The Little Travelers Review & Giveaway!

Recently I discovered this fabulous series of videos called The Little Travelers. This series is based around the concept of raising global children. Angelina Hart and her two daughters starting travelling when her daughters were ages 3 and 5. Their first trip was to Japan. Only a week prior to this trip, Angelina decided to document the trip from her daughters' perspectives. Angelina said, "I know a lot of people will never have the opportunity, funds or desire to go visit Japan themselves yet might still enjoy the experience of seeing a deeper insight into the country learning more than the things we all already know- chopsticks, sushi, bullet train." As the trip unfolded, Angelina continued to document their experience in Japan.

Review
I had the opportunity to review the Little Travelers Japan DVD. When I found out I was going to be able to see this video for myself, I was quite excited. Eight years ago I traveled to Japan as an exchange student with a group of students from my school. It was a wonderful experience and ever since I left, I have missed it immensely and I yearn to go back someday. I was looking forward to viewing this DVD because I figured it would bring back a lot of good memories, as well as allow me to see things again that I had seen and experienced while I was there.

This DVD definitely lived up to my expectations…and actually surpassed them. Not only was I able to connect with the video since I had also participated in many of the things that the girls did, but I also discovered a whole list of things I wish I could have experienced as well. Those things that I wish I could have experienced are now on my list of things to do when I travel back to Japan someday.

I thought this video was wonderful because it demonstrates how much we can learn from children; their point of view can be so different from ours. I love that this video is completely narrated by Angelina's two daughters. I think that this will increases other children's interest in the DVD and in exploring other places and cultures. One thing that surprised me about this video was how daring Angelina's daughters were (especially with all the new food). Finally, I love that their videos live by the following quote, “Follow our adventures, and see how friendship becomes our common language.” After you have lived in a situation where you cannot speak the same language as most of the people around you, you will realize how true this phrase really is.

Overall, this is an excellent video and I would recommend it to anyone who travels with their children or wishes they could. Or, even for people who want their children to become more culturally aware. This series is a perfect way to explore the world without having to leave your home. Besides the Japan DVD, Angelina has also created a Bali DVD and a British Isles DVD. In addition, Angelina is currently in the process of documenting their trip to Iran. After viewing their first video, I am looking forward to seeing the rest of their series and sharing in their adventures!

**Trailers for all the videos can be found here.

What can you win? One winner will receive one DVD of their choice from the Little Travelers’ Series.

To enter, go to the Little Travelers website and tell me what DVD you’d choose if you won. You also must tell me what you think you’d like about that specific DVD. Both of these questions must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.

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This giveaway will end on Sunday, February 1st at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to everyone worldwide!

Good Luck!


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