Weekly Link Roundup: Why Travel is Important; Austin With Kids

Some weeks seem to be about quantity, this week is about quality. I hope you will enjoy these articles as much as I did.

One of the reasons we travel is to understand other cultures, I'm really enjoying this series of articles written by children in Columbia and translated into English. In each one, the author tells you what he or she thinks you should know about Columbia and his or her life.

Check out the discussion on The Perrin Post about whether international travel is the route to world peace. I shared my thoughts (in comments) on why I think travel is important for my kids as did Nancy Brown from What a Trip and Pam Mandel from Nerds Eye View. Check it out, and add your own thoughts.

Not buying the argument about how much impact travel can have on kids? Read this story by a high school student who won a Matador Travel Scholorship and spent a life-changing summer abroad.

Squat toilets are a whole different deal for women, especially with a baby in a sling. 'nuff said. If you're traveling to Japan, Russia or a developing country with a baby this is a must read.

Like many families, we sometimes travel with Grandparents (or even a babysitter) to make things easier, and give us the chance to have an occasional meal out in a nice restaurant. Orbitz's article: Tips for Making Group Travel Work serves as a good reminder about how important it is to set everyone's expectations up front about the trip. You can find our tips about Traveling with a Nanny or Grandparents here.

Rookie Moms has a great article about What to do in Austin with Kids. There's a whole week's worth of activities, and they look like so much fun I'd consider hopping on a plane right now if our summer travel schedule wasn't already so full.

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