Who’d have thought that a visit to an Aboriginal dance performance would lead to one of the most authentic and incredible Indigenous experiences of Raffles young life? Certainly not me. But that is exactly what happened at Katoomba’s Waradah Aboriginal Centre. We find ourselves at the centre after stopping to wax philosophic with Katoomba’s famous […] Read more…
The Eats worlds are more than a little sweet on exploring the Blue Mountains. And it’s not just because of its epic vistas, thrilling adventure activities, world-class galleries, gorgeous gardens and fabulous wildlife. Nope! It is because we are world-class gluttons. You see, the Blue Mountains isn’t just for romantic escapes or family breaks, it […] Read more…
“Mum, this place kinda feels like home,” declares a smiling Raffles within minutes of checking into the harbour front Crowne Plaza Newcastle. And while our actual home may not boast a marble-clad foyer, an army of friendly-staff or stunning views over Newcastle’s working harbour, he’s right, this place does radiate a special “at home” kind […] Read more…
Given Singapore’s national sports are eating, drinking and shopping it’s hardly surprising that, as a card-carrying hedonist, Singapore has my name written all over it. But there’s so much more to Singapore than conspicuous consumption and if I put my slightly sozzled epicurean inclinations to one side, I still love it. Because it’s also clean, […] Read more…
When I heard that a Harry Potter themed café called Platform 1094 had opened just a few weeks before our visit to Singapore, you know I had to go. It was a little out of the way and hard to find without broomsticks, and it was so new that the taxi drivers hadn’t even heard […] Read more…
Before Raffles and Sugarpuff completed our merry travelling circus, holidays were mostly about picking a random destination, finding a super cheap deal, chucking a bikini and a camera in a backpack and hitting the airport ready for adventure. But that was then and this is now and travelling with two kids in tow requires a lot […] Read more…