Break your journey and experience family fun in Dubai

It’s that time of year again when Australian travellers are spoilt for choice with a wide range of 2014 earlybird airfares now on offer to Europe. But for families, choosing the right airline to travel such a long distance is almost as important as the holiday itself. As any parent knows, flying with children can … Continue reading “Break your journey and experience family fun in Dubai”

I’m the real neighbourhood table tennis star

Have you seen the AGL ad featuring the neighbourhood table tennis star, Jenny? The TV ad is about saving electricity, but every time my family sees it they look at me and laugh. See, if we had the room in our garage for a table tennis table, I would be Jenny. The looks, the competitiveness, … Continue reading “I’m the real neighbourhood table tennis star”

Hobbiton – a touch of Hollywood in rural New Zealand.

In the scheme of our family holiday to New Zealand, I was a bit ‘ho-hum’ about our planned to visit to the Hobbiton movie set. I was given a book of The Hobbit by a dear friend many years ago, but try as I might, I never finished it. I did not go with my family … Continue reading “Hobbiton – a touch of Hollywood in rural New Zealand.”

Thunderegg fossicking – unearth a mystery

What little boy does not dream of exploring and discovering treasure? And what little girl will not be transfixed by colourful gems? If you are travelling to the Gold Coast, let your inner Indiana Jones shine through at Thunderbird Park. With so much to do, you should also consider staying a night or two at … Continue reading “Thunderegg fossicking – unearth a mystery”

Port Albert – discovering a Victorian coastal gem

Wandering towards the Port Albert jetty, I hear the sounds of children squealing, water splashing and a dog barking its encouragement. Such a quintessential Aussie scene, it makes me smile – until I realise it is my 7-year-old “baby” about to jump. “No”, I yell to my husband. “I don’t want her doing that – … Continue reading “Port Albert – discovering a Victorian coastal gem”