For those of us oppressed by the daily work life hustle the temporary liberation provided by a getaway where all meals, accommodation and age appropriate leisure activities are included can be restorative. In our instance it allows me to leave the Mental Load at home – I don’t have to even think about feeding the…
A recent trip to Tropical Far Norther Queensland reminded me of what a unique and fantastic place the Atherton Tablelands is to visit with kids. Seriously, there is so much to do. For families craving some nature play or to get their city kids appreciating farm life this is the place. We’ve been visiting the…
As far as I’m concerned all inclusive get aways are a family win. A great all inclusive family getaway has a few key ingredients – quality family time spent together with my kids and quality time spent having some space from my children as well. Throw in delicious meals, somewhere comfy to sleep and one price…
Yosemite in winter is a season of poignant beauty. The crowds that flock to the the National Park in summer are absent allowing families to enjoy a true wilderness experience in relative solitude. Our own trip to Yosemite last winter co-incided with the largest snow storm in Californian recent history. Trees sagged under the weight…
We saw whales on our first morning aboard. Dining on a continental breakfast of croissants while enjoying the sunshine (goodbye Melbourne’s winter!) we spotted humpback whales surfacing and spouting port side. It was an auspicious start to a family trip with a difference – visiting Australia’s northern neighbour Papua New Guinea with our three children…
Think Adelaide is just a romantic foodie getaway for loved up Millenials? Think again. A recent trip to Adelaide with our three kids showed us that there is plenty to keep the kids entertained in South Australia’s capital. Key places of interest (1) Haigh’s Chocolates Tours of Haigh’s Chocolate factory are free (although they…
Erika Jonsson is a Melbourne writer and mother of two boys. She shares her favourite places to take them with Bubs On The Move. Iceland, or the land of ice and fire, is a destination made for families. For most people, it isn’t quick to reach, nor is it the place to go for…
Erika Jonsson is a Melbourne writer and mother of two boys. She has visited Sweden numerous times, including three times with kids. She shares her favourite places to take them with Bubs On The Move. Stockholm is one of the world’s most family-friendly cities, even if it isn’t the most budget-friendly. If you’re clever it…
Despite being a favourite destination for Australians visiting the USA, Los Angeles hasn’t been on my own travel with kids wish list. I’d viewed it as a stop-over at best, tacky fake town at worst. I was wrong. Family connections with the city let us to vacation there recently and I left impressed…
Travel blogs illuminate new places to discover and explore. Today’s post introduces a location that I had never heard of – Imperial Beach in California (near San Diego). The post comes courtesy of Naomi Bowers who blogs over at Medical Mummy blog. In this snapshot of her family’s time at this Californian destination we are…