Helping others out can teach your kids the importance of compassion and consideration of others' well-being. That's why in your next family getaway, a volunteer vacation may be one of the most rewarding experiences that you and your family can share together, as volunteering in another land allows people to immerse themselves in a different culture that yields memories of a lifetime.[Readm More]
Ah, family vacations. Generally speaking, they're either going to be the best thing ever, or the worst thing ever. There's not too much of a spectrum between those extremes, because if everyone is satisfied, it's a thing of amazement, but if one person decides to throw a fit in a group vacation setting, then it's pretty much going to be miserable for everyone. And when it comes to family trips, the bottom line isn't going to be about cost, or distance, or even length, but rather if each person is individually satisfied based on their own person needs.
A fair percentage of the human population either currently has, or in the past has had, some type of trouble with addiction or addictive behavior. But, just because this is part of their personal equation, doesn't necessarily mean that they should have too many restrictions or reservations about traveling. More than anything else, these people just need a knowledgeable buddy.