I am a copywriter based in Melbourne. I write here on kids and travel.
Once upon a time, you may have partied away in Glastonbury or the Big Day Out but now your greatest adventure might be a... [more]
See koalas in the wild
These days it's hard to spot a koala in the wild, though my friends who live near the Brisbane... [more]
When I took my kids (aged five and seven) to see the Tivoli Theatre's latest production, Hansel and Gretel, the first th... [more]
Heading to the Arts Centre is not the only way to get your fix of children's theatre. For maybe half the price - $18 p... [more]
Every once in a while (and quite often these days) I hear of something that makes me proud to be Malaysian. From people ... [more]
There is a buzz in the air as Malaysians gear up for national elections on 5 May 2013. If you're overseas right now an... [more]
All For Kids market just celebrated their first anniversary at New Hope church - proof that their philosophy of 'mums he... [more]
You can zip to Wilson's Prom in about three or four hours but if you're looking for a place to stop, one of my favourite... [more]
Once a year at the end of January, Melbourne Park is transformed into a tennis carnival, playing host to the world's bes... [more]
While Melbourne has its fair share of Indian food, I didn't manage to find real mamak fare - until Rich Maha. This littl... [more]
Over 400 steam engines. A duck pond. A train ride. The National Steam Centre in Scoresby is every little boy's dream c... [more]
Poh Sum Wong's work is the kind that makes you stop in mid-step and ponder life's meanings. She describes her work as a ... [more]
They don't serve Hot Chips at the Wye Cafe, it's Crispy Polenta Cakes with Capsicum Salsa. If you're after toast, it's... [more]
If you went to the Greater Dandenong's Little Day Out on 30 September you may or may not have noticed a little band th... [more]
If you're new to the country (and even if you aren't) it's a good idea to get to know some of the local wildlife. Ther... [more]
If you're looking to delight a child, it's hard go wrong with a trip to the farm. Chesterfield Farm is situated on Fernt... [more]
It's not every day that a circus parks itself on your doorstep and if you live in Wheeler's Hill you'll be pleased to fi... [more]
The All For Kids market seems to get bigger and better with every instalment. If the recent market in Burwood East is an... [more]
If you're a parent of a kid with Aspergers, you know the moment. The moment when you realise that the child you thought ... [more]
While Scienceworks is known for delighting pre-schoolers and primary kids, I wasn't sure if it was a suitable place for ... [more]
I may not be the ultimate climbing gym reviewer having only been to less than ten different gyms, but Hardrock Nunawadin... [more]
There's nothing very Caribbean about the Caribbean Market in Scoresby other than the fact that they have a huge body of ... [more]
Every mum needs a break and the gloomy weather is no excuse not to have one. Whether it's Mother's Day or not, here ... [more]
Australia is a great place to live with its fresh air and open sky, but sometimes you miss the buzz of the city, the sce... [more]
The next time you go to Bunnings, you might find something that's not in the catalogue. Animals On The Move (AOTM) is a ... [more]
If you're a Malaysian in Melbourne, chances are you won't be back for the next elections. The good news is there is some... [more]
My boy is not the type to sit down quietly at any circle time, mat time or any activity that requires him to remain stil... [more]
Finding things to do for an over-exuberant 3-year-old is often a hit and miss. To save you the pain, here are three acti... [more]
It is rare to find Melbourne city so devoid of traffic and noise and shoppers - which makes it a great time to take a wa... [more]
When the Easter holidays came around, I panicked for what to do with my 3 year old boy. So when I saw the Swim World... [more]
All For Kids Market – Hoppers Crossing
If you missed the All For Kids market in March in Blackburn, you will be pleas... [more]
Not content with film festivals and multiplexes, Melbourne is now bringing the experience of movie-going to a whole new ... [more]