Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Miss N’s best friend is dinosaur mad. She threads dinosaur facts through her conversations and is always quick to tell us how our budgie compares to the latest prehistoric species that she is reading about. Her obsession for these reptiles is widely known so it was no surprise to see her recruited as one of …
A world of scientific exploration opened up to us when I discovered that there were dozens of ways my kids could participate in authentic scientific research and studies overseen by professional scientists from our own backyard. Have you heard about Citizen Science? Citizen Science projects are scientific initiatives supported by universities, research laboratories, scientists and/or …
Image: Supplied Monkey – Journey to the West has arrived at the Sydney Opera House and is showing from 04 April 2015– 19 April 2015! Image: Supplied As children of the 80s, both T and I have the adventures of Monkey Magic (Saiy?ki – ???) firmly ingrained in our memories of after school television viewing. …
As a huge Clint Eastwood fan, Alcatraz has been on T’s top 10 Bucket List destinations for a very long time. There was no doubt that when planning our family adventure to California that it would be on our itinerary. By the time we arrived in San Francisco tickets to Alcatraz were only available for dates …
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 …