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  1. Taking toddlers to Africa
    Created by: Simon and Jane (winesfamily@thefree.net)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 7:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Next year we are taking a 2yr old and a 5yr old to South Africa and Zimbabwe. We will spend around a month there and will hire 4x4. We will be staying in cheap hotels and camping, but would also like to meet local families with similar aged kids. As we are going for a relatively short time do you have any hints on how to go about this?

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  2. Baby on a bike in Chile!
    Created by: Klaus Viggers (klavig@udd.aardassem.dk)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 0:44 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My wife and I are planning a trip from Santiargo (Chile)
    following the west coast of South America to Tierra del
    Fuego and then north following the east coast to Buerno
    Aires (Argentina). We plan to go most of the way on bikes
    with trailers. We have two children (1 and 3 years). We are
    looking for advice on almost any subject regarding this
    trip. We plan to go oct 98 to april 99.

    [Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Thu 26 Feb, 10:05].

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  3. Yeah, but how do you deal with Mom & Pop
    Created by: Jamie
    [Timestamp: Wed 25 Feb, 4:14 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi,
    My name is Jamie Cowan and I'm 12 years old. I'm traveling
    around the Caribbean in late July and have to take my
    parents with me. They're very well meaning but can be
    difficult to travel with. If anyone has any advice on how to
    keep them occupied, stop them getting jet lagged, keep them
    in good spirits etc, that would be cool.
    Thanks,
    Jamie

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  4. Train travel with 2-year-old
    Created by: Holden Lewis (holdenl@ix.netcom.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 24 Feb, 5:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My wife and I are considering taking a three-day trip across
    Canada this summer with our 2-year-old son. Right now he's a
    typical 19-month-old, with boundless energy and enormous
    lung capacity, so he can scream extremely loudly. Any
    advice? Is a train trip of this length something we should
    put off until he's older?

    [Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Thu 26 Feb, 10:17].

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  5. Traveling Families
    Created by: Pam (tekippe@mailcity.com)
    [Timestamp: Sat 21 Feb, 12:21 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    We are traveling to Europe, Seville, Paris, Antwerp, and
    more in June with 4 children ages 14 to 21. We are trying
    to make choice between train and car, plances to go that are
    "group" friendly, and any tips. Our first trip to Europe.
    Any advise. PT

    [Posts on this topic: 0. Latest post: Sat 21 Feb, 12:21].

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  6. Travelling Toddler
    Created by: Chris O'Neill (twoplanx@ns.sympatico.ca)
    [Timestamp: Thu 19 Feb, 23:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    We're going to be taking our daughter to NYC in May (she'll
    be 15 months, and she's already walking like a fiend. Just
    wndering from those who have travelled with toddlers, how do
    you let them do what they need without them disappearing,
    getting hurt, or putting them on a leash (yech!). Also, if
    there are any suggestions for train travel, since we're
    taking the rail there, and will be on the tracks for four
    days in total.
    Many thanks.
    Chris

    [Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Fri 20 Feb, 2:26].

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  7. Cheap living in Scotland?
    Created by: Colin (cjevons@bigpond.com)
    [Timestamp: Sun 15 Feb, 22:07 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    my family (3 kids, 4-8 yo plus 2 adults) are trying to get to Glasgow in the second half of this year for a couple of months. Any advice on cheap clean accommodation - etc. The UK is frighteningly expensive for families - any advice would be appreciated!

    [Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Tue 24 Feb, 20:23].

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  8. India with a 2 year old
    Created by: Krista (sfriebel@unixg.ubc.ca)
    [Timestamp: Sat 14 Feb, 13:37 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    We just returned from a 6 week trip to India and Bali with
    our two-year old son. It all worked out very well. I wrote a
    story about our trip on my web page. My URL is
    http://www.interchg.ubc.ca/sfriebel/kristaweb. Just follow
    the links to "Postcards from Rajasthan" As well I am pleased
    to answer any questions. Just e-mail me

    [Posts on this topic: 0. Latest post: Sat 14 Feb, 13:37].

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  9. 2.5
    Created by: Ed (edpeters@netvigator.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 14:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My wife and I have travelled extensively with our daughter
    (now 3) around Asia and also back to Europe. If anyone would
    like any advice please email me

    [Posts on this topic: 5. Latest post: Mon 23 Feb, 15:58].

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  10. Need advice on travelling with a baby
    Created by: John Paulsen (horn.grafisk@online.no)
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 3:51 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    This easter, I will fly with my 5 months old daughter, half
    around the world. HELP! Any advice on what to bring
    inflight, ear-pressure problems, airlines with good service
    for small children, helpfull gadgets, whatever you know,
    please share you wisdom and experience.

    [Posts on this topic: 3. Latest post: Tue 17 Feb, 21:28].

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  11. Someone's cryin m'lord
    Created by: Sal
    [Timestamp: Thu 12 Feb, 9:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My wife and I recently flew accross the country with our two-year-old, and he cried about two-thirds of the time. The worst part was that we had a layover in St Louis, so there were two ascents and two descents, and the change in air pressure hurt his ears like hell. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to alleviate the pain of the pressure changes?
    Thanks,
    Sal

    [Posts on this topic: 11. Latest post: Fri 27 Feb, 10:07].

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  12. At Last!
    Created by: Happy Crapper
    [Timestamp: Wed 11 Feb, 3:23 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Thank you. Glad to see this branch of the thorn tree.

    [Posts on this topic: 0. Latest post: Wed 11 Feb, 3:23].

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  13. Europe??
    Created by: Penny
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 19:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If this is a branch for those of us traveling with kids -
    then why does it say Europe at the top of this page??

    [Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Wed 11 Feb, 8:23].

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  14. Congratulations
    Created by: WDJ or LPI
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 12:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Welcome, new thorntree branch !

    [Posts on this topic: 5. Latest post: Wed 11 Feb, 8:35].

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