Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Some think us Aussies are born with fins and spend all our spare time at the beach. It’s a common misconception which we haven’t really tried to correct. We like you thinking we spend the year with sand between our toes. Truth be told, my kids don’t spend all year at the beach and when …
The Sydney Opera House has resident sirens that are occasionally glimpsed at the far side of the building. They beckon to me throughout the school term until I can endure their call no more and head to a show or two with the kids, quickly checking if they’re visible for our visit.* As the count down for the …
We discovered the Smooth Festival of Chocolate last year and decided to visit again this year. It was bigger. It was much more crowded. But it was full of delights. Like last year, the weekend proved to be one of the warmest this season so required sunscreen and hats. We arrived as the festival opened and headed …
Spring time in Sydney can be a glorious thing and so far it is just that. The season has produced a gorgeous blue sky almost every day. Oh the joy! With a spare Saturday afternoon up our sleeve we thought we would find the kids a new experience. We racked our brains and came up with …
The last year has seen a surge of food blogs and instagram posts filling my social media stream. Food is fashionable and the more unique and artistic its presentation, the more likely it is to be shared and become viral. I must admit to adding a visit to a cafe or restaurant on spotting a single image …
Have you ever had one of those days where every minute is tied up in scheduled appointments? You know, those days where you are busy pulling the kids from one meeting to another as your stress level increases. I had one of those days recently. The kids energy was bottled up as they tried to …
Our little family has become incredibly curious about the source of the water that comes out of our tap. Earlier this year we ventured off to the West Ryde Boiler House where we learned how water is pumped and gravity fed around Sydney. Our next step was to head to the water source itself. T and I had already …
Some of Sydney’s most unusual and awe inspiring marvels are often overlooked while its inhabitants go about their daily routines. It’s only since my children have arrived and we have begun adventuring off the beaten track that I, myself a resident for the last decade and a half, have started to discover some real delights. Today’s Hidden in Plain …
Musicals found their way into my heart as a result of one of my first cinema experiences. We were living in Darwin and my parents took me to see Annie. I couldn’t keep my eyes off the film. When I got home I wanted to dye my hair which my red-headed mother would not allow. …
One of the downsides of watching a little too much River Cottage UK and similar shows is that we are forever searching for a true country market that replicates the English style markets. They look awesome with a plethora of produce, food tastings and craft ready to discover. We came close when we headed to …
Image supplied When I was a little girl growing up in Darwin, I dreamed of meeting Tinkerbell. I distinctively remember blowing out the candles on my 6th birthday cake and wishing (my eyes tightly shut) that I could be a fairy too. When I heard that Walt Disney’s World on Ice was coming to Australia, I was so …
So what would you do if you had a day to explore Sydney for one day? What if it was limited to three destinations only? What are the best family-friendly things to do in Sydney? We put our emotions to the side and tried to evaluate what would be the perfect day for a family exploring …
Often, when you live in a particular place for a long time, you forget to really appreciate what is right under your nose awaiting discovery and pining for opportunities further afield like Paris, Florence or even a tropical island. Over the last few months we have made a conscious decision to explore a little closer to …