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澎湖深度親子學旅：在碧海藍天間，找回孩子的文化共鳴 When we plan a trip at Small World Explorers, it’s never just about a destination on a map. It’s about the stories that come home with us—the ones that change how our children see the world and, more importantly, how they see themselves. This June, we are stepping into something deeply personal. Small World Explorers is joining hands with 人人創學 (Renren Chuangxue) to launch our family pilot in the Penghu Archipelago 澎湖深度親子學旅 (June 26–29, 2026). We ar

When is a family trip more than just a trip? It’s a question we ask constantly at Small World Explorers. The answer, for us, is when it stops being about just seeing a place and starts being about connecting with it—when it sends us home with stories that change how our children see the world. That’s why I’m so thrilled to share our new partnership with 人人創學 (Renren Chuangxue) , a remarkable educator-led team in Taiwan. It’s Not Really a Travel Agency What drew me to Renre

For many American-born Asians (ABAs), the journey to understanding and embracing one's cultural heritage is a complex one. We often...

Traveling with family is a rare and precious gift—one that can pull us out of our routines and offer a chance to truly connect, discover...

The Holiday Break Mom Dilemma Two weeks off school. That magical window every winter when families across the Bay Area dream of hitting...

When Adventure Becomes Family Language When we plan a trip, it’s never just about the place on the map. It’s about the stories that come...

Let’s be honest: for most families in English-speaking countries, the ones who truly kept their Chinese weren’t relying just on homework...

20–30 school breaks. That’s it. If things go well—if my boys still want to travel with us through their teens—that’s how many chances we...