Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Leah 
Hosier Lane in Melbourne’s CBD has fast become an iconic lane-way renowned for its amazing wall art created by some of the country’s most talented graffiti artists. When we headed to Melbourne over summer I knew we had to walk down Hosier Lane at least once. But was it all it’s cracked up to be? I imagine …
When I first arrived in Sydney, I secured my very first teaching position in Parramatta. I soon learned that this suburb has an overwhelming amount of Aboriginal and early European history. I have been threading trips to some of the sites throughout our weekends for years, although we are yet to cover everything. With a …
Traditions are passed on from generation to generation helping us to link back to our history and keep the threads of lives before us alive. Without even realising it, T and I seem to be creating new traditions that we’re passing on to our children without much conscience effort. This includes our annual trip to Mt …
There’s an inner geek in all of us. A decade ago now I attended my first convention. I flew to Melbourne for a couple of nights sans kids and husband just so I could meet James Marsters aka Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. My geek was right out there that weekend as I joined other fans in …
Parramatta is an ancient place. While British settlement spans right back to 1788, the Burramattagal clan of the Darug Aboriginal people have been living in the area for 60,000 years. Look carefully enough and you’ll find evidence of where they met and traded for thousands of years. When I arrived in Sydney, my first teaching …
Alvin and the Chipmunks hold a special place in my heart and remain forever etched (well, written) into Master R’s baby book. This movie was the very first that he saw at the movies! There are now four in the collection with Alvin & The Chipmunks : The Road Chip released on iTunes today!! Focusing on one …
Before last year, mentioning the Sydney Royal Easter Show was guaranteed to send a shiver down my husband’s spine. He just didn’t get the fanfare and found the mere idea a version of parenting hell. Developing our Sydney Royal Easter Show Family Survival Guide ensured that the one time I convinced him to attend was actually quite successful at reframing his mindset and …
Sydney has a plethora of hidden delights right across its expanding city. Take a wrong turn and you’re likely to come across one. They’re usually in plain site, resting quietly for you to uncover them. For months, inspired by images of Bird Cages, I have been super keen to find Angel Place and explore its …
Back in 2016, TES published a list of 100 books to read during childhood. Hardly any were Australian, so I set about creating my top 100 Australian books to read, written by Australian authors. Of course, the list was not exhaustive, and I tried not to repeat authors so that there was a wide range …
To be considered a serious travel blogger there is a perception by some that you need to give up work, sell up and hit the road to be truly great. If this is the criteria, I should give up now. But I’m challenging that idea. I’m reframing my thoughts. Whilst travel is one of my …
There is solid evidence to suggest that classical music is great for children and their developing brain. Some parents even play their favourite classical pieces to their children in utero, graduating to Baby Mozart when baby arrives Earthside. But when is the best time to introduce children to live classical music? My curiosity around this has led …
With my iPhone becoming an extension of self most days, I do find myself utilising its portability to research for our next travel adventure whenever everyone else around me is engrossed in an activity. These little snatches of time often lead to some great travel bargains. Having utilised Webjet.com.au in the past for bookings, I …
Australia is a nation of swimmers. We love swimming and we seek it out when the temperature rises, the local swimming spot becoming a beehive of activity. Of course this could be the beach, the lake, the pool or even the dam. Parents are encouraged to take their children to lessons as early as possible, and schools usually …