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an easy recipe to bring the taste of place home
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a virtual tour to make you feel like you are really there
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a book to keep the story of your journey alive
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common phrases for the destination
Each day focus on a different city and encourage the kids to use the local phrases and taste a new dish inspired by the flavors of the place. If you have a local restaurant that features cuisine from one of these places consider ordering take out (taste of place + local small business support). Encourage your children to ask questions and do a little of their own research about the destination. Have fun with it and find out where they might be interested in visiting in the future.
Barcelona
- Recipe: Tortilla de patatas
- Tour: Take a virtual tour of one of the most popular spots in Barcelona and a beautiful example of Gaudi’s work. Head to Park Guell
- Book: A Stroll with Mr. Gaudi
- Phrases: Hello – Hola  Goodbye – Adios  Please – Por favor  Thank you – Gracias
Florence
Florence is one of my favorite places on Earth and a great spot for families. It is easily walkable and a little less hectic than Rome.
- Recipe: Antipasti picnic or Italian Apple Cake
- Take a virtual tour of one of the most art galleries and museums in the world – The Uffizi Gallery
- Book: Renato and the Lion
- Phrases: Hello – Ciao or Buon giorno  Goodbye – Ciao or Arrivederci  Please – per favore  Thank you – grazie
London
London is a great city to introduce children to international travel with interesting history, approachable culture, and plenty of kid-friendly sites and activities.
- Recipe: Sausages and apple mash
- Tour: The Tower of London is one of the most popular sites in this packed city and has plenty of stories to keep the whole family entertained.
- Book: A Walk in London
- Phrases: (a few fun phrases)  Goodbye – Cheerio  Bangers and mash – sausage and mashed potatoes  Chips – french fries  Crisps – potato chips
Sydney
- Recipe: Bircher muesli
- Tour: The Taronga Zoo is a phenomenal facility and the staff is so knowledgable and caring the kids are sure to fall in love with this place.
- Book: Captian Kangaroo and the Big Bush BashÂ
- Phrases: (a few fun phrases to add to your repertoire) Hello – G’Day  Goodbye – Hooroo  Barby – barbecue/grill  Bikkie – cookie  Good on ya – great job/well done  Brekky – breakfast
Marrakech
A vibrant city combining cultures from different regions including French, African, Middle Eastern, and Spanish. The kids are sure to be fascinated by this place.
- Recipe: Moroccan Date Cake
- Tour: The whole city is a beautiful tapestry – Marrakech Tour
- Book: The Street Cats of Marrakech
- Phrases: Hello – ssalamu lekum  Goodbye – Ila yemsek’la khir  Please – afak’  Thank you – shukran bezzef
If there are other cities you are interested in showing your children just search online. There are so many ways to bring a little international exploration to your everyday life.