Many families take the children on holiday and travel for a few days or a few weeks when school holidays.
But Tim and Julie Rivernbark planning a longer vacation with their two children - Tyler (11 years) and Kara (9 years).
The family traveled around the world for one year, with visiting 30 countries.
Family Rivenbarks knew exactly what kind of vacation they want to enjoy. "We want to see the world as much as possible," said Julie.
Julie Rivenbark added, they soon realize that desire.
"We visited Europe, southern Africa, and now we want to Asia. So we've visited several major cities such as Dubai, Johannesburg, Rome and Bangkok, "added Julie.
They also spend time in the countryside, kayaking in Italy, flying with balloons in Myanmar, the Everest Base Camp in Nepal and safari in South Africa.
Tim Rivenbark, Julie husband, saying, make new friends is one of the most valuable experiences on this trip. "People are very friendly, welcoming and loving our children. Interacting with them, knowing their reaction when seeing our children enjoy a ride on their country, is a remarkable thing.
We inform our family website and they put comments and feedback on our website it. So we obtain input and feedback from the people we met along this journey "
11-year-old Tyler also learn from the people they meet. "In Africa, I learned that people have a different lifestyle than in the US," said Tyler.
Julie mentions the benefits of her two children to spend several weeks in each country of their destination.
The mother said, "They truly recognize the differences in the world that they may not be able to identify if only for 1-2 weeks to travel to these countries. So I guess, the longer trips that we do, the greater the impact on their view of the world. I see they are now much changed, although they themselves are not aware of it. "
Julie Rivenbark said their trip to India for five weeks presenting a new experience for Tyler and his sister Kara. "India is really affect the way they see the world.
They are aware of the ease in America, clean, quiet street where we could walk, they consider it normal. Now they have to be vigilant, brush your teeth with bottled water, be careful with food hygiene. We've been living a life like that for three months.
Another thing that is being studied Tyler, we were both studying Mandarin for six weeks, we exist in China and Taiwan. So he must master the language, "says Julie.
The daughter, Kara, know that it matters. "In the beginning people understand English. But after India, many people who do not understand English, "Kara said.
This family takes one year to prepare for this holiday and simplify the life of the first things that must be done.
They sell the house and car, Julie stopped working as an assistant doctor and Tim take unpaid leave from his office. As they travel from one country to another, the only item taken was a backpack that is not too heavy, easy to wash clothes and some of the most needed items.
"All that we take to be included in our backpack. So many things in detail, such as living in a hot climate, so it's like summer is not over, "said Tim.
"It's very eye-opening experience. I am satisfied with the items that I carry in the back. I do not lose the ease at home.
Most important is the memento obtained as a family and take her home, "said Julie.
Tyler and Kara bring their iPads to stay in touch with friends and communicate with teachers to work on school assignments. Tyler also made a video-blog for 365 days ".
"Every day I record them in a video about what we do. I put together all the video footage and edit it little by little. I ended up making a video about all we have done and put it up on YouTube so everyone can see it, "said Tyler.
There are still a lot of videos that will be posted on YouTube. Family Rivenbark still going to travel for six months. They will be heading to the East - visit Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Australia.
If you are interested in following their trip, visit the website at earthtrekkers.com Rivenbark family.
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