Traveling With Adult Kids In The Empty Nest E141

Rick and Clancy just got back from ten days in Spain with both kids. This episode is about what family travel actually looks like when the kids are adults.The shared memories are still the point. They always have been. But the logistics are different now. The scheduling is a negotiation. The kids have opinions about destinations. And somewhere between the Sagrada Familia and the Picasso Museum, you realize their personalities have calcified into something very distinct and permanent.Rick and Clancy get into why they have always chosen travel over stuff, what independence looks like when your kid is navigating a foreign city, and how you keep family travel alive when everyone's calendar is pulling in a different direction.Our book, The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest, is out now. Find it at https://www.theloudquiet.comIf this episode has you thinking about family travel, come share where you're headed this summer in our Facebook community. We'd love to hear it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.comCHAPTERS00:00 Why travel with your kids at any age 02:30 Learning to be a visitor, not a tourist 05:00 The incident at the Sagrada Familia 07:30 Travel builds independence on steroids 10:30 Bribery and the adult kid travel equation 13:00 How trip planning changes with adult kids 16:30 When their schedules run the show 19:30 How different the kids really are 23:00 Missing people back home 27:00 What family travel looks like from hereWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).