A bit of happy dancing is going on in our house this week and not only on the part of the kids. The reason – it is Melbourne Show Week. Visiting the Melbourne Show was one of my most beloved childhood traditions and whenever I get the chance I visit agricultural shows all around Australia.…
This week I won the jackpot in the blogger’s lottery. Digital Parents and Tots 100 have organized an international blog swap. Bubs on the Move was matched for the swap with Family Travel Times written by Sarah Ebner, a professional journalist and her daughter Jessica aged 12. Jessica’s brother Robert who is 8 sometimes guest…
They may be an iconic Victorian attraction however I was dubious about whether a visit to the Phillip Island penguin parade would work for our family. As I sat in the cold this Easter Saturday, snuggling my seven week old baby, praying she wouldn’t start screaming before the penguins arrived my doubts resurfaced. It turns…
I love road trips. Why? The sense of freedom they provide, and the ever-changing landscapes are just the start. The glimpses they offer into the lives of rural folk area are a bonus. Our kids have traveled thousands of kilometers of Australian and international highways with us. Of primary importance is their safety of…
It still isn’t too late to experience the gorgeous decorations and Christmas displays in Melbourne’s CBD. To help you find your way, here are some of the Christmas displays that we found in Melbourne city. Christmas Square. Located on Swanston Street between Collins Street and Flinders Lane. City Square has been transformed to put…
My father has fond memories of fishing for cod off the Cunningham Pier on the Geelong Waterfront in the 1950s. He describes Waterfront Geelong in that era as being a derelict industrial zone. Not any more. The Geelong Waterfront is now a charming recreational area that, for families with young kids is worth exploring as…
The newest Feld Entertainment production to tour Australia, Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show is opening in Perth on December 27 and the magic will continue when the tour visits the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Wollongong and Adelaide through to January 19. Just in time we will be moving to one of the tour cities –…
As some of you know, I have had my travelling wings clipped temporarily by a particularly difficult pregnancy. Consequently I am incredibly jealous of today’s contributor who has recently visited a city at the top of my “want to go” list. Journalist,editor and traveling mum Erika Jonsson shares her experiences visiting Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur with…
There are multiple reasons families travel to the Gold Coast on holiday but the regions theme parks are a major drawcard. Families that, like us have small kids will question whether a visit to the theme parks is worth their while. Last week I wrote in glowing terms about Sea World as a theme park…
A common question among families visiting the Gold Coast is whether the region’s theme parks are suitable for families with young children. Well, let me tell you, there is one that definitely is. Located on the Broadwater in Queensland’s Gold Coast, Sea World is my top pick of theme parks in Australia for families with…