Jenolan Caves – Your Guide for an Epic Family Adventure
Jenolan Caves was an early addition my Sydney bucket list, and I am stoked to finally cross it off. As my birthday and baby number two approached, EZ decided to surprise me with a...
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Introducing the Visiting Tasmania Page!
Visiting Tasmania is an incredible experience, and also a bit overwhelming. For such a small island there is so much to do. You can easily spend 3 weeks exploring the diverse geography and breathing...
How to Use an Opal Card (updated Jan 2017)
Looking for information on how to use an opal card, where to buy, and whether or not you even need one? Read this article for all of the basic information for travelers to Sydney...
Introducing the Visiting Sydney page!
After two years in Sydney, JZ and I feel like we have explored enough to offer solid suggestions for your next trip to Sydney. We wanted to create an easy to use resource to...
Taronga vs Featherdale: Which Sydney Zoo to Visit
As a tourist hub, Sydney hosts several opportunities for close encounters with Australian native animals. The three options within 1hr of Sydney are: Taronga Zoo, Sydney Wildlife Zoo, and Featherdale. Sydney Wildlife Zoo offers...
Where to Find Campervan Parking In Queenstown
Need to find parking In Queenstown for a campervan? Read this article for the only 2 decent options for oversized vehicles. We whirled around the narrow, center-city roundabout a second time, and I felt...
Essential New Zealand Information (South Island Edition)
We love the anticipation of researching a new destination, and planning our next adventure. One of the exciting parts is that no amount of preparation covers what you learn by exploring. Here is a...
Top 3 Family Friendly Aoraki Mt Cook Walks
With a packed New Zealand itinerary, we only spent one night at the naturally stunning White Horse Hill campground. However, we did not let the limited time curtail our ability to check out all of the...
Beginner Family Photography – A Photo Tips Year In Review
Every “best” photo I take ends up falling in the rankings. This is consistent with most areas of life – practice and learning brings improvement. For example, look at the photo below: Now compare...
5 Must-Do Experiences for Your Queenstown Bucket List
Queenstown is a central hub for our favorite outdoor adventures on New Zealand’s South Island. It is a brief, scenic flight to Milford Sound, and you can jump in the car for a drive to Lake Wanaka....
When & How to Use Shutter Speed In Photography
Beginning photographers often overlook the shutter speed. I know that I walked around for ages in aperture priority mode. When I switched to manual, I found myself setting the ISO and aperture first, and solving...
Is the Merlin Premium Annual Pass Worth It?
JZ and I love maximizing value with annual passes. They make local, and somewhat expensive, attractions a more relaxed experience because they become part of our regular weekend rotation. Our first year in Sydney, we chose Taronga zoo, one...
