Canberra with kids.

Forget what you have heard about Canberra being a boring bureaucratic wasteland.  Canberra is a wonderful place to visit with children.  Those of you that read my previous post “That I will be thankful” will know that I was not looking forward to my trip to the Australian Capital Territory.  The visit was to allow…

Space to breathe. Qantas Club family zones.

The Qantas Club lost me when I became a mother.  Prior to having children I travelled frequently for work and frequently used the Club as an office on the move.  Once I had children, the business emphasis of the clubs and I just didn’t make a good fit.  I recently made a discovery that recruited…

Our Rodeo Day.

I get some raised eyebrows when I tell people that I love rodeos. “You don’t look like the rodeo sort.” I am told.  Most commonly friends and family attribute my North American origins (I have dual Australian-USA citizenship) as the reason I would stray from my middle-class urban Australian roots in this choice of spectator…

That I will be thankful.

I subscribe to the blog “The Idea of Home” by a woman called Alison Sampson.  She recently published a piece in The Age about thankfulness.  It was timely because I have been seeking a thankful spirit in my everyday life, and have been encouraging my four year old to do the same.  I am not…

Travel Tithing

I have a personal tension in writing this blog.  By its nature it is targeted to the wealthy, because it is only the privileged that can afford to travel.  I don’t however believe that travel is only about vacations.  I have travelled with my family for work, to sit my medical specialist exam, to attend…

What do the airlines offer traveling families M-Z?

Here is a summary of what some of the most popular airlines offer traveling families. Qantas Children’s fares – On international flights Lap children pay 10% of the adult fare.  Qantas occasionally offers special children’s airfares.  Check with Qantas whether these are available prior to booking your planned flight. Children’s luggage allowance – Children travelling…

What do the airlines offer traveling families? A-L

The following list details the services offered by a range of family oriented airlines.  While the services offered vary by class this summary details the services economy class passengers receive.  These details were true at the time of writing things may change.  Always confirm your specific luggage allowances directly with the airline once you have…