While traveling outside the U.S. with children, parents often opt for staying in standard hotels. Straying a bit out of the comfort zone, however, can yield a much richer cultural experience. Following are some unique accommodations my family has enjoyed.
Enjoying the Sydney Zoo
Hostel – Sydney, Australia
Hostels are not just for youth — they are great for adventurous families who like to socialize with other travelers and don’t mind sparse accommodations. Two weeks after the planes hit the Twin Towers in New York, we gingerly proceeded on our three-week trip to Australia with our then three-year-old twins.
Our first lodging in Australia was the family room at The Sydney Center YHA, a five-star backpacker’s hostel. Although our room was bare bones (bunk beds and storage lockers which the kids loved hiding in), the hostel had a few excellent amenities such as a travel agency on premises, a rooftop viewing area, a pool, and ready access to the Central Train Station across the street. Continue reading
Streetcar in Australia
