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According to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, Article 3:
For the purpose of assigning nationality, birth on a ship or aircraft
shall amount to birth in the territory of the State that gives its
flag to that ship or aircraft.
However, only about 40 nations (not including the USA) have ratified this convention - and what ...
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As an Iranian I can tell you that breast-feeding in public is NOT a crime (at least in Iran) and you don't need to expect any severe consequences for this. Mothers do feed their children here whenever/wherever needed and it's none of anybody's business to question them why they are feeding their children. It's however usually a good practice for breasts to ...
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According to the final report from the Museum of Science in Boston, MA, concerning the same exhibit, the average length of stay (of the polled visitors, of course) seems to be around an hour, with the shortest being 15 minutes and the longest being 170 minutes.
The exhibit had 37 stalls/panels in Boston, with the average group visiting a little over 19 of ...
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Risk of contracting malaria is higher in nearby countries than in Thailand. Look at this map from NHS Fit For Travel:
Risky areas are clearly regions bordering neighbouring countries. Borrowing from a previous answer I gave, malaria is transmitted by a specific type of mosquito (female anopheles) that breeds in still / stagnant water. When you're in ...
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It should be Ok
You are allowed to take baby food,
baby milk and sterilised water in your
hand baggage...
You are allowed to
take enough for the journey. In some
cases this may be over 100ml. The
adult carrying the baby food or milk
may be asked to verify it by tasting.
From
DirectGov - Air travel hand baggage rules
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Let me start off by saying the following: Don't do this unless you really have to wait until they are 3-4 at least. Yes I know it's cheaper to do it before that but you will have a lot more grief. Kids have very difficult time at that age coping with jet lag and cabin pressure changes during take off and landing, and most importantly having to stay in place ...
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Legoland Windsor is located approximately 20 miles west of Central London. Whether or not you consider that to be a tourist attraction of London is entirely up to you. However it proves to be very popular and is easy to get to for the thousands of "London" tourists , as is the town of Windsor & the Royal residence of Windsor Castle (as far as tourist ...
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When your child is still a baby, you can still travel like you traveled before. Babies sleep in the most awkward positions.
When the children hit the toddler phase, traveling gets complicated where the afternoon nap can complicate things. If your child still regularly takes a nap, doing a continuous road trip gets complicated if not impossible.
A very ...
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If you have only the toddler (and not, say, a 6 year old and 12 year old as well) I don't think it matters much where you stop. A full on amusement park is wasted on someone who can get hours of joy from a cardboard box or a stick (or, luxury, a cardboard box AND a stick.) You're wise to plan a route that takes you into towns large enough to have parks with ...
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The answer depends on the number of people travelling with you and the age of the infant. If you have an extra seat for your infant, you are required to bring your child seat that you use in your car on board. This results in even more baggage. Also you can only be sitting at certain rows, since an additional oxygen mask is required.
If your child is still ...
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Wow, interesting question. Nature-wise there's SO much to see in Ireland - Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway, the Dingle Peninsula. There's sights from Blarney Castle to the amazing history and sights of Belfast.
However, if you're after things specifically that children may enjoy - 'history' stuff is probably out ;) I'd suggest the following to include ...
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According to Delta's Baggage page you can check the child seat at curbside and doesn't count as standard baggage allowance. For JetBlue it's the same thing.
If the child doesn't fly with you it will count as baggage allowance in a standard way. They definitely won't let you bring it aboard the aircraft but they may not even let you bring it through ...
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We did a LOT of transatlantic traveling with 3 kids (starting at 6 months age or so). My daughter had her first free flight on her own miles when she was 4 years old :-)
It's entirely doable if properly prepared
If you need a layover, do it in Europe not the US. Otherwise on the way back you have to go through customs and immigration in the first US ...
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When a mother travels with baby (2 years) without father, what documents she needs to have for baby?
I'm sure that this has been asked here but I can't find the answer.
The general rule for children traveling in the company of one parent is that the second parent needs to provide a notarized letter that he or she is not opposed to the other parent to be traveling with the child.
I have provided this letter multiple times when my son traveled with my wife ...
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From my personal experience, you should expect to spend 50% more time doing the same trip as you would without your daughter (e.g. 6 weeks instead of 4). Also I would advise to always plan a few days ahead - finding accommodation after dark probably used to be minor annoyance before, but it can easily be a nightmare for both parents and the child now.
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I did feel that major cities in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Ha Noi) felt touristy, but considerably less compared to Thailand. Bag-snatching is somewhat common in the nightlife areas in Ho Chi Minh City but otherwise I didn't feel unsafe in any cities I visited.
While I haven't been there, Ha Long Bay is particularly well-known for its beauty and there are enough ...
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If you're driving along northern Ohio and Indiana, you'll be skirting the Great Lakes. Ohio abuts on Lake Erie, western Indiana touches the cleaner Lake Michigan just before you get to Chicago. If you want a "change of pace," it might be worth taking a small detour to see some lake views. There might be some parks along the way. It's been a number of decades ...
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Public transport is comfortable and easy in the Netherlands, and a good way to experience the country. You will need to change several times, which is always a bit of trouble with a baby, but it won't be worse than going through the airports. Do mind how far your destination in Maasbree is from the bus stop — though it might be easier to arrange a bike with ...
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You could check Seatguru for pitch, width, and seating details on a large number of airlines.
Depending on size and weight of your child some airlines (KL/AF) offer basinets if our demand in advance.
The most comfortable option is to buy a seat for you child and bring your car seat. KLM, Airfrance, TAP, but I assume many others allow to bring a car seat ...
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I travel all the time and am ex cabin crew, and my little one is a seasoned traveller at only 9 months . It's not as hard as you think....
The best seats for you would probably be ABC or HJK seats as you have booked 3 seats. This means no one climbing over you and just your family in the space. Check on SeatGuru for exact seating plans although they do not ...
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In principle the law of the native country of the carrier decides. So the answer first really depends on the airline. Then there are complicating factors. Some countries dictate their nationality to offspring of their nationals no matter where they are born. Other countries say that once born on native soil you are by definition their citizen.
So the main ...
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Smaller, family-operated hotels (known as Ryokan or Minshuku) are often much cheaper than large ones. They may have Japanese-style rooms where you sleep on futons, Western-style rooms with beds, or both, and there may be somewhat cheaper rooms with a shared bathroom. The rooms can be pretty small though, and the facilities not as new or high-class as you'd ...
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It is very common to do day trips from London to Windsor Castle The difference between the castle and Legoland on public transport is a 15 min bus (see below for reference and details).
Is it a London Attraction? Well that depends on how you measure London.
London
Technically London is the city of London (the square mile)
Greater London Area
The Greater ...
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In the US, I doubt any chain hotel can refuse children because there are laws prohibiting discrimination against families. Normally, this is seen in residential housing. Only senior retirement communities can restrict minors to short visits.
You might be able to find resorts that have segregated areas or facilities with adults-only hours. Some ...
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It varies for different airlines, so it's best to telephone your individual airline or check their website. It seems to be standard for international flights but not so for domestic flights.
These depend on the model of plane and some airlines also have a weight limit for allowing a child to use the bassinets. Check with your airline to determine if your ...
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Not with kids of my own and it being a while since I was that age, I'll leave it to you to decide, but Wikitravel's New Orleans page lists several childrens' attractions in the city:
Audubon Zoo (Audubon & University District)
Aquarium of the Americas (French Quarter)
Louisiana Childrens' Museum (Central Business District)
Storyland Amusement Park, ...
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Just got back from a 10+2 hr flight (and back) with our one-year-old and, despite a great airline (JAL) and lots of preparation, one of the flights was still pretty terrible -- considerably more so than flying Australia-Europe and back with the same kid when he was 5 months. So here's some wisdom earned the hard way:
Fly night flights. If the baby ...
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Maybe you know it already, but might be helpful for other readers, too: wheelmap.org
It's an OpenStreetMap where users can mark if places/buildings are wheelchair accessible. You can filter the map to only show places related to tourism.
Also, at least in Germany, some cities/areas have accessibility guides that list accessible hotels, free time ...
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Both Paris Pass AND City Passport include the Paris Visite card. It's not an option.
So the actual comparison is only between Paris Pass and City Passport.
The biggest difference is that Paris Pass includes everything they advertise, you only chose the age of the person and the days.
City Passport has different benefits depending on the days. For ...
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Machu Picchu itself is only around 2400 metres above sea level - well below the altitude that most people would suffer any real effects of altitude sickness, and about 1000 metres lower than Cuzco (3400 metres) where most people visit before heading to Machu Picchu.
If you are planning to trek then it really depends on which path you take.
The "Inca Trail" ...
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