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In Praise Of National Pride While Abroad {Gadling}
Apr 11th 2012 3:22AM Great piece Dave! Even after two years living abroad, I still say I'm from New York first, America second. I went to Frankfurt last December to visit a German friend, and he insisted on taking me to Heidelberg, saying that other Americans wouldn't believe I'd go to Germany without seeing the city. We visited during the Christmas market season and it was pretty magical, thanks in part to having an "insider" along to steer us through and past the American tourists. Part of me does still cringe a bit when I hear other Americans in Istanbul, but I'm also proud that they came here, and I might even volunteer to show them around my adopted city.
Babies and first class: why is this an issue? {Gadling}
Mar 13th 2012 2:31AM Fair enough Charley, but I'd say there are lots of ways to calm the baby too. Lots of airlines are seating all the babies together in so-called "baby ghettos" which seems a bad idea given children tend to set each other off. A lot of it is up to the parents to choose flight times that will mean an easier baby, and a lot of space between passengers helps too!
10 travel excuses not to make in 2012 {Gadling}
Dec 20th 2011 4:23AM Great post, Jessica! I made a lot of these excuses for awhile before I became a traveler and now I can't imagine making any of them! Thanks for the link to KUA, I'm really loving travel with my baby and looking forward to more in the new year.
10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana {Gadling}
Dec 14th 2011 9:46AM Great info Don, thanks; I'll have to go back and spend some time exploring the country side. I'm not a skier (but I do enjoy the apres-ski cocktails and relaxing by the fire!) but have heard Slovenia has some of the best in Europe.
10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana {Gadling}
Dec 14th 2011 9:43AM Thanks Jan, always happy to hear tips, especially when wine is involved! I went through that region on the bus from Trieste, looks beautiful!
10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana {Gadling}
Dec 13th 2011 2:37PM Thanks for reading Carla, hope you make it there soon! There will probably be more tourists in the warmer months, but it's still nice to find a place relatively "undiscovered"!
10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana {Gadling}
Dec 13th 2011 10:13AM Agreed, Paul! Loved the buildings and graffiti too, some cool stuff on the trains. I checked out the Celica, not quite right for solo travel with a baby, but love the prison concept!
Knocked up abroad: applying for a baby's passport {Gadling}
Oct 26th 2011 1:26PM Thanks Melanie! The Istanbul consulate site seems to have improved their info page even in the two months since I applied, but it doesn't make the process or paperwork any easier.
Knocked up abroad: applying for a baby's passport {Gadling}
Oct 26th 2011 1:24PM Interesting question, I'm not sure about babies born at home. Laws vary so much even state to state with registering home births, let alone in different countries. I'd guess the parents would need to provide plenty of evidence that it was their child, medical records of doctors visits, and potentially blood tests. The US consulate just wants to verify that they are giving a passport and citizenship to the right baby!
Knocked up abroad: planning travel with a baby {Gadling}
Oct 25th 2011 2:34PM I totally agree, Susan, we always carry a wrap on trips as well and may leave the stroller behind for certain cities. I bought a new carrier here in Istanbul recently that also allows the baby to lie flat so I can set her down for short periods without carrying a whole seat or stroller. Look out for a review soon! Thanks for writing and happy travels!
