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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…
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…
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…
Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand’s Waikato region is one of the country’s most unique attractions. Located in Hamilton City, here’s why we think this award-winning garden is a must-visit. There’s a museum in Hamilton, New Zealand, where you can soak in 4,000 years of human civilisation before lunch. Not the rushed, behind-glass-case kind of museum, […] 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…
Through a series of smart strategies to protect its living history, Kyoto is getting tourism right, and it means you and your family will have an even better time exploring Japan’s ancient capital. A city that has been Japan’s cultural heart for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the birthplace of tea ceremony, kaiseki cuisine, […] Read more…
Lured by my teen to Raglan on a day trip, I expect surfboards and sand. But what I find instead is a seaside boho wonderland that makes us both want to linger longer. I’d heard all the hype about Raglan but was still on the fence about a visit. It’s just another surf town, I […] Read more…
Why Novotel Sydney Olympic Park is the smart choice for a fun, affordable Sydney family summer break. You know how most family holidays involve at least one meltdown (usually mine when the WiFi doesn’t work), someone having a hangry meltdown before lunch and parents who look like they need a holiday from the holiday? Well, […] 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…
Jetstar’s direct flight service connecting Sydney with Hamilton is a game-changer for Australian families dreaming of a New Zealand adventure. At 3.30am, Sydney Airport is doing its best impression of a ghost town, and I’m questioning what possessed us to book a 6.15am flight. My coffee hasn’t kicked in yet, my daughter is asleep on […] Read more…
and Whether you’re visiting for an event or planning an extended family break, the Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park delivers a five-star experience that never compromises on comfort or convenience. We come to Sydney Olympic Park for a big moment. The NSW Schools Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena is always a big deal as 5,500 […] Read more…
Planning a trip to the Kanto region of Japan? Our Nikko travel guide will take you from ancient shrines and Edo action to mountain hikes and hot springs. For anyone who likes their nature served with a side of history, Nikko, just two hours north of Tokyo’s neon chaos, doesn’t just deliver, it wraps it […] 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…
You’ve seen the photos and watched the videos, but nothing prepares you for feeling the roar and mist of Niagara Falls in person. Planning a visit to experience it for yourself? Here’s your ultimate guide to Niagara Falls, New York. It is big. It is wet. And standing at Prospect Point, New York, watching 750,000 […] 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…
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 many of the […] 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…
“You’ll never take me alive” shouts Raff as he leaps straight off our balcony, having nabbed the last remaining chocolate that’s been generously left in our accommodation as a treat. His annoyed little sister follows straight in after him, intent on revenge. But I’m not worried by their dramatic exit. Our balcony? It’s actually a […] 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…
There’s a joyful madness that takes hold when you point your car towards a food destination and surrender to the hunger building with every kilometre. These South Australia food road trips will feed that madness generously. After decades of eating my way across this country with my family (and now with two teenagers who can […] 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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