With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’re celebrating the incredible mother-daughter duos (and trios!) who have adventured with us across the globe. From moms and grandmas to mentors and lifelong role models, we’ve watched meaningful bonds grow even stronger on winding trails, mountaintops, and coastal shores. One thing is sure, sharing an adventure with your daughter, or the woman who feels like one, offers countless rewards. Today, we’re sharing just a few of the unforgettable highlights that make these journeys so special.
1. You begin to see each other in a new light and take on new roles
It’s easy to fall into the habit of seeing our mothers, daughters, or female family members solely through the lens of their familiar roles. Yet outside the routines of daily life, travel offers a chance to rediscover each other as full, complex individuals. New settings invite new perspectives, and often, deeper appreciation.
“When you see new things together, you get a different perspective of the other person. You make new wonderful memories instead of the old ones that sometimes we hang on to,” said Dot M.
The beauty of travel is that it can shift the entire relationship. Shared adventures can replace outdated narratives, build fresh connections, and open the door to seeing one another in a whole new light.
2. Neither of you has to be in charge
One of the most refreshing parts of traveling with Adventures in Good Company is that you don’t have to carry the burden of planning, coordinating, or making decisions. Everything, from the itinerary to the logistics, is thoughtfully handled, giving you the rare gift of simply showing up and being present. Without the usual pressures of "who's in charge" or "what's next," there’s more space to truly connect with each other.
“Both my kids were still young and at home and the center of my universe when mom and I started traveling, so it was very different to be somewhere and not have kids in town. We were able to have conversations about the kids, but also not about the kids. That was a neat part of being just the two of us- we just had time!” said Colleen B. about her first adventure to the Boundary Waters with her mom.
Megan N. shared a similar sentiment. She and her mom are both self-proclaimed strivers and their jobs keep them very busy. As Megan said, when you travel with an organized group with your mom, “you have the space just to be together and not the pressure of one person being in charge of something. It’s such a good break from the norm.”
3. Shared friendships can develop
When traveling with Adventures in Good Company, friendships naturally form along the way. With all the quality time spent together as a group, our small group trips create a welcoming space where both mothers and daughters can connect with other like-minded women. It’s not just about deepening the bond you share with each other; it’s also about expanding your circle, sharing laughter on the trail, and building new memories alongside a community of adventurous women. By the end of the trip, you're no longer just a duo—you’re part of a vibrant group of friends whose stories and smiles you’ll be talking about for years to come.
As Sarah R. shared, one key to making the most of the experience is giving each other the space to meet new people and pursue individual interests: “Giving each other the space to meet and talk to different people or do different things on the trip, and respecting the individual choices of the other. It's so easy to become inseparable, but the point of traveling is to do what you want to do. It is just as much a trip together as it is one separately."
Lisa D. echoed this theme after traveling with her daughters, reflecting on the joy of seeing them interact with others: “When your daughter gets out in the world, you don’t see them in their adult life, at work or with their new friends. It was fun to see Megan interact with other grown-ups like a grown-up. Plus, we get to make new friends together!”
4. You get some great stories to pass on to future generations!
“When my grandmother, mother and I climbed Kilimanjaro, we lost about half of our luggage on the trip. We had to split my clothes up so both my grandmother and my mother were wearing my underwear throughout the week,” said Sarah B. “What a story for down the road!”
Sarah’s mother, Colleen, and grandmother, Norine, recounted similar stories, each punctuated by laughter and enthusiasm.
Whether it’s something that makes you laugh or just the shared memories of being in a beautiful place, traveling makes you vulnerable to the kinds of experiences that are memory-makers.
5. The Inspiration Factor
There’s something incredibly powerful about seeing the woman who raised you hike a steep trail or crack a well-loved joke around a campfire. Travel offers the chance to view each other outside of familiar roles—and to appreciate who you both truly are.
“Jen was my adventurer when she was young and kept me active hiking, zip-lining, kayaking, scuba diving, and is the only person in the world who could convince me to skydive! When she moved away in 2014, I was fortunate to find AGC, allowing me to continue being active. I invited Jennifer to join me on the Machu Picchu hike in 2022 to celebrate her 30th birthday, and we found that we still love traveling together—she will always be my favorite adventure buddy,” shared Peggy C.
At its heart, traveling as a mother-daughter duo is about more than just spending time together, it’s about learning from and inspiring one another across generations.
“I’ve never been impacted by anyone outside of my family in the way that seeing my grandma and mom do these things has impacted me,” said Sarah Bridger. “It’s never been a doubt in my mind that when I’m 75, I too will still be traveling and doing crazy adventurous things.”
No matter the age or stage of life, traveling together creates endless opportunities to inspire, encourage, and see each other—and yourselves—in a new and empowering light.
It's not just about the places you explore—it's about the moments you share, the memories you create, and the ways you continue to grow together. Whether you're climbing mountains, swapping stories, or simply savoring time together, traveling with your mother, daughter, or cherished role model is a gift you'll cherish for a lifetime. Here's to many more adventures and many more memories made together.
