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…
We have three weeks left living in one of the most beautiful regions in Australia. We arrived with a seven month old baby and are now leaving with a five year old and a three year old. I really hope that we come back, again and again to introduce the region to our new bub,…
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…
I can count on one hand the number of international destinations we can fly to from Cairns via a direct flight. So when China Eastern Airlines commenced flying between Cairns and Shanghai I was keen to give them a go. Based in Shanghai China Eastern flies to America, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and Europe, as…
I don’t know much about art but I do know that outdoor art spaces are a wonderful place for my children to learn about colour and shape. One of my favourite outdoor art spaces is the sculpture park at Heide Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne’s east. Located among leafy green parkland near the Yarra…
It is about time this blog shined some light on the unique village of Kuranda. Located 40 minutes drive from Cairns, Kuranda is situated among World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest. The township is blessed with an abundance of activities to enjoy with children. Today’s feature highlights the charming Birdworld Kuranda, located in the Heritage…
At the risk of sounding a little silly I am going to share this tip – simply because it works with my boys and may help other parents out there. One of the difficulties we face when traveling with small children is their early wake time – frequently 5 am. The options for entertaining boisterous…
In three short weeks we will be together on the Chinese snow fields. We are not a snow family, and, truth be told I am a little nervous about taking my tropical kids to the snow. I asked good friend and ski mama extraordinaire Sam Lee if she would put together a few tips to help us prepare…
Our family enjoys the beautiful beaches of North Queensland however we know that the waters of northern Australia are home to dangerous jellyfish. Contact with some of these jellyfish will cause devastating pain, may cause severe illness and have the potential to be deadly. I am often surprised at the risks tourists take as…
With its year round balmy days Cairns Queensland is a town that deserves a water park. The recently renovated Sugarworld Waterpark, in the the southern suburb of Edmonton fits the bill providing space, and slides for big and little kids to cool off. I am going to be honest here and say that I did…