When you hear Pokémon, you might think of one of two things. The first is that this franchise defined your childhood, and you’re still a fan all these years later. Or, your child is obsessed with the universe and constantly talks about the characters, games, shows, and Pokemon regions. Don’t brush it off as just cards or video games if it’s the latter. In addition to an activity encouraging reading, math, and strategy skills, Pokemon can also be a tool to introduce your children to countries worldwide. If you’re looking to plan a vacation to a destination that the whole family will enjoy, here are Pokemon regions and landmarks that you can visit IRL. A Parents’ Quick Guide to Pokemon The first Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Blue, were released in 1996, but the franchise is such a smash success that new versions of Pokémon come out almost every year. The central premise is to catch these creatures with magical attack moves known as Pokémon. Players try to catch as many different Pokémon as possible to complete their log, referred to as a Pokédex. Throughout their journeys in Pokemon regions, players (or trainers, as they are called in-game) level up […]