Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
When visiting South Australia it is likely that you will contemplate a trip to Kangaroo Island, after all it is heralded as one of the state’s most magnificent areas of natural wonders. It has been on our bucket list for a number of years, but we have been deterred, unsure that there would be enough …
Adelaide has been on our radar for some time and until recently was the only capital city that had eluded us. Again and again, we were told that it was called the city of churches because it couldn’t boast much else. We never imagined that Adelaide with kids could and would be so much fun. …
After a devestating blow on our first trip to Japan, I want to help you get Studio Ghibli Museum tickets in Tokyo so you don’t miss out like me! You see, just after the turn of the millennium I stumbled across a new anime movie called Spirited Away and became a little obsessed with the …
A mere speck in the South Pacific, overlooked by most cruise ships, unknown to many Australians, lies tiny Norfolk Island. Surrounded by pristine waters that beckon visitors to dip their toes in and boasting an expansive national park with its own winding walking tracks all offering spectacular views, it is mostly free of development and has …
Travelling while menstruating is something that most mums need to deal with and, later on, their tween and teenage daughters. As one such mother, I recently went on the hunt for a solution to the juggling act that is menstruating while travelling and found, what I think is, the best period undies for travelling here …
When travelling to Japan from Australia you will probably grapple with whether to land in Tokyo or Osaka with many of the airlines providing both options. With a bounty of things to do in Osaka with kids, perhaps you could fly into Osaka and leave from Tokyo (or vice-versa). I wonder if we can convince …
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 …