Travelling with Grandchildren – Episode 209 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

Grandparents have a very special relationship with their grandkids, and it wasn’t until I chatted with the first guest in this episode of the podcast that it occurred to me that this important connection could be furthered even more through travelling together (although it seems obvious, now that I say it!).

I really loved speaking with three grandparents who have had such joy having their grandchildren “along for the ride” on trips – both with and without parents around. There are some truly special stories in this episode and I hope you enjoy hearing them as much as I did.

Show notes: Episode 209 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

Travelling With Grandchildren

Episode 209 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast was inspired by a chat I had with Rick Antonson a year or so back, who described a trip he’d taken in Canada with his ten-year-old grandson Riley. Since then I’ve been looking out for other stories of travelling with grandchildren and am excited to publish this episode with its three great tales. First up of course is Rick’s story which began it all – and I particularly love it because it takes place on a great train journey in Canada, something I’d like to emulate one day (hopefully before I have grandchildren of my own!),

Next, I chat with Nan Caple who is grandmother to ten – and has a wonderful family tradition of getting together on a trip with the extended family. I think her grandchildren are very lucky!

Finally, I loved speaking with Fiona Newman, a listener of the podcast who volunteered to tell her story of taking two of her grandchildren on a very special trip to Europe – the kind of trip that, I have no doubt, those kids will hold very dear in their hearts forever.

Links:

• Rick Antonson
• Nan Caple of Snellings View, Kangaroo Island
• Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers

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