dad with 3 kids wants short travel within Europe

[Zane]

Posted by Zane on October 24, 2002 at 05:28:31:

I am a single dad with 2 x 20 month old twins, and a 6 year old, all girls, liveing in Switzerland, looking for cheap shotrt trips within Europe. i would like to see Rome, Paris, and other famouse historical places, but are on a budget and worried about where will be " child friendly" any sugestions would be greatly appreciated.

[ELIZABETH LOUISE MCDONALD]

Posted by ELIZABETH LOUISE MCDONALD on February 19, 2003 at 21:23:10:

In Reply to: dad with 3 kids wants short travel within Europe posted by Zane on October 24, 2002 at 05:28:31:

Hello,

I read your advertisement, and I'm very interested. I am a 22 year old student studying archaeology. I speak french moderately well, I studied french for seven years. I have also been to france once, and I also have been to Germany, Austria and Rome. I spent two weeks in Rome recently, and because of my major I know a lot about the art, history, and arcitecture of the area. Furthermore I teach pre kindergarten week day mornings, so i have a lot of expirence with kids. i can also give good personal and professional referances. thanks, i hope to hear from you!

**Elizabeth***

[Annette]

Posted by Annette on January 24, 2003 at 10:35:29:

In Reply to: dad with 3 kids wants short travel within Europe posted by Zane on October 24, 2002 at 05:28:31:

I have been to New Zealand and other international destinations from the US a number of times with my two little ones (girls now 3 & 5) and it is not the travel (airplanes and buses) but handeling them when you get to your destination. Your little ones require SO MUCH attention it takes all of your time to meet their needs. My strategy has been to go to places where there are family or friends that can help for a short time, like a day or half day even a weekend while you pop out. I have also traveled with a single friend and we took turns child minding. Lots of hotels offer babysitting services which might be an option for you, I have done this for an evening out. I think taking them with you on sight seeing jaunts (at least the twins) will not be enjoyable for you or them. This is probably not much help but I have logged alot of domestic and international miles with my girls and found there is no easy way. If you find one please let me know!! :) Good luck!