Road trips are often an essential part of individual trips - whether directly from home when arriving by yourself, or on site to cover long stretches of a large region. Traveling by car has the advantage of being able to decide where to go and when to take breaks. You travel more slowly, but also more intensively. You can also have as much luggage and equipment with you as you want, or fit in the trunk ...
Most travelers connect the Galapagos Islands with exclusive cruise ships that take one to two weeks from island to island. Depending on the route (east, north or west), you will go to the larger main islands of the archipelago as well as to some places that can only be reached by boat. This is pure Galapagos - there is no other way, right? But there is always another way!
The myth that as soon as there are children you can only go on self-drive holidays on the farm or on the Baltic Sea has always worried me.
Traveling to Tanzania in a family-friendly way seems unthinkable for many. Too dangerous, too unsanitary, too risky, too fearful of malaria, too exclusive to bring children. But you can't see it that general. Of course there are malaria-prone areas and lodges in Tanzania that do not accept guests under the age of 18 or take children on jeep safaris. Fortunately, this does not apply to all regions of the country or to all safari lodges.
Africa as a travel destination with children sounds like an absolute no-go for many. I've been asked many times how I dare to do this with my own sons - by friends, family and acquaintances, but also by readers, customers and clients. The solution is very simple: preparation and planning.
