Last minute ideas for the long weekend
The Queen’s Birthday long weekend us just about upon us (well, most of us – sorry Western Australia!). If you’re getting just slightly jealous at your friends’ plans or are cursing yourself for not having anything organised, here are a few last minute suggestions to get the ball rolling.
Visit a national park
Australia is blessed with an abundance of national parks. When was the last time you and the kids explored one? Read more
Do you travel with gadgets?
I’m a gadget girl. My kids have inherited my gadget genes. We have gadgets.
When we travel, we try to get away from TV, internet and general technology to a certain extent. I reckon there’s enough to do on a holiday without relying on technology for entertainment. However, there are a few gadgets that usually make it onto the packing list for our journeys that enhance our travel experiences.
Family Style Finds
On the last Friday of each month I’d like to share the interesting bits I found on the web. These are some of the things that caught my eye over the last few weeks.
Why does the moon look so huge on the horizon?
This is one the kids often ask me when we’re camping. I usually give them a jumbled sort of answer that I’m not entirely sure they understand. But, hey, I know what I mean. Next time they ask me, I’ll be prepared! Discover Magazine blogs have all sorts of interesting bits and pieces that can be related back to your travel. Read more
Holiday Memories
Holidays are the ultimate memory makers for families. I think there are a number of reasons. We get to spend quality time with the ones we love. We have new and exciting experiences. We get to relax, without the extra pressures of everyday life demanding our attention.
10 tips for successful camping with kids
Camping with kids can be one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s in camping grounds with 5 star facilities or out in the bush with the bare essentials, camping trips have the potential to provide lifelong memories for your whole family. Camping can be as complicated as you like, but like most things simpler often means more successful.
1. Set up in daylight
Depending on the whim of your little fellow travellers, setting up can be a breeze or a nightmare. Best not to risk a nightmare in the dark. Stopping earlier in the day lessens the chance of anyone being frazzled and cranky, you can see what pole goes where and if you’re setting up on an ants’ nest. All good things. Read more
