National GeographicAug 31, 2026We Took Our Kid to the Ends of the Earth. Here’s What It Taught Us.A travel writer who’s taken her son everywhere, from a Zambian safari at age four to Antarctica at seven, shares the lessons that actually hold up.6 things in this storySouth Luangwa National ParkSightA team handled everything on safari here.ElsewhereEiffel TowerSightParis, FranceThe child thought it would be bigger.Waitomo Glowworm CavesAttractionWaitomo, New ZealandDiscover Waitomo home of New Zealand's world-famous tourist attractions.Johan Cruijff ArenaSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe author attended an Ajax soccer match here.All Blacks ExperienceSightAuckland, New ZealandAn experience chosen by the child.National Geographic-Lindblad Expedition CruisesPlaceAntarcticaRead the full piece at National Geographic →
