While our kids are heading back to the classroom, I am always encouraged to learn something new myself. One incredible way we parents can do this is to take an educational trip…and that doesn’t mean it has to be purely academic.
There are so many opportunities for leaning a new skill while you travel, and many tours are set up for just that. I could list hundreds of different types of trips, but instead I will give you a few examples of programs that organize enriching vacations.
1) Universities and local colleges: Enquire at your alma mater – many colleges provide trips for alum. Stanford University for example offers some interesting trips, led by faculty members so they can impart their area of specialty in that region of the world. There are many types of trips, and many are geared toward families. Visit Iran….Costa Rica with your kids…or art and food rich Provence – and engage with other alum at the same time. Yes, there is a large academic component, but there is also free time for exploring.
For a less expensive alternative, check with your local junior college as well.
