Summer offers the perfect time for families to share fun adventures and bonding moments together; it gives everyone the opportunity to get to know each other outside the comforts of home while exploring a new place.
Young dads Chuckie Dreyfus and Luke Landrigan believe that when it comes to going out on adventures and experiencing new things, family must come first. No matter how busy they get in their careers and business endeavors, they make sure they’re able to spend some downtime with their family—whether around the metro or miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Out of town with Chuckie
Off camera, former teen star and now social media personality Chuckie enjoys dining out and capping the evening off with a nice film at the movie theater with his wife and two teenage kids. He also makes it a point to take his family out on a trip away from the busy city and spend a few days at the beach or in nearby provinces like Baguio or Tagaytay.
A simple staycation, he says, also does the trick.
But for this blogger father, getaways considerably far from the city and those where he can bring his family along are the best.
Chuckie’s definition of an extraordinary adventure with the family is one of exploring the unknown. Specifically, he enjoys trips that they have never done before, especially when it pushes them out of their comfort zone. One of his most favorite family trips is when they went to Vigan. Despite the distance, they all enjoyed singing along to songs they love.
“One of the things that make a great difference in the whole experience is how you get from one point to the other, especially when a trip takes a considerable amount of time getting to a particular destination. So that means making travel as comfortable, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible,” he shares.
Chuckie looks forward to embarking on more adventures with his family.
“I’d really love to go hiking up a mountain with my family. Or maybe go skydiving,” he shares. “We also look forward to visiting Japan soon. I always tell my kids that through traveling, you gain so much insight and better understanding of the world around you.”
Nature trip with Luke
Surfer and entrepreneur Luke enjoys going outdoors with his family. He shares he loves long drives out of town, hiking, surfing, and simply hanging out by the beach. He prefers private destinations surrounded by nature.
“An ideal trip is somewhere where there are less people, like a quiet riverside or a remote beach. There’s just something about the rawness that attracts me,” he says.
Luke recalls that his most recent family adventure to date was when the whole family traveled with their new-born baby, which went smoothly and safely.
This surfer dad also looks forward to driving to the mountains, park the car, and camp out for a few days. “You camp, set a bonfire, and just watch the stars at night.”
Taking family adventures farther and further
Family is definitely top priority for young dads Chuckie and Luke when it comes to planning for and going out on life’s greatest and most memorable adventures. Both fathers consider the Ford Everest as the ideal partner in family adventures and road trips. They agree that it is the most capable and innovative SUV for the family, with its comfortable interiors and smart driver-assist technologies that make for a safe and relaxing driving experience.
“The absolute comfort of my family inside the Ford Everest has greatly improved our disposition when stuck on the road. There’s more freedom to move and maneuver. Our experience with this vehicle has been so wonderful that we have become all the more excited for road trips and actually look forward to them,” shares Chuckie.
Luke adds, “I like how the Ford Everest has options for mud, sand, and road. We love going to spots that are least traveled to, so having those (features) gives me the confidence in the vehicle’s ability to handle any kind of terrain. I also liked how it is spacious and powerful, but still justifiably fuel efficient.”