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  1. Nancy Sathre-Vogel
    March 10, 2012

    What a smartass! Gotta love him!

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    • 1dad1kid
      March 10, 2012

      He’s such a riot!

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  2. Justin Hamlin
    April 21, 2011

    I love the perspective of a 10 year old. Adds some real world context to the life of traveling. Uncensored and real.

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    • Anonymous
      April 21, 2011

      Definitely! I’ve enjoyed all the kids & young adults, but Zac is hilarious &
      so blunt. Gets me laughing every time. And he had some great advice on top
      of it!

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  3. Andy Hayes
    April 5, 2011

    Ha – fun interview. Love the brevity and clarity of the responses.

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    • Anonymous
      April 5, 2011

      Me too. I couldn’t bring myself to ask him for expanded answers even though
      part of me wanted to know more about certain areas. Gotta love a shoot from
      the hip kind of kid. Lol

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  4. manonthelam
    April 3, 2011

    I have to read this kid’s blog — too funny!

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      He is! Some of his posts on his blog get me in stitches. Make sure to check both his blogs. The 10-year-old one is newer and doesn’t have as much there.

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      • manonthelam
        April 3, 2011

        Will do! Thanks!!

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  5. Torre DeRoche
    April 3, 2011

    Hilarious! I love the succinct replies. When do adults become so verbose?
    “Ridiculously long, badly planned, but fun.” – A brilliant Haiku.

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      And best advice? Bring mosquito ointment.

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  6. Renee in BC
    April 3, 2011

    Awesome. I love the concept of interviewing long-term travel kids. Fascinating insights…

    “badly planned,” lol.

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      Thanks! I thought it would be an interesting perspective to hear their
      views.

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  7. roy
    April 3, 2011

    What an amazing opportunity to travel as kid!

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      He is very fortunate indeed!

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  8. Peter Heck
    April 3, 2011

    That was pretty awesome. I think I need a lesson from Zac on how to be more succinct and to-the-point in my writing. 🙂

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      Lol! Seems to be common among his age, but most don’t seem to have his
      unique style. 🙂 I laugh ever time I read his answers.

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  9. Wandering Educators
    April 3, 2011

    i love this. i guess a case of mosquito spray, dropped on your yard, would not be amiss?

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      I’m thinking he’d be thrilled! Lol

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  10. Nicole
    April 3, 2011

    I second Zac’s recommendation to bring mosquito ointment! A bitten up child is no fun for the parents either. I find it reassuring he didn’t mention anything negative about toilets, which after some unpleasant experiences for our family has sometimes waned the travel enthusiasm.

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    • Theodora
      April 4, 2011

      Amen to toilets. I’m surprised he didn’t think to mention squat toilets, actually, which are sufficiently a bete noire to feature on his Skype profile.

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      • Anonymous
        April 4, 2011

        That would’ve only made it funnier I’m sure! Lol

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  11. The Dropout
    April 3, 2011

    If Z is taking questions, I wonder if he could explain his “suitable for ages 8-70” comment. Why don’t you think long-term travel is suitable for the under-8s? Didn’t you enjoy traveling until you were eight?

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    • Theodora
      April 3, 2011

      Yeah, Z! Get your lazy butt over here and answer some questions…

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      • Zac
        April 9, 2011

        F*ck off mum.

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      • Anonymous
        April 9, 2011

        You have a lot of fans, Z.

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    • Zac
      April 9, 2011

      Well, I would say that before going on a long term holiday, you should be responsible enough not to get lost. At least that’s what I think.

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      • Theodora
        April 9, 2011

        I am an eminently sensible and practical parent. I just suffer from directional dyslexia. Which is, like vertigo, a recognised condition. Ahem.

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      • Theodora
        April 9, 2011

        Ah! So you mean a *child* should be responsible enough not to get lost by wandering off alone? Is that what you meant?

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  12. Cathy Sweeney
    April 3, 2011

    What an incredible opportunity for Zac (and his mother, of course). So interesting that before his “big trip” he had already been to so many places. Great interview. Hope other kids will read this and be inspired to travel!

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      Seriously! I was so envious when I read his list!

      I’m hoping these interviews inspire both parents & kids! We have some more
      coming up including young adults, teens, and someone even younger

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      • Theodora
        April 4, 2011

        It’s interesting you guys point that out. We did travel backpacker style from when he was very little, which is one of the reasons a) I wanted to do this and b) was more confident getting off the beaten track.

        European travel is pretty standard for most British families. But getting out of Europe is a bit more unusual. We have a small country! And a rainy one.

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  13. Ordinary Traveler
    April 3, 2011

    Seriously one of the best interviews I have ever read. I love his answer to “What would you like parents to know who are considering doing a trip like this with their children?”

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      Wasn’t that awesome? He is such a character, but really some good advice.

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      • Theodora
        April 3, 2011

        I doubt he will deign to reply to the comments. But I’m so glad you like his style. I am going to force him to do a guest post for me once we start unschooling again…

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      • Anonymous
        April 3, 2011

        Tigger will have the same assignment. 🙂

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  14. ilainie
    April 3, 2011

    He’s got his mom’s (mum’s) sharp wit! Love it! Such a funny kid.

    Miro said, “Hey! Those are the same questions I got. At least he didn’t give the same answers!!”

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      Lol! Thought it would be helpful to give same questions based on age group.

      I bet Zach & Miro would get along famously!

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      • ilainie
        April 3, 2011

        I bet you are right! We have to meet up with Theodora and Z at some point, I’ve promised her some juicy stories over some wine and the boys both have a special liking for zombies. There will be a problem though, if Z likes vampires better than werewolfs.. That’s a deal breaker.

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      • Anonymous
        April 3, 2011

        I want wine & juicy stories when we meet up too!

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      • Theodora
        April 3, 2011

        Amen to wine! And stories.

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      • Theodora
        April 3, 2011

        I don’t know where Z stands on vampires. He was very pleased when he got an eye infection in Sulawesi, though, as it enabled him to do a really serious zombie impersonation.

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  15. Theodora
    April 3, 2011

    Ah, a model of brevity and comic poise.

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    • Anonymous
      April 3, 2011

      Every time I read it I’m laughing again. Just hilarious.

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  16. TravelnLass
    April 2, 2011

    “…mosquito ointment…”, “…too big, fragile or HEAVY…” Ah, out of the mouths of babes! (emphasis mine) 😉

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