was nice to have some fresh dad jokes brought into the mix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/kenya-family-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: WHAT IT\u2019S LIKE VISITING THE MAASAI PEOPLE ON INTREPID\u2019S KENYA FAMILY SAFARI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do: laugh about it\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_37060\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37060\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/In-Chantilly-my-big-brother-being-a-child-e1562307893500.jpg\" alt=\"A man riding a bike past a golf buggy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/In-Chantilly-my-big-brother-being-a-child-e1562307893500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/In-Chantilly-my-big-brother-being-a-child-e1562307893500-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/In-Chantilly-my-big-brother-being-a-child-e1562307893500-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/In-Chantilly-my-big-brother-being-a-child-e1562307893500-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My brother\u2019s an adult, but here he is acting like a child.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes I know, what a cliche. But short of being physically hurt or in danger, it\u2019s amazing how almost any travel mishap you survived will later become a hilarious story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take, for example, the time that I lost my passport in <a href=\"\/spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Spain<\/a>. It happened on a flight from Bilbao to Barcelona, and as they don\u2019t do customs between the two, I was able to get to our hotel before I realised that I\u2019d left my passport on the plane. My mum is an incredibly strong woman, and I\u2019ve only seen her cry twice in my life. One of those times was in the next 24 hours, as she begged an airline staff member to help us track down my passport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" data-wpil=\"url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34707 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-2-425x159.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-2-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-2-585x219.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>By some miracle I got it back. What helped<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>once I\u2019d gotten over the initial shock<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>was stepping back and seeing the humour amidst the drama. It was actually kind of funny how dopey I\u2019d been to leave my passport on a plane, mainly because it was in plain sight in a transparent seat pocket. It was also pretty amusing that my passport was on a little adventure around Europe by itself as we spoke. Although I will say that a local tapas bar with very good wine helped take the edge off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/mid-trip-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: THE MID-TRIP CRISIS IS A THING. HERE\u2019S HOW TO AVOID IT WHEN YOU TRAVEL.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do: take a back seat\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_37061\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37061\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-_friends_-in-London-e1562308029964.jpg\" alt=\"Two people standing between two policemen in London\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-_friends_-in-London-e1562308029964.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-_friends_-in-London-e1562308029964-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mum and dad with a few new friends in London&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a travel nut like me, you might have a research spreadsheet going just 24 hours after someone even mentions the idea of a trip. But something that I\u2019ve only just discovered is the unexpected joy of taking a back seat in travel planning, and trusting pros to do it for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing that\u2019s well hidden on Instagram is the sheer effort it takes to always be switched on while on the road<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>planning the next steps, navigating around cities, trying to communicate, staying safe and healthy, and having a good time on top of that. So on a recent <a href=\"\/vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">trip to Vietnam with Intrepid<\/a>, I was happy to experience a new kind of pleasure with group travel, where pretty much everything was planned for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/solo-traveller-becomes-group-tour-fan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: HOW INTREPID CONVERTED THIS PROUD SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLER INTO A GROUP TOUR FAN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are big benefits in choosing group travel for trips with your parents. Being in a group situation takes the pressure off you to always be chatty, because you\u2019ll likely make new friends (for life, in my case). And having a tour leader running the show means you can take a back seat and actually enjoy more of what\u2019s going on around you, rather than being glued to the maps app on your phone trying to navigate a maze of unfamiliar streets. Plus, it\u2019s so nice to have someone on hand who\u2019ll share their local knowledge and answer your questions<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>things that you can\u2019t always get by Googling it yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Don\u2019t: stinge on comfort\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_37059\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37059\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Hopping-on-a-boat-in-Thailand-e1562307738739.jpg\" alt=\"Three people wading through water to board a boat\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Hopping-on-a-boat-in-Thailand-e1562307738739.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Hopping-on-a-boat-in-Thailand-e1562307738739-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Hopping-on-a-boat-in-Thailand-e1562307738739-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Hopping-on-a-boat-in-Thailand-e1562307738739-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boating around in Thailand.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like me, you may have reached an age in life where a hotel pillow menu is far more exciting than the room service menu. That\u2019s because when you get older, things like neck pain can make you a horrible person to be around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When travelling with people in the 60+ bracket, you\u2019ll generally need to take that and double it, in terms of comfort needs. What may be \u2018super cute\u2019 to you and your mates<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>aka an AirBnB apartment with all its original, cramped, low-lit charm in Paris<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>might be a parent\u2019s literal nightmare and a minefield of meltdowns waiting to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing that little bit more in accommodation will always pay off, in my experience. Separate hotel rooms are of course the dream, but budget doesn\u2019t always allow it. This is where apartment rental comes in handy, but do try and find a place that\u2019s central, with lift access, proper beds and, if possible, central heating\/air conditioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of these are an option and you find yourself trying to sleep on a single bed \u2018cot\u2019 jammed next to your parents in your pokey hotel room as they snore loudly, read on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PREFER YOUR TRAVEL A LITTLE MORE COMFORTABLE? CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF COMFORT TOURS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Don\u2019t: forget \u2018you time\u2019<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_37058\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37058\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Enjoying-the-view-in-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-e1562307624688.jpg\" alt=\"A man taking photos of a castle in France\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Enjoying-the-view-in-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-e1562307624688.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Enjoying-the-view-in-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-e1562307624688-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Enjoying-the-view-in-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-e1562307624688-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Enjoying-the-view-in-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-e1562307624688-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snapping pics at Mont Saint-Michel.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learnt about travelling with the fam, it\u2019s that we all need our alone time. I spent years thinking that doing this would offend my travel companions, but nowadays I view it as a necessity. This also applies for when you\u2019re on a group tour and sharing a room with someone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be as simple as going for a walk before breakfast, or tuning to a podcast while on the road to your next destination. Or maybe on a free day you\u2019d like to go and see a sight or visit a museum that no one else is really into. Try and find a little bit of you time every day you\u2019re on the road<i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/i>it&#8217;ll give you space to breathe, switch off, and come back into the group feeling more refreshed and relaxed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>HEY PARENTS! TRAVELLING WITH KIDS UNDER 18? CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF FAMILY TRIPS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Don\u2019t: plan every single minute\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_37062\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37062\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-local-friends-in-Tokyo-e1562308258791.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people in Tokyo\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-local-friends-in-Tokyo-e1562308258791.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-local-friends-in-Tokyo-e1562308258791-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-local-friends-in-Tokyo-e1562308258791-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Making-local-friends-in-Tokyo-e1562308258791-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-37062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanging out in Tokyo.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When travelling with family, there are things that you should scope out in advance, like how you\u2019re going to get from the airport to your accommodation. Researching if local taxis are the go, checking if they have Uber in that city, or organising a transfer to your hotel will help those first few moments in a new place feel as calm and composed as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when it comes to how you spend your spare time, I can personally recommend going with the flow. Perhaps it means exploring two out of the thousand temples at Angkor in Siem Reap, because it\u2019s just too hot for your dad to stay out any longer. Or maybe you\u2019d hoped to conquer at least five wings of the Louvre, but your mum is totally knackered after exploring one. At moments like these, it\u2019s important to step back and remember that quality over quantity should take priority over bucket list-ticking, especially when you\u2019re travelling with other people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, I\u2019m a big believer that that some of the most memorable travel moments happen by chance. Unplanned wandering can lead to unexpectedly beautiful moments, like passing a joyful wedding party in <a href=\"\/india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Jodhpur<\/a> or stumbling upon a busking trio down a laneway in Venice. None of which would have happened if you\u2019d been more set on \u2018the plan\u2019 than looking up and taking in what\u2019s around you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leave your next family adventure to the experts. Join us on a small group adventure\u00a0\u2013 from <a href=\"\/argentina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">Argentina<\/a> to <a href=\"\/zanzibar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zanzibar <\/a>\u2013 now. <a href=\"\/destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View our range of adventures here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Feature photo by Ben McNamara. 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