Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Leah 
Osaka is a dynamic city, the largest port city in Japan and home to a plethora of attractions and cultural sites to explore and experience with your family. However, like most places in Japan, finding a hotel that suits a family of four or more can be a little tricky especially if you want space, …
When you think of a good night out with the kids, one that involves good food, where do you go? How about a seafood buffet? It takes the thinking out of ordering, with everyone in your group INCLUDING the kids offered the chance to choose exactly what they want on their plates (crayfish please!). But …
Hiroshima is a city that most Australian’s would have heard about in the context of World War II. It is a city which was reduced to rubble when the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on it back on August 6, 1945. It instantly killed over 80,000 people. Tens of thousands of people died in the …
When the kids pooled their birthday money together to buy Nintendo Switch I was a little concerned that we were about to fall down a rabbit hole of solo and mindless gaming. But I was soon converted: Nintendo has somehow made everything about the Switch platform more than just screenplay. For the serious gamer, Nintendo …
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – we have been busy checking off museums that cover each of these groupings with a trip HARS Aviation Museum with kids the last to check off to give us the full trifecta. We were unsure what to expect but were quite surprised to find the museum much larger than anticipated. …
If you are looking for an adrenaline evoking experience with the kids this weekend or the upcoming school holidays, then Go Karting in Sydney with kids might be the perfect excursion. There are a number of sites across Sydney where you can head, some offering a great escape from wet weather to boot. Go Karting …
Situated on the North Shore of Sydney, Manly is one of Australia’s famous surf spots and a drawcard for tourists who want to experience a little of the famed beach life. But beyond its beaches, Manly also has a plethora of incredible spots awaiting a little exploration with the whole family. Yes, there really are …
Have you ever visited a destination where, when the wind died down, you could stand in the absence of sound? A visit to Mungo National Park with kids provides this opportunity. It’s a surreal place, an ancient place, a sacred place. It is a place that needs to be on your bucket list so you …
Japan had been seeping into my subconscious since I first started watching Anime as a little girl. Without even realising it, I was amassing a love for this amazing country from afar. As an adult I gravitated to cars made in Japan, enjoyed the cuisine whenever I could, and even found myself watching and playing …
For children interested in learning about the animals and plants that call the waterways of Sydney and Australia home, a trip to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium with kids is the place to head, providing the opportunity for the family to get up close without getting wet. Situated in the bustling, family-friendly Darling Harbour precinct, it …
As the school term drew to an end and we found ourselves on the cusp of the school holidays, the excitement began brewing in our house as Sunshine and I packed our overnight bag for a fun staycation with her cousin at the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific hotel, our very first Manly accommodation with kids experience. Little did …
Home and Away was the soapie that was prominent throughout my adolescence. Most evenings, after homework and my chores, I would sit down to watch the latest episode. I followed along to the numerous character arcs and storylines, immersed in the world of Summer Bay. However, it was only recently that I explored the locations …
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is all the buzz right now and no doubt your kids have come home excited about the latest project they have been working on at school. But how can you channel that excitement and enthusiasm at home, especially when you are a little time poor to whip up hands-on …