Updated July 2021 We’ve been holidaying in the pretty seaside hamlet of Barwon Heads on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula since our kids were babies and toddlers. It’s been a great option …
Ballarat: Where to Stay, Play and Eat
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 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 …
Family Holiday Tips, Destinations and Ideas – Part 2
Welcome to the second post in this series on Family Holidays – Ideas, Destinations and Tips (you can catch up with the first here) in which I’ve asked some of my …
Family Holiday Tips, Destinations & Ideas – Part 1
There’s never a time when I’m not planning my next holiday. Whether’s it’s a weekend away with friends at a caravan park or a family holiday somewhere tropical, I’m always …
Noosa with Kids
In the September school holidays, we joined half of Victoria – or so it seemed – on holiday on the sunny Sunshine Coast. Our digs were in Noosaville (details below) …
What to Do on a Weekend in Hobart
Have you visited Hobart before? If you have, you’ll know that the capital of TasVegas punches well above her weight in all departments. In fact, if I had to give …
What to Do Before You Go on Holiday
There’s nothing like a holiday is there? A chance to relax, reconnect and recuperate. Ah, it’s the best. But if you needed a holiday when you booked it, you’ll certainly …
What to Do in Bendigo With (or Without) Kids
In the school holidays just gone, Mr SnS and I packed the kids (and half the house) and hit the Calder for a few nights in Bendigo, in the Victorian …
Tips for Travelling in Tasmania with Kids
This post is sponsored by Spirit of Tasmania If you’ve been following along with me on Facebook or Instagram lately, you’ll know that Team Shenanigans and I recently returned from …
What to Do on a Weekend in Melbourne
Today’s post is in response to a reader request: Dear Vanessa I would love your ideas on what to do in Melbourne for a couples weekend. My hubby works in …
A Weekend in Sydney: Where to Stay, Play and Eat
I have an unusual confession to make. I have been to New York twice in the last eight years but, until recently, I hadn’t visited Sydney for over a decade. Maybe, possibly …
Holidays with Kids: Where to Go in Australia
Updated July 2016 In today’s post, the third in this series of How to Holiday with Kids, I’m sharing some of our favourite family holiday destinations within Australia. (I’ve previously covered …
How to Holiday with Children Part 1 – How Many Kids
Since we had our first child nearly nine years ago, our holidays have changed. A lot. We’ve had some OK holidays, some mildly enjoyable holidays and some downright shockers. Big …
Palm Cove With Kids
We recently spent an unexpected but fabulous week in Palm Cove with our three children aged 8, 6 and 3. Why unexpected? Well, it was a bit of a last …
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