The thing about holidays is there are various ways to ruin them
I’m talking slack packing.
Lack of logistical prep.
Wrong journey snacks.
Having to go with your actual family.
There are many hurdles to overcome. So let’s get into a quick guide on how to holiday right, right? Right.
“To your family, when you’re camping you’re the closest thing they’ve got to a real life Bear Grylls.”
A titan of travel
As a Dad, the airport is your backyard. You set the rules. Remember: You lead. They follow.
@tashgershfieldx #onthisday had to reshare my most viral video of my #airportdad #holiday #travel #fyp #airportlife #dadsoftiktok ♬ original sound – Tash Gershfield
When it comes to your plane, make sure to get a good view of your loyal steed for the journey to come.
How’s she shaping up? Likely that other Dads will join you in this crucial bit of pre-flight prep. Welcome their thoughts and insight. For they, too, are knowledgeable aviators.
“Unsheltered from wind, attacked by rain. Sweating and freezing in sleeping bags. Eating Werther’s Originals just to survive.”
King of camping
Some say the real test of a Dad comes when the family holiday takes place out there, in the elements, amongst the midges.
Sleeping in overpriced plastic under the stars, unsheltered from wind, attacked by rain.
Sweating and freezing in sleeping bags.
Eating Werther’s Originals just to survive.
That’s just night one.
But look, to your family, when you’re camping you’re the closest thing they’ve got to a real life Bear Grylls. They know you’ve prepared well.
@chrisspyrou The drama of it all. Someone should probably check in on him. #ethnicdads #bunnings #tent #dad #dadsoftiktok #dramatic #raining ♬ original sound – .ᐟ ✴︎ ⠀࣪˖ – ʚི♥︎ɞྀ
They’re looking to you so stay strong. And remember: tent pegs aren’t optional.
Beach Boss
The beach is a real proving ground for the holidaying Dad. It’s no picnic out on those dunes.
Yes, there’s the soothing sound of the surf, the beating heat of the sun. But the beach demands blood and sweat and tears.
Those holes aren’t going to dig themselves and God knows the kids won’t help. So grab any opportunity to stay beach body ready.
And always look around at your environs. Familiarise yourself. Scan for threats and of course, bond with your fellow Dads.
@pubity Elite stance… 😂 (@ywa_94) #beach #dad #dads ♬ son original – 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐑𝐘
Sultan of the swimming pool
There’s an art to being a Dad, poolside. A sense of style. The feeling that its you who understands your surroundings; that you can provide that safety net, that reassurance.
You know you need to make the right impression and you’ve got the fashion sense and strut to pull it off.
@latinus_us Bob, el recogedor de gorras, aparece y rescata la gorra perdida de una nadadora en la ronda de natación olímpica de #París2024. #Latinus #InformaciónParaTi ♬ original sound – Latinus
And remember: taking poolside calls on your holiday shows you mean business, but you keep your cool even if you end up in the pool.
