Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Sydney isn’t exceptionally warm in Spring. It’s also not that cold. With nothing planned on a lazy Sunday morning, I decided to be a little spontaneous and take the kids to Cronulla so we could walk the Dog Walk and perhaps spot a dolphin or two. I was surprised to find parking right next to Cronulla Park. …
Just after his seventh birthday, Master R declared that he was now too old for birthday parties and would be quite happy with a ‘get together’ in the future. Perplexed by this, I asked him what he meant. He informed me that older kids invite a few friends around for a chat and drinks. As …
After a wonderful experience at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia we thought we would extend our experience with a trip to one of the most beautiful art galleries in the world, the Art Gallery of NSW – www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au. Established in 1871, the Gallery is situated a short walk from the CBD in The Domain next to the Royal Botanic …
Miss N is incredibly intrigued by craft at the moment. It’s as if her hands are restless and need to be occupied with a creative task. When her birthday arrived a couple of weeks ago she was gifted a number of craft kits which we have agreed to work through together each Monday afternoon. Our …
Nestled atop the very top of the Great Dividing Range is the tiny little township of Newbury. It is so small that it doesn’t even have its own postcode sharing Trentham’s where there is actually a shop or two. It’s a place where memories are created: a first horse ride; a first motorbike ride; yabbie fishing; bush …
On our trip to Fremantle we made a pit stop at the Fremantle Market – fremantlemarkets.com.au where we were promised a foodie heaven and an animal farm to keep the kids busy. Oh my how we were spoilt! There were so many options we didn’t know where to start. Whilst the markets are considerably smaller than …
It was in Perth that Master R declared that he had to learn how to blow bubbles with his Hubba Bubba. Chewing gum was fun but blowing a huge big bubble would make it even better. Mastering bubbles became an obsession and I watched him for an entire day practicing again and again. The persistence …
Over the last few months our family has become increasingly interested in early European settlement in Australia. We have been found ourselves travelling to a number of Living Museums – sydneylivingmuseums.com.au in and around Sydney where we have become engrossed in the histories of the families who lived and worked at these sites. At times we …
In all honesty I am not a social butterfly and even on holidays I am not always comfortable approaching strangers unlike T who charms just about anyone as soon as they meet him just by smiling. I have learned that when travelling and searching for a top place to eat it doesn’t hurt to ask a …
On our recent trip to Elizabeth Farm in Sydney we came across a set of Knucklebones. I must admit that prior to this chance encounter I have never shown my kids this game so they were unfamiliar with it and had no idea how they were used. Their imaginations did take hold and they were …
My kids have taken over 20 flights in their lifetime with many more on the horizon. We have made it a habit to travel on a plane at least twice a year since they were a few months old. I admit that we have been blessed with two kids who seem to enjoy flight and …
Travelling with Baby – A guide for first time parents Just after Master R was born we received an invitation to attend one of T’s best friends wedding. We were T was a little apprehensive about attending as it was on Hamilton Island – www.hamiltonisland.com.au and our baby would be a little over 3 months old when …
Horse-riding was my sport of choice as a young girl. I received my first horse, Wally, when I was 8 and continued to ride right until I left home. It kept me grounded, nurtured my competitive streak and helped me develop a sense of responsibility. Living in the city makes introducing a pony to our …