Safety tips for parents traveling with kids

Going on a trip with your entire family is probably the best thing ever. Exploring unfamiliar places and experiencing new things together makes for the most unforgettable stories. But don’t forget that while on vacation, a lot of things can happen, and it’s always best to keep everyone safe, especially the kids. 

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Perhaps one of the most important things parents can do to keep their kids safe is to read up on the place they’re visiting, especially if they’re not familiar with it. There may be some details that may point out specific places as more hazardous than others. Take for instance going to national parks. Not every trail is safe or family-friendly. Parents should know this kind of information. 

Another key task before embarking on the exciting journey is to get everyone on the same page. Have a small family conference a day or two before leaving, with the agenda being ground rules. Kids should know what to do in case they inadvertently get separated from their parents. 

During the trip itself, have kids carry phones with GPS capability so you can tag them and see where they are again, just in case they get separated from you. Theme parks and monuments can sometimes get crowded. Along with this, write a note and have the kids carry the note around them. Make out the note to a policeman or any person of authority who the kids can approach if they get lost. 

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Retirement and travel, a perfect match

Life after retirement is pregnant with possibilities. Now that the 9 to 5 job is done, a lot of time can be spent doing the things you’ve always dreamed of doing. One amazing thing you should do during retirement is travel. Not only will you get to see places you’ve never seen before, you’ll also be doing your body a whole lot of good. This beats seating around all day playing solitaire or watching the latest soap opera on television. 

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As we mentioned earlier, traveling is good for the body. Many vacations will actually require people to walk a lot, and that’s a very good thing. Vacations may be the most fun way to exercise and the fact that you’re able to look forward to seeing something new conditions your mind to stay sharp and to tell your body to fight off fatigue. 

Exploring new lands is an exciting endeavor that retirees will surely love. As we get older, we yearn for the times when we could face adventures head on. However, old age has made this more difficult. Traveling to a degree, brings back that sense of adventure in all of us, no matter the age. For retirees, a trip takes their minds off the more serious topics about life and unburdens them of worry. A mind that is less stressed greatly contributes to a healthier well-being. 

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Experiencing the wonder of Modena

Modena, Italy, should be on every person’s must-visit list. Having traveled wildly through the years and across the globe, Modena has remained one the few places I love to visit in Europe and in all of the world. Visitors will surely love the region for its culture and calmness compared to others in the country. 

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Cars

If you’re a car enthusiast, make sure to pay Modena a visit. The region is home to Ferrari, Ducati, Maserati, and Lamborghini. Museo Ferrari is twelve kilometers outside of town, housing the history and motoring models of the famous motor name. Other supercar manufacturers offer a tour in their factories and visitors can even test drive these supercars at Modena Autodrome. 

Eats

Zampone or Cotechino Modena—the former’s less fatty version—are both dishes to try in the region. Three-star Michelin Osteria Francescana, dubbed as one of the world’s best restaurants, only has twelve tables to serve; if a dining experience here is desired, it would be best to secure a seat four months prior to your visit. Even with that kind of waiting time, a seat isn’t guaranteed. However, Osteria is always worth the wait. If you fail to have a seat reserved at the Michelin star-holding restaurant, local restaurants bring you back to the region’s roots as dishes served are of true Modena-nature. Enjoy different kinds of pasta, and ravish the sparkle of a Lambrusco. 

Piazzas 

Inspiring the famous Italian poem “The Stolen Bucket,” Piazza Grande and Piazza della Torre are great and timeless representations of the medieval times. The main square is surrounded by several monuments which includes the town hall, Cathedral Modena, medieval relics, and the picture-perfect 15th century tower. 

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Modena Living: Top things to do in Modena, Italy

While Italy is already one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, boasting of popular vacation cities like Venice, Rome, and Milan, one lesser known and historic pride of the country is Modena. It is a bastion of Roman glory, a seat of power during the late 1500s.

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Today, Modena is famous (especially to fans of cars) for being the birthplace of the late Enzo Ferrari. But few people know that its wide, arcaded streets and squares are cultural icons; in fact, the glorious ensemble of Modena’s cathedral, Piazza Grande, and the Ghirlandina Tower are collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visitors should begin by touring the Torre Ghirlandina located at the Piazza del Torre and north of the cathedral rises 88 meters into the sky. It was erected as a defense fortress, and now considered one of the finest campaniles in northern Italy. A visit to the older levels will reveal magnificent bas-reliefs of monsters, sirens, and knights.

For car enthusiasts, a trip to the Museo Enzo Ferrari is a must. It was where the famed car manufacturer was born and began his dreams of racing. Extensions to the preserved house have been added in the form of an exhibit hall which chronicles Ferrari’s life and work via multimedia displays, an art gallery, and an extensive collection of racing cars.

The next stop is the Palazzo dei Musei, a massive palace that houses municipal museums. You can find the province’s finest collection of Roman lapidary finds, covering Modena rich history of fine and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the modern age. Particularly interesting are the porcelain collections from the 15th to the 18th centuries, as well as an array of antique scientific instruments.

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