Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is something that both my kids have been talking about for the last month or so. It has been a destination we have previously avoided – what would we see there that we couldn’t see at the smaller country versions? Turns out quite a lot which we discovered over the weekend. The …
If you’re in Sydney and looking for a place to take the kids that won’t break the bank, will keep them occupied for a few hours and is guaranteed to ensure that by the end of the day they just want to go to bed after dinner I have the place for you. Designed by James …
Without any real encouragement both of my children have become increasingly interested in the natural world. They are forever asking questions, enjoy curating nature (it’s a little project we’re doing), and have even joined a Citizen Science project. Fuelled by our Citizen Science project (The Bathing Birds initiative), the kids have become more and more curious …
The Annual Agricultural Show has a strange allure. I have been drawn to them since primary school when I was introduced to the Kyneton Show in Victoria when my family moved to the country. My class entered a tapestry that we had all contributed to; a vast number of vegetables from our own class garden; …
A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation email from the lovely team at Kidspot’s Mums Say to attend the upcoming premiere event of Tinkerbell and the Legend of the NeverBeast. Of course I had to apply and I sent my application straight back and crossed my fingers that we would be selected to …
Australia has a number of disused military forts, armament depot and bunkers scattered along its expansive coastline and further inland. Imagine discovering that a handful of these are close to where you live and that they are easily accessed if you know how. There’s no doubt that you are likely near a few! Last year we …
I’ve heard the bells of St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney from the floor of the cathedral many times. Actually seeing how they work up close would be fascinating so when the opportunity presented itself in early November I couldn’t refuse. Indeed it was a learning experience that my preconceived ideas about bell pealing were totally wrong. T and I …
Travelling can often bless you with unexpected pleasures. On our recent road trip down the coast of California from San Francisco to Los Angeles we encountered a number of surprises from glorious views, delightful eateries and then, most wonderful of all, the opportunity to encounter Northern Elephant Seals birthing. We first spotted the Northern Elephant …
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 …
Markets are often a great way to grab a bargain and discover the local food of a given area. We rarely miss the opportunity to explore a market when we become aware of its location. With a forecast of rain and our plans washed out we were on the look out for somewhere new to explore we …
California has boasted a culturally and linguistically diverse population for as long as it has been inhabited. Pre-Columbus, 70 distinct groups of Native Americans called this state home. By 1770, Spanish missionaries began establishing 21 Californian missions to convert the indigenous population to Christianity. On our family trip to California, we decided we had to …
Every country has a cuisine that has put it on the map. Italy has pasta. Japan….sushi. In my wonderful country of Australia we have a plethora of dishes that we have claimed as our own but it is probably the humble meat pie that is most often referred to as the most famous. It is …
Travelling to America over Christmas taught me something about myself that I hadn’t realised before. I’m starting to become a statistic. My natural fear of heights is morphing into an irrational fear and vertigo. I experienced this at its worst on the ferris wheel in Santa Monica which ended in my tears and Miss N …