Travel Bee packing tips

The vacuum bag: These are a god send, particularly for winter holidays. With the Travel Bee’s departing for Japan in seven days, the bags are out and the ski gear looks huge. But, with the help of these nifty little bags it now only takes up one quarter of a 66cm case (per person). That’s […]

Sydney bloopers!

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Whilst I consider myself an experienced traveller, I still make mistakes. It’s good when you are travelling with someone that can help you see the funny side. That’s my Master 16! 1. While trying to feed two recently arrived, weary and hangry travellers (after midnight) I managed to […]

Mirror balls, bikes and landmarks – Sydney NSW

Here we are, on our much anticipated ‘Yay year 11 is over’ trip. Master 16 and the Travel Bee (OG) are on a special mum and son trip. One on which I was hoping we could enjoy each others company minus all the usual nagging associated with teen boys, school and the multitude of distractions […]

Mt Buller – Day 1

Tonight the Travel Bees are exhausted. Driving down off the mountain we had two sleepy Bees in the backseat. I think we had all forgotten quite how tired you get skiing/boarding and how tough the late afternoon can get! Our day started with a flurry of activity as everyone got their ski gear on and […]

Jurien Bay – Turquoise Coast – Western Australia

With the Covid pandemic still rampant and travel restrictions frequent, July has called for another holiday at home here in beautiful Western Australia. Whilst we would have liked to find a hot and sunny location to brighten the winter blues, in reality it has been a battle to find a destination at all. With everywhere […]