When it comes to life skills, there is only so much that academic learning could teach a child.

This is simply because, in an academic setting, students are to learn about worldly knowledge, experiences, and differences through the interpretation of someone else.

While that “someone else” is always a highly respected entity that can transport them through experiences through their words, the actual benefits of the learned knowledge can only be obtained through real-world experience.

How Traveling Can Complement Academic Learning

Traveling is considered as one of the best learning experiences that one can benefit from. Instead of only seeing the world through someone else’s perspective, travels allow children to obtain firsthand experiences of their own. This way, they are able to form their own opinion towards a variety of aspects that they have only read or seen pictures about.

That is why taking regular vacations whenever your family can afford them is known as a wholesome practice. It helps your children learn about different places, different cultures, and different experiences all around the world. And that lets them compare their own experience to what they may have learned at school about the same subject.  

As a result, your children are able to grow with a deep respect for global history, a more empathized view of the people around the world, and an immense appreciation of how far we have all come as a species.

Making the Most Out of Free Time

Seeing the educational benefits of traveling, most families chose to go this route whenever they have free time. This free time could come in the form of a summer break, or a gap year where older children may have had to miss school for a good reason.

If your teenage child, sibling or loved one is currently enjoying some free time, then taking an education tour to one of the following places may prove to make great use of that leisure time.

Ecuador

As a country that allows you access to the magnificent Amazon, the stunning Andean highlands and the popular Galapagos Islands, Ecuador holds a promise of diverse experiences that are bound to educate anyone who visits the place. From wildlife to culture, and from food to locales, you and your family could enjoy a wide variety of experiences together. This provides you with some much needed bonding time while also learning new things along the way.

South Africa

Did you know that South Africa is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world? With rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and cape buffalos, the country is home to some of the world’s most sought after species. With plenty of cultural and entertainment options to boot, South Africa can provide an amazing family vacation with an abundance of educating experiences.

France

France is one of those places that have a rich history in old-world culture and a magnificent roster in modern arts. Whether it is literature, movies, gastronomy or fashion, you can learn an immense amount of knowledge that could be career or life changing especially for the young members of your family. Whether you are exploring the wine region in Bordeaux with your significant other or taking a road trip through stunning Marseilles, it can prove to be an immersive, memorable and educational trip for all of your family.