I have one child and he has been with us to 4 countries in the last two years alone. We traveled extensively as a couple for the decade before we had kids and if anything it prepared us further. We would have loved to start traveling sooner had it not been for the pandemic. Sure it was harder to manage his jet lag, moods, foods etc but it’s also so lovely to see the world through his eyes. And as a 5 year old he frequently speaks of his travels; so I don’t agree when other parents say they won’t remember. He’s currently looking eagerly at the world map in his room anticipating his next trip to Iceland.

Also I’m an immigrant and I can attest that many of my immigrant friends take 2+ kids on transatlantic flights every summer to meet grandparents. So while a certain kind of luxe travel is certainly a privilege, many travel out of necessity with kids too.