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…
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…
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…
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…
There is a fine balance between over and under packing when it comes to carry on luggage. On one hand it is important to cater for worst case scenarios. Vomit, overflowing poo, delays, unexpected fevers and tantrums are just some of events I have encountered when travelling with my boys. On the other hand, carry…
So, I feel a little silly writing about frostbite from tropical Cairns, even if it has been a relatively chilly winter day here in Queensland. A snow vacation is hopefully on the cards for us in the next 12 months, and I know many of my friends and family will be enjoying snow holidays…
Hypothermia Hypothermia means a reduction in core body temperature below that which allows the body to function properly (35ºC). Hypothermia does not require freezing temperatures to occur. Just like frostbite however, it is riskier the colder, wetter, and windier it is. Children are more likely to get hypothermia the longer they are exposed to…
Whether it is a Sunday drive or cross-country road trip there is nothing like a sick child in the back of a car to ruin a driving adventure. The symptoms your child is experiencing are likely to be an unpleasant combination of nausea, vomiting, sweating and dizziness. Throw in the subjective sense of impending doom…
Montezuma’s Revenge, Bali Belly and the Rangoon Runs. All creative names for traveller’s diarrhea. The risk of acquiring traveller’s diarrhea is particularly high for those travelling to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America. The most common illness experienced by travellers, traveller’s diarrhea is defined as three unformed stools in a twenty-four…
As a first time mum to a 3 month old baby I was, perhaps unwisely persuaded to go on a round the world trip. The reason for this trip was twofold. One – the extended family had been planning a holiday in Italy for thee years. Second, it provided an opportunity for my far-flung family…