With children not being consulted much of their opinions for traveling, a new series of travel guide apps have been created specifically for them.
This was the thought of Janeece Keller when she was on board her flight back to Sydney from London. She overheard a conversation between some children and their parents with the former complaining about the things they could do in Australia. This made her think about how to engage children in this type of activity.
Keller says that there are so many materials, books, and websites that guide parents who travel with children with what to do. However, there is barely anything for children. And since children now are growing fonder of playing with mum and dad’s smartphone or iPad, then, she thought about making the app.
Scheduled to be released in December, the first Bound Round destination guide will be released in Sydney to be followed in the Gold Coast, Canberra, Fiji, and Bali.
What’s more interesting about this app is that a board of directors has been created, composed of children, who will help in the creation of the said app.
"The idea is to take some of the pressure off parents by letting the kids discover through guides and games which are produced by local kids," said Keller.
Another feature of the app is that is can be utilized as an electronic travel journal wherein kids can share their adventures. Furthermore, there are information available on tourist destinations, opening hours of restaurants and boutiques, as well as discounts which are only made available for Bound Round customers.
The app has two versions. One is suitable for use of those aged 4-7 while the other is for those aged 8-12.
With this app, children will not only stay in any of the luxury villas in Bali or private villas in Bali as they will already be informed of the things they can enjoy on the island.
This was the thought of Janeece Keller when she was on board her flight back to Sydney from London. She overheard a conversation between some children and their parents with the former complaining about the things they could do in Australia. This made her think about how to engage children in this type of activity.
Keller says that there are so many materials, books, and websites that guide parents who travel with children with what to do. However, there is barely anything for children. And since children now are growing fonder of playing with mum and dad’s smartphone or iPad, then, she thought about making the app.
Scheduled to be released in December, the first Bound Round destination guide will be released in Sydney to be followed in the Gold Coast, Canberra, Fiji, and Bali.
What’s more interesting about this app is that a board of directors has been created, composed of children, who will help in the creation of the said app.
"The idea is to take some of the pressure off parents by letting the kids discover through guides and games which are produced by local kids," said Keller.
Another feature of the app is that is can be utilized as an electronic travel journal wherein kids can share their adventures. Furthermore, there are information available on tourist destinations, opening hours of restaurants and boutiques, as well as discounts which are only made available for Bound Round customers.
The app has two versions. One is suitable for use of those aged 4-7 while the other is for those aged 8-12.
With this app, children will not only stay in any of the luxury villas in Bali or private villas in Bali as they will already be informed of the things they can enjoy on the island.
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