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The Aussie 'dream' lifestyle that sparked a movement...
This year many Aussie families have chosen to divert from their breaking neck pace lifestyles to embrace slow-living and, life solely on their terms. The term coined for this modern Australian dream is called - Van Life. For some it’s been years of saving and planning, and for others, the chaos of 2020 simply sparkled a snap decision to reimagine life and get busy ‘living’. Whatever the reason, with more people choosing domestic travel and adventure over routine, it's no surprise that caravan manufacturers are struggling to keep up with unprecedented production and Australia’s hot spots are booking out fast.
By Jessica Tsigros5 years ago in Families
The Pietà
Many years ago, my then husband and I were fortunate to do a lot of traveling. It was BC time - before children. We started to collect an item from each place we visited that when you looked at the item, you knew exactly where we had been. Like a little Queen’s Guard doll from England and a flamingo dancer figurine from Spain. For our visit to Rome, there was no doubt about it. I needed a statue of the pietà. Not just any pietà, but THE Pietà by Michelangelo. And that is exactly what I got. It took center place in the cabinet where we kept the collection.
By Janice DiMichele5 years ago in Families
Moving On Up
You’re either all for moving, or you’re not. There’s never an in between. As a kid, I found myself heartbroken at every move we made. Nowadays, I daydream about the future house we’ll have and how we’ll be able to give our son a yard and a little sibling. I yearn for a large kitchen and spacious rooms to fill up with curtains and 70’s-inspired side tables. These were things I absolutely never thought of when Iwas a teen. In fact, my siblings will tell you how much we all hated it when mom took us to the local Home Goods and we would stare at the endless furniture for hours. The idea of getting nice stuff to fill the house was boring to me.
By Victoria Arauz5 years ago in Families
How to Spend Time with Family in Istanbul
Turkey is home to one of the most stunning cities in the world. Istanbul is a city that is steep in a deep history that has provided it with a culture quite unlike any other. It also boasts a wellspring of eye-catching architecture along with a lifestyle and cuisine that makes city life practically irresistible. To cap it all off, if you are a growing family with children, then this city can cater to everyone. There is nothing like watching your kids be enchanted by a new city!
By Peaushan Devanarayana5 years ago in Families
How to Spend a Non-Touristy Vacation in Singapore
While Singapore is a popular tourist destination, it is visited by many people for different purposes. The city-state is often cited as a playground for the rich. While this is true, Singapore offers more than just luxury shopping, fine dining, luxury accommodation and tourist highlights. It is possible to spend a non-touristy vacation in Singapore.
By Peaushan Devanarayana5 years ago in Families
How to Spend a Family Holiday in Sydney
Putting together a trip to Sydney with the family? Sydney is one of Australia's most iconic cities and is chock-full of activities that you can enjoy with the kids. There are water parks, wildlife parks, beaches, and more to explore in this city. Here are some of the best activities you can do and places you can visit during your time in Sydney with your family.
By Aurora Gianna5 years ago in Families
I, Refugee
Death is not one of the things travelers consider when attending church, right? Not usually, I suppose. Sitting at the front door, we discussed the next steps to take about this trip to Utah. Vacation was not the goal, though this trip would count as one for us anyway. The goal was to go to Utah to attend General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
By Rodric Johnson5 years ago in Families
On the Road in a ’57 Chevy
I was watching a guy load his two kids in his SUV the other day at the mall. He helped them into the back seat and made sure they buckled up. He watched as one pulled down the video screen from the ceiling, put on his Wi-fi enabled noise-canceling headphones, and started watching a movie. The other one took out a tablet and began playing a video game. Dad smiled at his children and carefully closed the back door. He hopped in front, buckled up, started the engine, cranked up the air, and off they went.
By Darryl Brooks5 years ago in Families
Call My Name
As a kid, I never went camping. Sure, there were one or two backyard sleepovers with other boys in my church, and I’d once spent an unfortunate evening with my father and Brian in a neighbor’s leaky cabin—my dad had been fighting with my mom again and sold the overnighter to us as a “bushwhacking adventure.” But really, the closest I’d ever come to truly roughing it was watching Woody Woodpecker torment lumberjacks on my black and white television.
By Christopher Locke5 years ago in Families
Journals found
My uncle, Dheeraj, once found a notebook. It was left on the train. He flipped through it, pocketing it for the lovely coloured pencil drawings of familiar places he found inside. He couldn’t read it, of course. The writing was in English and he barely reads any Hindi, but he took it to the headman in our village and found out that an American was traveling through the area and staying in a village nearby.
By Shelly Poole5 years ago in Families
