It’s been a while since we visited the Victorian gold rush town of Ballarat. Last time we visited the ‘Rat a couple of years back, we had our three kids …
Beechworth with Kids – Where to Stay, Play & Eat
Earlier this year, just weeks before pre Co-Vid19 restrictions kicked in, Team Shenanigans drove up the Hume Highway to the beautiful historical town of Beechworth for the Labour Day long …
Where to Eat In and Around Melbourne – Summer 2020
Do you love eating out can never think of where to go when the opportunity arises? I hear you people, which is why one of my goals for this year …
Five Great Places to Eat & Drink in Melbourne’s CBD
Melbourne’s long held reputation as a serious food destination is well known both locally and further afield. So it’s probably not surprising then, that on the occasions I do venture …
Canggu with Kids
It’s no secret around these parts that we’re regular visitors to Bali, and on our latest holiday – my fourth in six years – we decided to add a stay …
What to do in Trentham, Daylesford & Kyneton with Dogs & Kids
If you’re looking for a great location to enjoy a long – or short – weekend, then I have the intel for you. Over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, we …
What To Pack For Hawaii (Or Other Tropical Vacay)
The question I was asked most often when I recently returned home from Hawaii was: What should I pack for my upcoming trip? And I totally got it. Packing can …
Hawaii with Kids: What to Do, Where to Eat, Shop & Stay
Picture this. It’s Boxing Day 2017, and while still recovering from the food coma of Christmas Day, you’re leisurely scrolling through the list of discounted airfares and you find a …
Uluru with Kids – What to Do, Where to Stay & What to Pack
Uluru has long been on my bucket list. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to all sorts of exotic places in the world but in recent times, Mr SnS and …
HONG KONG: What To Do, Where to Eat, Where to Shop & Where to Stay
I was lucky enough to spend 6 nights in Hong Kong, or, as I like to call it, Honkers, last week. As someone who LOVES a big city and can …
Girls’ Weekend in Bendigo – Where to Stay, Play and Eat
Getting away for a weekend with the girls is always a good thing, right? Heading out of town Thelma and Louise style – except that weird going off the cliff …
Perth With Kids
As part of our recent family vacay to W.A. this summer, we set aside five nights for a city stay in Perth. (We first spent an awesome week down south …
Dunsborough & Margaret River With Kids
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the south west of Western Australia – including Margaret River – but didn’t know where to start, where to stay or what to do, …
China: What to Pack & Other Tips
I’m a practical person AND I love travelling, so I always take particular care to think through my packing before I take off. I like to have what I need, …
33 Awesome Things to Do in China
Before my recent visit to China, it wasn’t really on my radar. Sure I was interested in China – our three boys are learning Mandarin at school, we all love …
Bali with Kids
Back in 2014, Mr SnS and I took our three boys, then aged 7, 5 and 2 – they were pretty little back then – to Bali for the first time. …
What to Wear and Take on a Plane
Updated June 2017 I’m one of those crazy cats who love plane travel for the simple reason that, in my mind, planes = holidays and adventures. Yes, I’m happiest when …
What to Do in Inverloch With (or Without) Kids
Inverloch is such a great spot to visit, with or without kids. If it’s not on your radar – and it should be – Inverloch is situated on Victoria’s south east …
What to Do on a Weekend in Bondi
Bondi beach is one of the best known beaches in the world. It’s also the location for more reality TV shows than any other non-capital city I can think of. Having visited …
What to do on Phillip Island with Kids
Updated February 2019 Growing up in the early ’80s, my family and I spent a week or so every summer at my great Uncle and Aunt’s beach house in Ventnor, …
What to Pack for a Holiday Rental/Driving Holiday
Every January, we pack up the car and head down to one of Victoria’s many coastal towns where we rent a holiday house for a week or so. It supposed …