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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't read all 15 pages but I can see how some people have never traveled. I have traveled to many countries but I had access to family money before I was working. When I was single and working, I had a high income and didn't have any of the family expenses (childcare, mortgage, college saving, kid stuff, family groceries). I was also very comfortable traveling by myself which made it very easy. Before 2005, there were always cheap fares. As long as my work schedule permitted it, I could fly to Paris or Rome for a few days on a cheap ticket. Since I lived in area where everyone travels, I could get lots of good tips on where to stay that was nice and reasonably priced. I didn't need much luggage. I can completely understand that for someone who was struggling to pay for college, pay off loans or had other expenses taking a gamble on a trip abroad would be foolish. If you aren't around people who can give lots of tips its hard to know where to stay without overpaying.

Even now with money, we are putting off international travel until our kids are older. The fuel prices are outrageous and when you multiple it times 4 it seems foolish to spend all that money to sit on an international beach rather than a domestic beach. I don't need bragging rights since I've been to these places already. Its easy to hop trains and visit lots of cities when you don't have much luggage. The idea is carting around all the kid stuff, our luggage, and carrying the kids half the time makes this logistically undesirable.

The key to successful travel with kids is to not mess with their sleep. An adult or even a teen can push past jet lag but it is difficult to go forward 7-9 hours. I wouldn't want to push young kids into this. Kids can be picky eaters. I have one adventure eater and one picky eater. Italy would be the only option for DC#2 and yes he would starve himself rather than try new foods. I have tried. [/quote]

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