Playground Earth

Imagine our Earth as a huge playground:
Instead of climbing frames, there are skyscrapers. Instead of see-saws, there are mountains and valleys. Instead of swings, there are mazes of streets to explore; and instead of roundabouts there are trams, cable-cars and subways.

Seeing the world from this perspective is the gateway to the most exciting, entertaining and memorable travels you can have. That's why we wrote Playground Earth, as an invitation to let everyone's inner child be free. Although it has been specifically designed for families on holiday/vacation, the games and ideas in the pages will be of benefit to anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Who will enjoy this book?

° Parents who love travelling. The adventures can continue once you have your own family and be even more fun if you use the ideas and games in this book.
° Children who want adventure. Can there be a better way to boost confidence and open minds than by being real-life explorers?

° Families travelling on a budget. With your own imagination and the games and ideas provided in this book, there will be no need to rely on expensive zoos, theme parks and waxwork museums to keep your children amused. However, the book does contain ideas for enhancing those experiences as well.

° Anyone who is looking for things off the tourist trail. Crowds seem to flock to the same honeypot sites in the same destinations which can make travelling stressful and disappointing. With this book the focus is on the fun you can create with your travels rather than just going where everyone goes.

° Families wanting to do more stuff together. You can avoid that tug of war between what children and adults want to do by using the games and ideas in this book which will allow you to both have fun and explore a new destination.

° Anyone, any time, any place. Playground Earth is not just for travellers; it's ideas and games can spice up any experience, from a rainy Sunday afternoon at home, a long queue in the supermarket or the school bus ride.

This book shows you how to have a blast on your travels and with only a playful attitude, an imagination and the bare minimum of expenditure. It will also inspire your own games and ideas in the future.