Children Around The World – A Photo Essay.

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Editors Note: This is a guest post by fellow travel blogger Susan Shain. Please see her bio below to learn more about her.

Traveling to a new country is a journey into another world. The language is different. The food is different. The music is different. Even the smells are different. But one thing that stays the same? The kids.

I’ve worked with children in the United States, Tanzania, South Korea, and Nicaragua, and spent time with them in many other countries. I’ve come to the highly scientific conclusion that they’re the same everywhere. That’s what makes them so awesome. They laugh and cry at the same things. They’re maniacs at age 5 and too cool for school by age 13. Though one may be playing with a brand new soccer ball, and the other with one made out of old plastic bags, they’re still playing the same game.

The best part about kids, no matter where they’re from or how much money their family has, is their attitude: their energy, curiosity, and positivity. It’s the reason I enjoy working with them — and photographing them. In these photos, I’ve tried to capture some of that magic. I hope it’ll make you smile, or even better, inspire you to instill some child-like zeal and wonder into your own life.

Mongolia:

Kenya:

Tanzania:

Jordan:

Guatemala:

Philippines:

Nicaragua:

Israel:

Susan’s Bio:

Susan Shain has been working seasonal adventure jobs and traveling the world since 2008. Her favorite things ever are ice cream and baby anythings. If you’re sick of your 9-5 and are yearning for something different (or just like pretty pictures), check out her blog, Travel Junkette. You can also catch up with her on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.

*Please remember all photos on this website, unless otherwise noted, are copyrighted and property of Beers and Beans Travel Website & Bethany Salvon. Please do not use them without my permission. If you do want to use one of them please contact me first. Thanks!