Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Kryal Castle Ballarat with kids. This captivating medieval attraction nestled in Ballarat was first established in the early 1970s, and has been captivating guests of all ages with its array of interactive activities, fascinating demonstrations, and captivating displays ever since. Prepare to be …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Australia’s red dirt is iconic and often thought to cover much of our land. However, it isn’t until you head into the Outback that you see it in all its glory. On a whim, we decided to hit the road and travel from Sydney to Broken Hill during the April school holidays on our very …
Discover the perfect family getaway with a farm stay near Sydney! Farm Stays are a wonderful family break where parents and kids can bond with nature, learn about farm life, and create cherished memories together Farm stays offer kids (particularly urban kids) a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature. They can experience hands-on learning about …
RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo : Family Accommodation in Japan Tokyo isn’t just a city. It is a megacity, so for the first time visitor deciding on a hotel can be anxiety provoking. Tokyo hotels are notoriously small and expensive. Knowing a little about the city train lines, the difference between City Hotels vs Business Hotels and …
Until recently, Newcastle has eluded our attention. We thought of it pretty much as an old industrial town full of steel. But then we received an invitation to stay at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel and the thought of a night in a luxury hotel had us changing our mind. Oh boy I am glad it …
Did you have any idea that there was an amazing resort perfect for families only a couple of hours north from Sydney? We didn’t. Completely oblivious. And then we were invited to experience the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley and it was like an enlightening. We drove to the Hunter Valley straight after work on a Friday …
In early December we found ourselves heading north to the Port Stephens area for a good friend’s milestone birthday celebration. We had months to prepare but,  in our typical style, we left sourcing accomodation to the last minute. We decided to throw caution to the wind and book directly through Expedia’s recommendations without doing much research. We booked …
In the early months of the year, Striker and Sunshine conspired with their three cousins to pressure our combined families to take a family holiday together in spring. Of course, I was easy to convince as I love traveling but agreeing to a location that all nine of us were happy with proved to be …
I’m notorious for leaving things to the last minute although I am trying to reframe it as the more positive and endearing “spontaneous” quality.  So of course, when it came to booking a few days in Melbourne in the New Year, I left the booking until a handful of days before we were due to arrive. Using …
There is no hiding the fact that our little family loves to travel. We try to catch an adventure most weekends and fill our holiday periods with road trips, staycations (that’s a new buzz word 😉 ) and flying trips when we can. I’ve noticed that we are being approached more and more by other …