Travel has also become a teaching tool, one that allows Tenley to impart lessons of bravery, independence and open-mindedness. She takes pride in how travel has taught her children to problem-solve, manage stress and adapt to the unfamiliar. Even simple acts, like navigating an airport, have become learning moments. “I make sure they know how to find our gate by looking at the departure boards,” she explains. “I want them to be independent travelers. It’s not just about the trip—it’s about giving them the confidence to navigate the world.”
Her children, now four, seven, and ten, have become travelers in their own right. Every trip they take is an opportunity for growth—not just for the kids, but for Tenley as well. She delights in watching them tackle new challenges with the same curiosity and bravery she had on her first adventures.
“I think for me, it’s really exciting to see my kids be brave,” she says. “I get to relive my own experiences through them. When we climbed a tall tree in Ireland, my daughter scurried right to the top and rang the bell, just like I would have done years ago. And I got halfway up before I had to stop. She still teases me about it.”
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