12 Reasons My Mom Is The Best Travel Buddy

Traveling is great, but it’s even better when I get to do it with the awesome individual that I call my mom.

1. She has accepted my travel fashion as it has progressed through the years.

Even when that did include my colored sweatshort period.

2. She’s not afraid to be silly.

And shows me that it’s ok to be a little goofy in public.

3. She is always up for getting desserts.

Even when it includes the huge platters that we will never finish and will have to leave behind in that city.

4. She is always up for trying something new.

Even if she is really afraid.

5. She always the one to make sure we get the cool family photos.

And this is the one we dubbed “The Family Tree”.

6. She never leaves anyone behind.

And this includes the stuffed frogs that I have won multiple years at the beach.

7. She is always prepared for all travel situations.

And she is always helping me which includes giving me her coat in the rain.

8. She makes sure we see all the popular sites in the city.

And she has passed this skill on to me which I am really grateful for.

9. She can get in the zone when we go to museums.

And is totally on board with spending hours walking around them.

10. She taught me not be afraid to take that touristy photo.

Mom - 2011; Me - 2013

11. We agree on the odd places we want to visit.

Even when it includes houses made out of gingerbread.

12. And finally she makes me more adventurous.

She is always discovering new places and showing me new things. Thanks Mom for traveling with me and showing me so much of the world. I cannot wait to continue our adventures. Happy Mother’s Day!