If you are planning to holiday in Asia with your young family Black Courtland Sutton Jersey , here are some tips and recommendations to make your Asian holiday that much more enjoyable.
Be it relaxing in heavenly Bali villas, or hiking in Kuta Kinabalu, or enjoying Disney World in Tokyo, Asia offers a huge variety of holiday destinations for those with younger children.
However, as rewarding as it is, traveling with the younger ones in Asia is not always an easy sail.
Here are some insights gained traveling across Asia with children in tow, over the past 10 years.
Getting There and Back
It is more than likely that you will be taking a commercial flight to Asia.
Here is the first word of caution. As far as traveling with the young ones is concerned, not all airlines are created equal. No, I don锟絫 mean the level of service you can expect, as this seems to be of quite a high level whichever Asian based major airline you choose. In our experience Black Bradley Chubb Jersey , Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, and Emirates all offer great service when you are traveling with kids.
However, the big difference comes in how much different carriers choose to charge for the younger ones. Some carriers, for example, charge 10 percent of an adult fare, for infants, traveling on your lap, without a seat. At first Black Matt Paradis Jersey , this may sound like a fair deal. However, if you consider the fact that this 10 percent is calculated as a percentage of a -Full Published Adult Fare- price, you may find that you are paying as much for your infant锟絪 air fare, as you are for your own discounted fare! The good news is, not all airlines use this pricing policy, and if you shop around, you can save yourself hundreds of dollars even before you leave home!
Also, do keep in mind, that many airlines will offer special -Child Meals-. Some, such as Singapore Airlines Black Derek Wolfe Jersey , do also offer different menus for different age groups.
Similarly, for toddlers and older kids, it is worth checking what is on offer in terms of flight entertainment. Some airlines will have dedicated children锟絪 cartoon channels, with a large selection of entertainment options, whilst others may not. If you are traveling long-haul, this alone could make a huge difference to how well your Asian holiday kicks off.
Transportation on the Ground
The quality and safety of ground transportation varies immensely from one Asian Country to the other. However, as a general rule of thumb, do not expect taxis to provide child safety seats, and in many parts of Asia, even rental cars may not have the child safety seat option.
The good news is Black Chris Harris Jr Jersey , across most of Asia, metered taxis are plentiful, and relatively well maintained, with working seat belts. When you are in Singapore, you can expect (or even demand); fully functioning seat belts both at the front and back passenger seats. In other parts of the region, you may find that seat belts have been removed, on purpose, because 锟絫hey get in the way锟?
So, if you are adamant that you would like child safety seats whilst holidaying in Asia, you may consider bringing your own Black Emmanuel Sanders Jersey , or picking one up, when you land at your destination.
Probably with the exception of Japan, Korea and Taiwan, facilities on local train services are of a variable quality, and unless you are going for gold, and staying on the Palace on Wheels in India, or a special First Class trip between Beijing and Shanghai, you may want to plan well, and take all your essentials on board with you.
Food Matters
Whilst most westerners find Asian food (especially South Asian, or South East Asian food) Black Case Keenum Jersey , quite spicy, this is not necessarily an issue when traveling with the younger ones. Most hotels and restaurants will prepare food for the little ones separately, without the spices. Also, if in doubt, plain noodles, or plain rice with some vegetables on the side is always readily available as a good stop gap ration. Depending on how off the beaten track you decide to travel, you are more than likely to find, old favourites such as fish-fingers, chicken nuggets, and hamburgers in most parts of Asia.
One word of caution on the food front is the liberal use of MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate) in Asian cooking. This food additive is also used in the west (mostly packaged crispschips) Black Demaryius Thomas Jersey , and in principle is no more harmful than many of the E numbers we may consume daily. However, in many Asian countries MSG is used very liberally, especially in soups and food with sauces. In China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, to name a few countries, you can expect that your soups and sauces will contain MSG by default. Many parents who live and travel in Asia complain that excessive MSG causes dehydration, lethargy, and mood swings with some younger children (and many adults are also found to be sensitive to excessive MSG). If concerned Black Von Miller Jersey , request for your food to be prepared without any MSG, or choose MSG-free restaurants, increasingly available across the region.
Bare Necessities
In general, availability and the condition of public toilets in Asia leave much to be desired. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. Singapore and Japan for example, typically provide some of the cleanest public conveniences to be found anywhere in the world. Also, in each country, there are certain locations, such as hotels and airports where hygiene standards are going to be at international levels. However, it is good practice to always carry your own tissues Black John Elway Jersey , and wet wipes with you when traveling in Asia. Also, to address this problem, in many Asian cities, you can also find special antiseptic wet-wipes, which are very handy when dealing with some of the lesser public conveniences.
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