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ronrat
Joined: 22 May 2006
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David,
If taking the baby I would recommend Fiji. Small kids don't travel that easy and it only 4 hours away. Places on the main island like the Naviti have incredible kids clubs. Basically do stuff like face painting, pool parties, kids meal times where they get pizza, ice cream , fish fingers and fruit and games rooms. We had a beer there once and one bloke said he hadn't seen any of his kids for days. They were up at 7, home by 8 and asleep 5 minutes later.The baby was being hand balled between the female Fijian ladies working around the bar. Babysitters are cheap (usually staff who get a few bucks and can watch TV ) while you can go out to dinner. Everyone speaks English and some good tours available. Not as cheap as Bali but certainly safer. And Bali is bogan city in Kuta. South East Asia is daunting for a baby as itis very hot and humid and outside of Singapore English is not always understood and traffic, except Laos, is chaotic.
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David 
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| luvdids wrote: | | David wrote: | | I have a list as long as my arm of basic stuff Im failing to do right now and that Id like to be doing. But the ultimate goal is to travel overseas at the end of the year. Its about time I finally ventured outside the country for the first time (going to Queensland doesnt officially count!) |
Where would you want to go first? I often daydream about other places to go.
Can give you tips on NZ (both islands), Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, London (been twice), Paris (been twice), parts of the US, Fiji, Italy, Dubai.
Now you've got me thinking about where to next! Maybe Singapore. Or Canada. Or Spain. Or the northern lights in Norway. Hmmm. |
Europes definitely a big one! Anywhere Scandinavia (particularly Finland) and France are top of the list, but also the UK, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Greece and Ukraine. Beyond Europe, Id love to see places like Iran, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Armenia, Ethiopia, Greenland, Mexico and Chile and yes, even the USA! 
Realistically, I suspect my maiden trip overseas will either be to Auckland (where my sisters just moved) or Toronto (where Lolas parents are). Neither are the most exotic destinations, I guess, but Im sure either will be a big adventure in its own right. Will certainly take up your offer if I end up in NZ, thanks!
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stui magpie 
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Or Tonga for many of the same reasons.
I remember going there when I was 12 on a boat cruise with my parents, we got army trucks to a coral beach and the local late teens guide was fascinated with my (then) white blonde hair. She was a honey but luckily I was too young to do anything more than feel uncomfortable, as her parents probably would have put me in the Hangi.
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Tannin 
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Is it new year already?
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stui magpie
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Yep, again.
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Morrigu
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| David wrote: | | luvdids wrote: | | David wrote: | | I have a list as long as my arm of basic stuff Im failing to do right now and that Id like to be doing. But the ultimate goal is to travel overseas at the end of the year. Its about time I finally ventured outside the country for the first time (going to Queensland doesnt officially count!) |
Where would you want to go first? I often daydream about other places to go.
Can give you tips on NZ (both islands), Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, London (been twice), Paris (been twice), parts of the US, Fiji, Italy, Dubai.
Now you've got me thinking about where to next! Maybe Singapore. Or Canada. Or Spain. Or the northern lights in Norway. Hmmm. |
Europes definitely a big one! Anywhere Scandinavia (particularly Finland) and France are top of the list, but also the UK, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Greece and Ukraine. Beyond Europe, Id love to see places like Iran, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Armenia, Ethiopia, Greenland, Mexico and Chile and yes, even the USA!
Realistically, I suspect my maiden trip overseas will either be to Auckland (where my sisters just moved) or Toronto (where Lolas parents are). Neither are the most exotic destinations, I guess, but Im sure either will be a big adventure in its own right. Will certainly take up your offer if I end up in NZ, thanks! |
Some great choices there David I'm lucky enough to have visited many - not the USA though - pass ta!
If you are taking the young fella then Europe as a first travel experience is a great choice - trains are fantastic and not that expensive and they have a different approach - kids are included in outings and dining not tucked away in kids clubs. Portugal and Spain particularly the north are beautiful and the food num num! And the Slavic countries are fantastic as well - Croatia is lovely and Slovenia is a delight!
We spent 5 months starting in Morrocco wandering around on trains and ferries we went back a couple of times and drove around - I reckon the trains were better - especially through the Alps and we picked up heaps of tips talking to other travellers.
I reckon you would love Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos - but they are not as easy to get around especially with a young un unless you want to spend $$$ on air travel or tours
I wouldn't pick Africa for a first trip - I love love love Africa but the phrase " African time" is not a myth - it's a challenge unless you spend shiploads on a " safari" - boring!! Self drive is the way to have the best experience but takes some serious planning and fingers crossed hope 
In the end it doesn't mater where you go - make the most of the experience - it's all brilliant!!! |
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luvdids 
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Great to have a bucket list of places to see, something to strive for. And must agree with Morrigu - doesn't matter where you go, anywhere is a new adventure and memory maker.
I've also been to Germany & Switzerland but only for a few days (long enough in Switzerland to realise how expensive it is!)
Looking forward to the end of the year to see where you're off to |
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Tannin
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| stui magpie wrote: | ^
Yep, again. |
Gosh! 2016 already!
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005
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| David wrote: |
Europes definitely a big one! Anywhere Scandinavia (particularly Finland) and France are top of the list, but also the UK, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Greece and Ukraine. Beyond Europe, Id love to see places like Iran, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Armenia, Ethiopia, Greenland, Mexico and Chile and yes, even the USA!
Realistically, I suspect my maiden trip overseas will either be to Auckland (where my sisters just moved) or Toronto (where Lolas parents are). Neither are the most exotic destinations, I guess, but Im sure either will be a big adventure in its own right. Will certainly take up your offer if I end up in NZ, thanks! |
Parts of New Zealand look pretty amazing, depends what you mean by exotic. My eldest is in NZ. ATM, Ill get there one day, when long flights are too much for me! If you do go to Toronto you will be pleasantly surprised, its quite a bit like Australia, and a lot likethe US without the guns! Niagara falls is under 2 hours from Toronto. If you can afford it I highly recommend a drive up the ice fields parkway and back, from Calgary, its just so incredibly beautiful. Google lake Louise, Banff and Jasper, Lola would love it.
Im just starting on our trip, got to get an Aussie passport first! No idea where yet, starting with the Greek Islands probably, end up in England. Im not fussed about the usual stuff people see in Europe, I fancy hiring a car and driving up from the bottom of Italy.
Good luck what ever you decide, I can send you some links for hotel and car deals if you want. Its amazing how much you can save with a bit of google and a glass of red! Of course staying with relos is even cheaper!! Cheers
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watt price tully 
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I initially thought you had a child you hadn't mentioned called David, I had to re-read it!!
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Lol!
Actually I spend so much time with junior that peoplehave been shocked to see the eldest!
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| watt price tully wrote: | | think positive wrote: | | David my eldest ... |
I initially thought you had a child you hadn't mentioned called David, I had to re-read it!! |
TP has decided to adopt our David. (She cannot resist the thought of grandchildren.) |
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Yeah nah no hurry there, happy borrowing some occasionally
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