From jousting knights in Ballarat to samurai in Japan and dinner in a Scottish dungeon, we share 15 castle stays bringing storybook adventures to life for families, plus tips on what to pack, what to budget and how to choose your own royal retreat. Show me a kid who doesn’t want to sleep in a […] 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…
series We spend 48 hours in Joshua Tree exploring all the weird and wonderful natural, and not so natural, attractions that make this one of America’s most stunning and personality-packed destinations. The sleepy town of Joshua Tree is just a short distance east of California’s Palm Springs, but the difference between the two is startling. […] Read more…
Oahu’s allure lies not only the glitz and glamour of Waikiki, but in the stories woven into its landscapes, the traditions preserved within its communities, and the untamed beauty that waits for those who venture off the well-trodden path. Waikiki is everything I’d imagined and more. Bright and buzzy, it stretches its way along a […] Read more…
Updated July 2026 From mucking about on the Norfolk Broads and hunting for dinosaurs to seaside adventures, royal residences and lavender fields, Norfolk has plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained. Here are 20 of the best things to do in Norfolk with kids, tried, tested and loved by our family. There’s something rather […] Read more…
Updated October 2026 Explore the grand halls, gardens and maze at Somerleyton Hall, then discover family-friendly places to stay and more things to do around the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. Somerleyton Hall & Gardens is the magnificent home of the rather important sounding 4th Baron Somerleyton and his family. The palatial estate in Lowestoft, Suffolk […] Read more…
After almost two years of pandemic-paralysed travel, the kids are itching to get out and explore the world again. So where to next? Rome, Paris, London? Nah. While I’m sure they wouldn’t say no, what they are really dreaming of is sailing the high seas, and who can blame them? PO Cruise time is the […] Read more…
“Whoa, what even is this place?” asks my awestruck daughter as we walk past the hulking industrial remains of a grain silo on Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. “Are we sleeping in a factory?” The short answer is yes. Well, at least it used to be. Once an ugly industrial complex of derelict concrete grain silos, […] Read more…
While the garden of earthly delights that is Thailand used to be just a plane ride away, it is sadly out of reach for the immediate future. But the kids and I are hankering after the scent of temples filled with burning incense sticks and fragrant flower garlands. Oh, what we wouldn’t do for a […] Read more…
While we may not be able to visit South Africa in the immediate future, there’s nothing stopping us from inviting South Africa to visit us! There are dozens of new and interactive ways to enjoy all the riches that incredible South Africa has to offer from your sofa. It’s no secret my kids fell head […] Read more…
South Africa is a nation that ignites the senses. It’s a place that you smell, taste, touch, hear, see and feel. So much so that after several visits, I’ve become somewhat hooked on South Africa. And by somewhat, I mean I love it with a fervour bordering on the obsessive. But while I’ve explored […] Read more…
“I’m terribly posh” declares a giggling Sugarpuff in her best faux snooty voice as our chauffer-driven car pulls up to a set of imposing gates. It’s a good job she is, as the gates open to reveal an impossibly tranquil garden and our luxurious home for the next few nights, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa. Tucked away […] 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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