Margaret Bensfield Sullivan talks about the challenges and lessons she learned while traveling with her family to 29 countries in the span of a year.
Life -changing experiences, unforgettable memories and beautiful pictures — these are things that come to mind when people think of a year-long family trip.
"The best part: canceling all bills. Not a single bill and we hit the road … our home was now our suitcase," she said."What kept us sane was — it was finite," she said. "It had an end date, and that was very reassuring." The Sullivan family, shown here at Machu Picchu in Peru, ran into several unforeseen circumstances throughout the year."We had packed every conceivable medication, and it never occurred to me that we would encounter lice," she said. "In New York, there are all kinds of services where people would come and eliminate these lice from your children. That did not exist in Germany."
"Wealthy tourists come into a place and feel like they want to contribute or do good. And so, they ... hand out school supplies at a school and that's not helpful for a community," she added. "It is harmful and potentially exploitative." The Sullivans reluctantly left home with only carry-on luggage, but were surprised to return home with their bags only half full.The couple also found themselves surprised by their energy levels during their extensive travels.
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