If you’re going to parent a toddler, why not parent somewhere else?

The statement above is my philosophy for why you should travel with your toddler. The toddler stage is difficult. But it’s difficult no matter where you are. So why not pack up your kiddo and explore things you’ve never seen before? Or, go back to a favorite destination you are already familiar with, and see what it’s like to add a toddler to the trip. Trust me, your favorite destination will not be experienced the same way with a toddler, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, I would argue, chances are it will be even better.

I often tell people that when you travel with young kids, you’re not really going on vacation. There is nothing relaxing about trips with toddlers (or babies, for that matter). But this phase in life is fleeting, and relaxing vacations will return again. At this stage, your toddler wants to go, go, go until they crash. It’s fun, and a challenge, to figure out how to make that happen.

So here are my top five reasons why you should travel with your toddler. Some of them are similar to the reasons why you should travel with your baby, but most are completely unique to the wonderful toddler stage.

Travel with your toddler because you want to travel

Travel with your toddler because they don’t care where you take them

Travel with your toddler because they’re relatively cheap

Travel with your toddler because their schedule is still quite flexible

Travel with your toddler because their dreams come to life (aka: Making unforgettable memories)

In Summary: The Top Five Reasons to Travel with Your Toddler

1. Because you want to travel

2. Because they don’t care where you take them

3. Because they’re still relatively cheap

4. Because their schedule is still quite flexible

5. Because their dreams come to life (aka: Making unforgettable memories)

I’m sure there are plenty more reasons to travel with your toddler, and I’d love to hear what you would add! Feel free to reach out to me either through this blog or on Instagram. If you have any questions in regards to traveling with your toddler, I’d be happy to help. You can also read this post about my tips with how to travel with your toddler.