Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
When we head out an adventure, every member of our family has the opportunity to put forward the places, attractions and experiences they would like us to do at some point. I usually put forward museums, art galleries and historical venues. The kids offer suggestions of amusement parks, anything with water and perhaps a doughnut …
When travelling to a new place, each member of our family sits down and creates their own Bucket List. We come back together and work out how we can create an itinerary that includes each place. It takes a little juggling, but usually we manage it. Our trip to California, USA was no exception except …
image via: Drift School Australia If you are a fan of Vin Diesel you have no doubt watched Fast and the Furious and know a thing or two about drifting. Drifting is a particular driving technique where the driver is able to keep the car in a state of oversteer while moving through a series of …
Way back when the television screen was still black and white, the Munsters needed a car. George Barris of Barris Kustom Industries was called to design and develop it. He also created the original Batmobile. When we heard that he was coming to Australia we had to go. Miss N and I were disappointed when we discovered it …
When we headed to Las Vegas, T had one thing on his mind. It wasn’t gambling. It wasn’t alcohol. It certainly wan’t showgirls. He only had thoughts for a certain garage on S. Highland Drive. For those of you who often turn Foxtel to A&E you probably know who I’m talking about. For those of you …
George Barris opened his first custom shop in the suburb of Bell back in 1944 and later on Compton Avenue in Los Angeles with his brother who was discharged from service after WWII. Their business grew into Barris Kustom Industries which is now a mecca for any individual enthusiastic about custom cars. The Barris brothers developed a number of …
The purr of a newly built motor can cause goose bumps to form on the car enthusiasts arms. Cars know the way to a man’s heart. T is not immune. During his free time he can be found building his dream car in our garage, often with the kids. On our recent trip to America he compiled …
Building a car with your son is definitely one of those Bucket List items many fathers dream about. Over the last couple of years T has been slowly restoring a Holden Torana SL/R and he is including both our son AND daughter in the process. For a good six months T spent hours monitoring car …
The best way to guarantee a successful holiday is to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to plan adventures that they will love. Before flying to California, T and I sat down and wrote three Bucket Lists: all the things I would love to see; all the things T would love to see and all …
When I had the idea up of a spontaneous trip to Queensland my husband was quick to agree. A little prompting and I discovered that the North Coast Street Machines Ballina, Show and Shine just happened to be on in Ballina – one of the towns we would drive through on our way North. We had to …