If you already live on the Gold Coast then you know how much there is to see and do here.But what should you do on the Gold Coast with Visitors? We recently had a visit from our family and a close friend who live in … [Read more...]
Ipswich, Queensland
If you are looking for somewhere different for a day out then Ipswich is probably not going to be the first place that comes to mind. However, I'm here to tell you that you should put it on your list of places to visit … [Read more...]
Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Australia
A few weeks ago I wrote a post offering our support to Dreamworld following the tragic accident that occurred there late in 2016. But then I thought that I should continue that support by actually going to the park. … [Read more...]
Travelling As A Family
There is so much that can be said about the positive benefits of travelling as a family. I know it has enriched our lives and that of our kids. I don't think it matters whether you go for two weeks or a whole year. Just … [Read more...]
Holoverse, Southport
If you have teenage kids like we do then you probably know that it can sometimes be hard to find things for them to do when on holidays. But we have found the perfect solution for holiday boredom right here on the Gold … [Read more...]
Free or Low Cost Sydney
It has been a few years since we have been to Sydney. At the time our kids were only little. We didn't have much money and the Monorail was still operating. But we still found heaps to do. So here is my guide to free or … [Read more...]
Gold Coast for Teens
I am a guest over on Visit Gold Coast at the moment, talking about how much there is to do on the Gold Coast for Teens. If you are coming to the Gold Coast for holidays with your teenage kids, you may think the only … [Read more...]
Melbourne for Families
I was reading through some posts on Facebook the other night when the question was asked, 'What is there to do in Melbourne for Families?' The last time we visited Melbourne our kids were only 11 and 10. We had just … [Read more...]
Travelling with Younger Kids – My Top 9 Tips
Travelling with Younger Kids – there is no doubt it can be a challenge! You have to take twice as much stuff as you normally might need. Everything has to be planned with military precision especially if you happen to be … [Read more...]
Camping – You Don’t Have To Rough It!
I have a few friends who aren't keen on trying camping, because they think it means that they might have to 'rough' it a bit. Well I'm here to tell you that you definitely don't have to'rough it' if you don't want. Now … [Read more...]
Top 7 Camping Must Haves For Girls
There are a few things that I consider to be Camping Must Haves. Those of you out there who know me well will know how much I love camping and travelling. But I'm really not into 'roughing' it to much. I would prefer not … [Read more...]
Free and Low Cost Gold Coast
Free and Low Cost and not always words that you would consider putting in the same sentence. But if you are a regular reader of this blog then you will know I picked the Gold Coast as my No. 1 Christmas Holiday … [Read more...]
Dubbo Western Plains Zoo, NSW
If you are lucky enough to be visiting the Central West Region of N.S.W these holidays then you must spend a day (or two) at Dubbo Western Plains Zoo. We have managed two visits there. Once when the kids were little and … [Read more...]
Top 5 Christmas Holiday Spots
The end of the Australian school year occurs in late November or early December with a six to eight week break over summer. This is possibly one of the most popular times of the year for holiday makers and of course … [Read more...]
Why Camping Is Good For Families
I often get asked why camping is good for families. For us it's simple - camping is all about spending time together as a family. We have been travelling and camping with our kids since they were little - not as much as … [Read more...]
Tips for Travelling with Older Kids
If you are looking for tips for travelling with older kids you may well find that there is loads of advice available for parents of younger children, but there doesn't seem to be much around for those of us whose kids … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Food When Travelling
Apart from petrol I think the main expense we encounter when travelling is food. We can’t do without it. It’s a necessity of life, but it can get very expensive, especially when you are travelling. As much as I like … [Read more...]
