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Looking for the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale? From the Riverwalk to wreck diving via, the Everglades and Hollywood (no, not that one), vintage shopping and hidden cultural gems, these are the Fort Lauderdale experiences worth making time for. Everyone who has ever written about Fort Lauderdale has led with the beach and […] Read more…
Everyone pitches Penrith as the gateway to the Blue Mountains, but a stay at the Panthers Entertianment Precinct with kids means it’s also the gateway to big adventures. Taking a teen for a weekend away requires a completely different holiday strategy. Scenic lookouts are suddenly “just rocks”, historic villages are apparently something people endured before […] Read more…
Portland, Oregon, has built a reputation for being weird. Look closer and you’ll find something more interesting… a city shaped by individuality, counterculture and a remarkable willingness to let people be themselves. Most cities want you to arrive with a good excuse for being strange. Portland wants to know what kind of strange, so it […] Read more…
McMenamins Kennedy School is a century-old Portland elementary school turned hotel, with a brewery in the old girls’ loo, a jazz-themed secret room and detention served with a side of whisky. I mean, obviously I had to check it out. I got sent to my room… then took a dip and moved bars twice, and […] Read more…
The House of the Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts, is one of the most visited museums in New England. But its real history, and the story of the family who built it, turn out to be darker than anything its author had to invent. The House of the Seven Gables is a museum now, the […] Read more…
Salem hanged nineteen innocent people in 1692 for the crime of witchcraft. Not a single one of them was a witch. Three centuries on, the women that town tried to erase have become the reason the world keeps coming back. Most people outside America picture fire when they imagine Salem, Massachusetts. Stakes, smoke, a crowd […] Read more…
We explore cliff-top temples, rainbow villages and everything in between in our guide to the best things to do in 48 hours in Busan with kids. The alarm screams us awake at 5 AM, which is basically still yesterday. Armed with coffee and groggy determination, my daughter and I drag ourselves onto the KTX high-speed […] Read more…
From market stalls to Michelin-stars, here’s where, how and what to eat in Busan, South Korea‘s lively and lovely second city. Busan is a city where eating isn’t an activity you plan around your day. It is the day. It isn’t precious or performative. It’s generous, fast, comforting and deeply woven into daily life. […] Read more…
The ancient capital of Japan is breathtaking, historic and utterly spellbinding. So much so that it’s in danger of being loved to death. So here are 40 things to do in Kyoto without contributing to the problem. We loved Fushimi Inari as much as the next person, and were lucky enough to visit many, many […] Read more…
The Hobbiton Movie Set in Waikato is a must for LOTR diehards, but it doesn’t actually require prior film viewing. Because this place works magic even Gandalf would envy… making you want to live there first, then watch twelve hours of extended editions to understand why. Look, I’m going to admit something that could get […] Read more…
The creative spirit of Buffalo, New York, thrives in the most unexpected of places. I came for the wings, obviously. And, of course, to sneak a peek at Niagara Falls flexing its watery muscles just down the road. Buffalo itself was meant to be a side quest. A blur between bigger names. But somewhere between […] Read more…
Discover the best of Vietnamese cuisine with our Vietnam food guide for families, showcasing all the must-try dishes for both timid and adventurous palates, and the best spots to savour them as you travel across Vietnam with the fam. Vietnam family food guide: What to eat in Vietnam with kids Vietnamese cuisine invites families on […] Read more…
A stay at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is like slipping into the pages of a living history book, where the lines between dreams and reality blur in the most enchanting way. The vivid remnants of a surreal dream linger. Grand castle halls filled with laughter, fierce chieftains, a swashbuckling pirate queen, a politician and animal […] Read more…
Updated September 2026 There’s a reason that Tokyo DisneySea is one of the most visited theme parks in the world. Beyond its extraordinary nautical theming, great dining, dazzling shows and performances, and an undeniable dusting of Disney magic, its immersive state-of-the-art rides have to take much of the credit. Before our visit, we’d heard that […] Read more…
From its grand architecture, art and music to its food and fairy tale attractions, here’s how to spend 48 hours in Vienna with kids. Vienna is a true feast for the senses. A city that invites visitors to step back to a time when soulful strings and haunting vibratos echoed through grand buildings, and art […] Read more…
The Colonel who? Forget KFC, crispy, sticky and oh-so-delicious Tebasaki (Nagoya-style chicken wings) are so popular in our house that the kids have taken to begging for them. And I’ve taken to giving in, almost as frequently. With the impending Tokyo Olympics stirring up a whole lotta memories of our travels across Japan, and lockdown […] Read more…
A virtual visit to South Africa calls for more South African snacks. Because we can’t possibly head on safari or visit all out favourite haunts without bringing our tastebuds along for the ride. And with a 2pm AEST start for today’s sofa safari, coinciding with afternoon tea, we thought it was time to whip up […] Read more…
Think South Africa and you immediately think wildlife, generally of the large, roaring and mammalian variety. But beyond it’s Big Five – the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo – and their equally hefty friends the giraffe, hippo and zebra, South Africa is home to another adorable critter that will barely reach your knees, […] Read more…
Looking for the best things to do in Bangkok with kids? Thailand’s vibrant capital has something for every family, from glittering temples to street food markets and river adventures. Here are 49 experiences we love. Hailed as the “Venice of the East”, Thailand’s boisterous capital offers visiting families a chaotic but cool combination of fast-paced […] Read more…
Updated August 2026 Looking for adventurous things to do in Singapore with kids? From mountain biking and treetop obstacle courses to ziplining, wakeboarding, go-karting, indoor skydiving and giant floating obstacle courses, Singapore has plenty to keep thrill-seeking kids and teens busy. We’ve tried most of them, with varying degrees of parental composure. Singapore. It’s clean, […] Read more…
From soaking in ancient hot springs and sleeping in Buddhist temples to forest bathing, pilgrimage trails and getting buried in hot sand, Japan has some wonderfully weird ways to make you feel better. I’m a bit of a Japan junky. I seem to need an annual Japan fix, and over the years I’ve discovered that […] Read more…
From holy-water purification and flower baths to jungle yoga, traditional healing and sound baths where someone hits a gong while you lie on the floor, Bali has wellness covered from the deeply spiritual to the slightly woo-woo. From Balinese massage and holy-water purification to yoga, flower baths and sound healing, here are the best wellness […] Read more…
If you’re planning a trip around Illuminate Adelaide this year, here’s the full rundown, what to book first and what to save for a slow afternoon. I have a new favourite way to spend an evening in July, and it involves seven-metre glowing skeletons, an underwater world made of digital plankton and an enormous forest […] Read more…
A 1967 musical about peace, protest and freedom turns out to be exactly what 2026 needs. HAIR the Musical returns to the Theatre Royal Sydney. As a parent, there have been many moments when I have questioned my judgement. Sitting next to my 15-year-old as the cast of HAIR the Musical dropped trips and trousers […] Read more…
From luxury health retreats and tropical yoga escapes to Buddhist monasteries where you can stay for the price of a donation, Thailand does wellness very well. I have reached the age where drinking cocktails before lunch is apparently no longer the only measure of a good holiday. When I was younger, it was practically a […] Read more…
Understanding drink driving offences and their consequences before you embark on your next family road trip. School holidays have a way of turning into road trips. The car gets packed (part logistics exercise, part game of Tetris), the kids battle it out over who gets to ride up front and somewhere around the third servo […] Read more…
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Hey, I’m Aleney! A mum, award-winning travel writer, magazine editor and gallivanting glutton. He’s Raff, the “boy” in boyeatsworld, and a fearless foodie, adventurer and eco-warrior. Along with his all-singing, all-dancing, all-adventurous sister, Sugarpuff, we’re exploring the world’s colour, culture and cuisine on a food safari for the junior set.
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