A couple discusses the true educational value of traveling the world by bike with children.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Chen Hua, did you see that news? A couple spent 500,000 yuan taking their 5-year-old on a cycling trip through 41 countries, and it’s sparked a lot of discussion.
陈花: I saw it! My coworkers are all talking about it. Some people envy their freedom, while others think they’re just moved by their own actions. What do you think?
黄刚: To be honest, as parents, having the courage to take a child around the world is really admirable. But I also wonder, what can such a young child actually learn from these travels?
陈花: Education isn’t just about classrooms or textbooks, right? I think experiences like this can’t be measured just by words or grades. As we often say in China, 'Traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books.'
黄刚: That’s true. I remember last year when we took our child to Shaanxi to see the Terracotta Warriors—he didn’t remember all the history, but afterwards he became really interested in archaeology and started borrowing books on his own.
陈花: Exactly! Actually, compared to deliberately arranging study tasks, a naturally developed interest is more valuable. Every family has different circumstances and ways of traveling, but as long as it’s genuine companionship, it’s worth affirming.
黄刚: You’re right—not every family has to spend a lot to travel the world. The most important thing is to spend time with your child and experience the joy of life together. That’s the real meaning of education.