Seeing the world through your child’s eyes is deeply moving. It’s priceless to watch them take in the unfamiliar, connect dots between cultures, ask curious questions, and light up with new possibilities when they encounter something novel. These experiences leave a lasting imprint on their little minds.
They may not remember every detail, but the impact stays
One common concern parents have concerning travel with kids, especially younger ones is: Will they even remember this trip?
The truth is, memory doesn’t work only in moments that are remembered perfectly. Children absorb the atmosphere, the feelings, the sense of wonder. Even the trips they don’t fully remember can influence their values, build confidence, and expand their mindset.
The exposure at a young age, whether it’s hearing new languages, trying new food, seeing how people live differently, forms a quiet but powerful foundation. They learn that the world is big, diverse, and full of possibilities. That kind of internal wiring can change how they dream.
Travel expands ambition beyond their home
Children growing up in one place can start to assume that what they see around them is all there is. But when they travel, especially abroad, they start to realise there are many ways to live, learn, and succeed.
That’s why we created the STEM Vacation to Singapore that’s happening from 27 July to 5 August 2025. It’s an experience designed to spark curiosity and ambition in a hands-on way. Kids will get to experience in real life, the technology they see in textbooks.
They’ll visit science centres, play with real gadgets, create their own experiments, and meet people building the future. For a Nigerian child, this is a seed that says, “you can be part of this too.” And in a world that is moving faster and faster towards tech and innovation, that exposure is priceless.
It teaches soft skills they’ll carry for life
Travel is filled with teachable moments. From learning how to read signs in an airport to figuring out which train to take, kids are picking up life skills they won’t learn in a classroom. Problem-solving, adaptability, patience, and even budgeting (yes, when they wear your ears out to buy them one more thing).
They also begin to understand how to interact with different people, how to be polite in unfamiliar situations, how to wait their turn in queues, and how to stay calm when plans change. All of these are powerful confidence boosters.
It builds emotional bonds and core memories
We can all remember our standout childhood moments, sometimes not because of what we did, but because of who we were with. Travel gives your family uninterrupted time together. No work calls, no school schedules. Just shared laughter, trying something new, and navigating the unknown as a team.
These are the memories your kids will talk about at 30:
“The day we tried street food and laughed because we couldn’t use the chopstick.”
“The moment I realised I wanted to become an engineer.”
These are the moments of connection that build trust, identity, and love.
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It’s a gift, not a race
Yes, travel with kids can be stressful. And not every family will be able to hop on a plane each year. But when you can, when the opportunity comes, don’t underestimate the gift you’re giving them.
Every child who gets to see a world outside their daily life is incredibly lucky. They may not fully realise it yet, but they will. And they’ll carry it with them in ways you can’t even imagine.
So whether you’re planning a beach trip, a road trip, or something as transformational as the Lery Hago STEM Vacation to Singapore, know that you’re doing more than “taking them on a holiday.” You’re expanding their world. You’re building their future.
And they’ll thank you for it someday.
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