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The sun was shining, despite the predicted torrential rain, so a day at the Blacktown Medieval Fayre was a go!!   \   Last year my Facebook book page was covered in pics of the fun my sister and her family had at the Medieval Fayre, I was determined to […]

Going back in time at the Blacktown Medieval Fayre


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For the second time ever I found my self with some free time to myself! So I packed my bags and car and headed south to Kangaroo Valley for four nights. ( The first time I camped solo was  here)   After my first time camping by myself I felt […]

Traveling Solo: Four days alone in Kangaroo Valley


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There are so many reasons to visit Japan, here is my top five! Culture/History Japan has a rich history filled with culture dating back centuries. Wondering the streets of any of Japan towns you will come across relics from years ago all with legends, myths and stories connected to them. […]

5 reasons to visit Japan!



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The Pioneer Village Museum at Kangaroo Valley annually holds Pioneer days in April and I was lucky to be in town on the weekend that it was held this year! Walking through the gates of the museum was like steeping back in time. To a time of simplicity, frugality, creativity […]

Pioneer Days at Kangaroo Valley


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Recently we spent 6 wonderful nights holidaying at the gorgeous Outrigger Fiji with our extended family and we loved it! Here is five reasons why you should stay there to!   1.The swimming pools! Outrigger Resort Fiji has two pools, one for families and the other for adults only. The […]

5 top reasons to stay at the Outrigger Resort Fiji


There has been areally amazing exhibition that has been travelling the nation called the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience. After touring around since September 2015, it finally reached Newcastle so we  took the opportunity to see it. The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is a free interactive exhibition which immerses […]

Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience



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Travelling costs, it doesn’t matter how you do it, whether it’s camping or staying in luxury hotels, you will need some money! Lots of people think they can’t save for travel, it’s out of their reach. But if I, as a single mum, can do it so can you! In […]

Saving for Travel Series: Homemade laundry liquid!


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Each month I ask the kids what their favourite traveling experiences have been so far while travelling with Mum! This month I asked Laura (18 years old). What is one of the experiences you have loved so far?  I loved the Hozu -gawa River boat because it was a somewhat […]

Kids recommend: Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride, Japan.


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When I think back to our time in the Flinders chase National park on Kangaroo Island my mind is fillled with images of a breathtaking rugged coast, pounding waves, unbelievable rock formations and a history of survival in one of the toughest areas of Australia. A day trip into Flinders […]

Flinders Chase National Park Kangaroo Island



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When we travelled recently to Kangaroo Island it was a bit of a challenge… The challenge was the fact that we were going to camp on the Island and that meant transporting all essential camping items with us on a plane. Not only were we limited to the flights weight […]

5 essential camping items that I took to Kangaroo Island.


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So I must admit… I’m a bit of a Harry Potter fan. I’m not obsessed, I can’t tell you every detail, I haven’t even read the books, but I have seen every movie… more then once! When I heard that the Universal Studios in Osaka had a Wizarding World of […]

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter 


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I have so much I want to share on here in regards to our trip to Kangaroo Island, but first I want to tell you about the best camp ground on the Island! After searching online and wiki camps, I came across a place that had great reviews called Discovery […]

Camping on Kangaroo Island: Discovery Lagoon