Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Travelling always provides an opportunity to seek out a little history. It is through the history of a place that we learn about the present. When we visited the Hunter Valley I did my research and discovered that Maitland Gaol was the the longest continually run gaol in Australia when it closed back in 1998. I …
As I walked along the edge of the amazing lake at the Cowra Japanese Gardens, the sound of a bell stirred me from daydream. The kids had discovered the Bonsho Bell (in Japan it is used to distinguish between periods of time) and were excitedly sounding it. Its deep resonance, vibrated through me. If you could wake the dead, this …
Prison breakouts are something that the media loves to cover and authors love to weave into their books of fiction. Alcatraz is famous for its breakout, the infamous Klong Prem otherwise known as Bangkok Hilton, is well known for the escape of David McMillan and then we have the Great Escape movie which brings to life the …
Riding in a Monster Truck is certain to be a Bucket List item for someone in your family. The very idea of driving straight over a terrain that typically stops other vehicles provides an interesting wave of excitement when you think about it. When I heard that there was a Monster Truck on the South …
After a trip to San Francisco during winter where my kids discovered the delights of outdoor ice-skating, our whole family has become a little obsessed about winter activities but a little reluctant to actually head to the mountains. Leading up to the winter school holidays, there were lots of pleas from the kids to find something that …
We love sourcing our produce right from the farm and are constantly on the hunt for places to pick fruit and vegetables as they come in season. A few weeks ago I discovered that mandarins are quite abundant in the Wisemans Ferry area and that there are a number of farms that allow you not only …
Traditions are passed on from generation to generation helping us to link back to our history and keep the threads of lives before us alive. Without even realising it, T and I seem to be creating new traditions that we’re passing on to our children without much conscience effort. This includes our annual trip to Mt …
From experience, we’ve learned to add upcoming events and celebrations to our shared family calendar so we can keep track of what is on the horizon and prioritise where to head each weekend. Earlier this year we discovered that Blue Mountains Honey “Honey Shed” in Luddenham was having an open day in early August and quickly added it …
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 …
During the day I am a special educator. I have a strong passion for accessibility advocacy and quickly assess the locations we visit as a family to determine if they would be suitable places to visit with my students and to promote to my wider school community. Over the years physical accessibility has become something …