The Great Barrier Reef will easily make anyone's bucket list of must-see visits when planning a trip to Australia. On my first trip Down Under I was 18 years old and on an exchange program so I didn't have much control over what I was able to see and do during my time in the country. While I was grateful for all the wonderful sights I was able to take in, I always regretted not being able to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. While planning a family visit this past September, we … [Read more...]
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef with Kids
January 24, 2018 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Top Things to do in Sydney with Kids
October 26, 2017 By 15 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Whether you're visiting Sydney from out of the city or out of the country, we've rounded up some of our favourite family activities from our own visit to Sydney from Canada. From exploring the many coastal beaches to getting to know the Australian wildlife, these are our top things to do in Sydney with kids. Plus, a way to visit them all without breaking the bank. Top Things to do in Sydney with Kids Taronga Zoo Taronga Zoo is a gorgeous world class zoo with sweeping … [Read more...]
3 Reasons We Loved Featherdale Wildlife Park
October 20, 2017 By 24 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We received complimentary passes and perks to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, all opinions and experiences are my own. Located less than an hour from the city of Sydney and on route to the Blue Mountains, you'll find Featherdale Wildlife Park. Featherdale is home to the largest collection of Australian native animals in the world making it a fun and educational visit for Sydneysiders and International guests alike. Planning an Australian adventure or thinking of … [Read more...]
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
September 8, 2017 By 30 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We received complimentary passes to visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, all opinions and experiences are my own. Preparing for our trip to Tropical North Queensland, Australia we knew that the boys would get a real kick out of seeing the big saltwater crocodiles and Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures looked like the best place for it. Located in a World Heritage area between Cairns and Port Douglas Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is an award winning eco-adventure and the … [Read more...]
Traveling Australia as a Teen
March 12, 2014 By 33 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
When I was a little girl I dreamed of seeing the world, I'm not sure where the passion came from because as a family we stuck pretty close to home. We toured around to different camping sites within a short driving distance and those were our vacations. Somewhere along the line I started to connect with kids my age from around the world with pen pals. From Japan, Africa, Australia and the USA, I made friends with girls and boys just like me living their lives in other countries. I … [Read more...]
