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Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 12, 2026

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For this season of parenting, my proclivity for uncomplicated logistics means long-haul flights and road trips of more than three hours are off the table. Key points and original sources are listed below.

For this season of parenting, my proclivity for uncomplicated logistics means long-haul flights and road trips of more than three hours are off the table.S1 S2

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Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

For this season of parenting, my proclivity for uncomplicated logistics means long-haul flights and road trips of more than three hours are off the table.

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Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

For this season of parenting, my proclivity for uncomplicated logistics means long-haul flights and road trips of more than three hours are off the table.

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Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

For this season of parenting, my proclivity for uncomplicated logistics means long-haul flights and road trips of more than three hours are off the table.

Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 12, 2026

The brief

For this season of parenting, my proclivity for uncomplicated logistics means long-haul flights and road trips of more than three hours are off the table.S1 S2

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Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

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Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

Can travelling with a toddler be relaxing? I visited Australia’s happiest town to test the theory

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