Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Leah 
Tokyo DisneySea has become our absolute favourite theme park. It has the uncanny ability to envoke a wistful nostalgia for places we have travelled around the world and somehow makes us feel like we are walking along the cobblestone pathways of Venice. Of course, we were absolutely thrilled to find ourselves back at Tokyo DisneySea …
When it comes to High Tea, Sunshine has become quite the fan. Small bite size delicacies and lush surrounds have made this type of experience one she adores attending for some serious mum and me time. When she caught wind of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour launching an ultra-chic High Tea themed around Claris, the Chicest Mouse …
On our very first trip to New Zealand back in 2004, we visited Tamaki Māori Village Rotorua a relatively new cultural site in the area and one that left a lasting impact on us and our knowledge of Māori food, dance, and stories. Returning with our children some 15 years later, we knew that Tamaki …
When developing your Tokyo bucket list for your upcoming family adventures to Japan, teamLab Borderless is certain to feature. Since it was unveiled back in June 2018, this interactive art experience has become one of the most visited spaces in the city, and one not be missed. In true Japanese style, the ticketing and admission …
Liverpool has a new playground and it certainly one of the most impressive in Sydney to date! The new Casula Parklands Adventure Playspace is Sydney’s newest playground, featuring five main areas and a range of activities to suit a full spectrum of ages and abilities. It spans over 15 hectares on the banks of the …
Sydney is one of the most amazing cities to explore with your family with a bumper crop of attractions and sites that are perfect to visit even when it’s wet. For those that are visiting or even locals, there are always a plethora of kids activities in Sydney to enjoy on any given day. One …
The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy steeped in magic. Whilst not actually set in New Zealand, the country has become known as the home of LoTR and Hobbits thanks to director Peter Jackson who filmed the movies in his homeland. With a trip planned to New Zealand with the kids, I asked them …
Thinking about where to stay in Sydney with kids? Sydney is an incredible city to explore with a multitude of pockets of delight awaiting your call to adventure. As a destination, the city offers a number of areas to explore. Creating your Bucket List of places and spaces is all part of the fun but …
From volcanoes to hot springs, incredible waterfalls and rolling green hills, New Zealand’s North Island is a spectacular natural wonderland which also boasts Middle Earth, an abundance of produce, and the Maori culture. We spent a week sinking our teeth into the best things to do in Auckland with kids. Things to do in Auckland …
Taronga Zoo celebrated the Vivid festival for the very first time in 2016 and quickly grew the reputation of being Sydney’s best family-friendly Vivid attraction. A capped ticket allocation and a well-planned trail has made it the perfect Vivid destination for parents wanting to experience the festival with their kids whilst also avoiding the crowds. …
As winter descends upon Sydney the city comes alive with Australia’s largest event and the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney. Spanning 22 nights, Vivid thrusts Sydney into the international spotlight, attracting over two million attendees to the event each year. But is Vivid Sydney with kids a good idea? The …
My children have an abundance of opportunity compared to the generations before them. They have numerous LEGO sets, more that one pair of sneakers, they have three meals a day and they have plenty of time to enjoy their childhood, sheltered from the reality of the adult world. Could they really want for more? Most of my …
“I have no special gift. I am only passionately curious” – Albert Einstein Curiosity is an important attribute, thoroughly embraced by the young and often lost along the way by adults caught up in the business of day to day life and the routines they have established. Out of Curiosity : Developing Inquisitive Minds When seeking …