Yearly Archives: 2017

Along the way to Nelson Bay, right next door to the Williamtown Airport there is Fighter World, a museum devoted solely to the preservation of fighter jets! Finally after passing it probably 100 times we decided to go and have a look at what it had to offer.   If […]

Fighter World Williamtown

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The other day I realised how grateful I am for the opportunity’s I have had to travel here in Australia and globally since becoming a single mum of five, 7 years ago. It also made me reflect on my favourite places I have seen during this time… So here it […]

5 of my Favourite places in Australia and the World!

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I have heard so much about Bungarribee Park, situated in the Western  Sydney Parklands, that I had to take the kids there to see it for myself. I must admit, when I pulled up in the “Green point carpark” area of Bungarribee parkland, I was a bit underwhelmed. Yes I […]

Bungarribee Park

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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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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 travels series; children’s lunchboxes. 

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Last weekend we took the opportunity to visit the Wyrrabalong National Park and walk the Coastal walk. The Wyrrabalong National Park is divided into two parks, the North and South. Both are close to each other on the Central Coast of NSW Australia, in the Entrance / Bateau Bay area. […]

The Coastal walk, Wyrrabalong National Park

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Mother’s Day is here!!! So I thought I would take the chance to introduce me and my tribe!  Firstly this my beautiful eldest daughter. She is adventurous, daring and not really fearful of anything! She has sky dived, Bungy jumped, white water rafted,scuba dived and is a ledgend on the […]

My traveling tribe.

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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

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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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