10 of my best-kept tips for travelling with older kids
We have travelled regularly with our daughters since they were babies. Back then a lot of trip planning went into packing nappy supplies, …
Are squirrels the kangaroo of North America?
FACT: There are no species of squirrels native to Australia. There were, according to a document on the Australia Government’s Department of …
10 memorable New York City experiences
The first time anyone visits New York City, you feel compelled to tick off all the main sights – the Statue of Liberty, …
Where we ate in New York City. The round-up. Part 1.
Dining at a variety of establishments is a key element of our travels. The Poolboy’s special area of interest in the planning of …
It must be a full moon in Hoi An
Sometimes the best laid plans for travel fall apart. Dates don’t work out. Connections can’t be made. Attractions are closed. And other …
Britannia has left the building
It was a sad day on Friday when we took our English exchange student Britannia out to the airport and watched as …
A weekend in Sin City
Last weekend, all the exchange parents took our own girls and their English exchanges to Sydney for them to check out some …
You’ll never never know, if you never never go.
One place every true blue Aussie (and everyone else as well) should visit at least once in their lifetime is the Top …
To the lighthouse
After soaking for a couple of hours in hot water, we were suitably chilled-out, so we thought we’d just un-do all that …
Up to our necks in hot water (again)
Longtime readers of this blog will know I love a bit of hot water (or hot toxic waste mud). As far as …
