I have a confession.
When I first read Paul Bennett's responses to my question, I thought two things. Firstly, I thought the answers were not detailed enough and I want details! Secondly, I thought the tips weren’t particularly “unique” and I wanted new, never-been-shared before idea. I wanted a scoop!
Boy, was I being short-sighted because what quickly occurred to me is “why make it harder than it needs to be?” Being a business traveling parent can be hard enough and if your personal style and relationship with your kids is such that a phone call (or Skype video conference) makes the connection, then amen. What Paul shared with me is genuine, practical and without question, helpful.
But before unleashing that pragmatism, I also want to share this: Context Travel is something to know about. Another confession is that despite the fact that I travel to many amazing places, I don’t get to learn nearly enough about the cities I’m visiting. Context is all about providing what it describes as “scholar-led walks of the world's greatest cities”. I encourage a visit to the site and consideration of their services. Next visit to Istanbul, or anyplace the provide their services, I’m seriously thinking about it!
About 6 nights.
What is the one special routine you have to keep you connected with the kids while you're traveling?
We use video conferencing through skype. Also, whenever one of my daughters starts feeling funny about Daddy being away my wife just gives her a cell phone and she rings me, even the 2-year-old, which is fun.
I hate being away from my kids. I enjoy bringing them with me when I can, as I think it's a great experience for them.
Probably very little about the times when I'm gone by myself, hopefully a lot about the times that I bring them along.
Thanks , Paul, for the parenting and travel inspiration.
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