Travelling with kids: how to ensure your children become fully immersed in new cultures on holiday
- Parents give their tips on how to ensure their children learn about new cultures and communities when they travel abroad
- Get your children to help plan the trip and even pack their own bag
Cecile Pont was over the moon when her husband’s work brought their young family to Hong Kong five years ago. Using the city as a base, she looked forward to exploring Asia’s diverse cultures and communities with her three children.
As they travelled around the region, however, Pont worried that her children might not learn from or remember their holiday experiences.
“It’s important to me that my kids get to know the country they’re visiting – from the flag and historical buildings to the customs and cuisine. But I couldn’t find an age-appropriate tool that would empower them to explore and retain their learning. So, I printed out PowerPoint slides with questions, games and colouring activities related to each country we were visiting. These piqued my children’s curiosity and their own desire to discover,” says Pont, a mother of three children, age nine, eight and four.
Inspired by her children’s and visiting friends’ feedback, Pont went on to create Enjoy Citizz, a range of children’s travel activity books that cover major Asian destinations.
