Travelling with toddlers and teens might sound too hard or no fun or scary, but it's wonderful, for you and your children. Just try it - you'll love it!
My three kids and I have been through 16 passports travelling across Europe (+Africa, +Asia), Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. We have a large collection of postcards, ticket stubs, guide books and stones gathered in our travels. Our backpacks are well-used, our packing list always up-to-date and there's a stash of foreign currency in my drawer, just waiting for the next trip.