Future Horizons: London Calling
Looking even further ahead, I’m mulling the idea of a trip to London in the summer of 2025. This city, with its rich history and vibrant culture, offers a different kind of adventure. I’m already researching everything from historic sites like the Tower of London and the British Museum to modern attractions like the London Eye and the bustling Borough Market. The prospect of attending a football match or the Harry Potter experience live adds an extra layer of excitement for both the sports enthusiasts and literary buffs in our family.
Involving my kids in the planning process is a part of the fun. We spend evenings watching travel shows such as Somebody Feed Phil, whose unparalleled enthusiasm for experiencing traditional foods and meeting the locals who make a place special is an inspiration. Every location he visits becomes one for our bucket list: Kyoto. Edinburgh. Oaxaca. As Phil says, “A good restaurant is like a vacation; it transports you, and it becomes a lot more than just about the food.” This sentiment has informed many of our adventures, foreign and domestic. It’s fun to imagine that we will discover our own gems in each town, as Phil does, and make memories there. Including the kids in gathering ideas gets them invested in the process as well as the destination, and it’s a way to keep the spirit of adventure alive in our everyday lives.