Things never to skimp on when traveling with kids
Things never to skimp on when traveling with kids.
I like the points this article makes – it just seems to be more US centric than perhaps intended.
Ok, I don’t agree with the number one point, which is don’t skimp on the hotel. To me, that is a very American way to travel. In fact, ignoring hotels has been the number one way that we can actually afford to travel. I would amend this point to “do your research on your accommodation – read the reviews”. Now that I totally agree with.
Perhaps it’s having flown so often between Australia and NZ but both of these countries have quite strict regulations about what food you can and cannot take off the plane. If you came laden with snacks, you can expect to have your bags searched by sniffer dogs (and yes, you will have to open your bag on the airport floor and everyone will see the underwear you packed).In fact the sniffer dogs know if you’ve had fruit in your bags anytime over the past couple of weeks, so even if you don’t have fruit currently on you, your bags can be searched. I speak from personal experience! You will be required to dispose of any fruit or dairy products before customs. Pre-packaged, highly processed and unopened snacks may make it through customs (you will of course have to declare them) but I don’t see the benefit in carting around loads of highly sugared junk. I’m still trying to think of an alternative.
