4 of the Best Travel Raincoats
4 of the Best Travel Raincoats Travel Packing and I have a love/hate relationship. I love that getting out the suitcase signals an adventure. “Travelling never gets old whether for holiday or business
Wellbeing Travel Guides
A curated selection of the Guidebooks I use and trust for my favourite destinations for A Grown Up’s Gap Year. They work hard for a spot on my ‘recommended list’; off the beaten path gems, slow travel ideas, chic locals recommending hidden gems.
Where to Stay in Sydney The Sofitel
“There is something so compelling about waking in a bed someone else has made, free from routine, demands of teens and yes to a morning
Ten Places to go in Hong Kong that I Love
Forever iconic is the sea of skyscrapers – yet there is so much more to Hong Kong than immediately meets the eye – it is
The Imperial Hotel New Delhi, Luxury Escape
Monique chats with The Imperial Sr Executive VP & GM – Mr Vijay Wanchoo I speak often of my ongoing curiosity for a peek behind the scenes of
Hakuba Ski Resort Japan with Kids
Many friends have holidayed in Niseko, a ski resort which has been popular with Australian families for several years. However we heard Hakuba was culturally a
Tips for Family Cruising Holidays
“It was with trepidation that Monique Van Tulder booked a family cruising holiday Despite hearing ‘those cruise holiday stories’ she threw caution to the wind;
Where to go in Hong Kong Local Secrets
City exploration comes in many guises and by nature tends to follow a travelers area of interest – architectural marvels, the arts, historical culture, food
Ten Reasons you must visit Uluru now
Uluru at the heart of Australia, an iconic landmark that you know ‘one day’ you will visit. Home to the living culture of its traditional
Where to Stay in Bali with a Family
The Urban Mum discovers where to stay in Bali with Family – keeping grandparents and teens happy on holiday. Before children, Bali was where the Husband
Stayz Fit on Holiday with Tiffiny Hall
Get a discount on your next Stayz break by staying fit on Holiday… “Some holidays are full of adventure, others are the ‘fly and flop’
The Five Best ‘Shopping Movies’ on Netflix
If you are a lover of shopping, as indeed I am, you will enjoy The Five Best ‘Shopping Movies’ on Netflix As our weather gets cooler
Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa – Holidays with Kids
IF HAPPINESS was a place; then the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Natadola Bay, would be it.
What to do on a Family Trip to Japan
Why Japan is a great choice. After our 1st family trip to Japan (for three weeks) – I asked my boys (then 11 & 12 years)
Things to see in Shanghai (for families)
Steam rises as morning commuters gather around fire pits, waiting for their breakfast to go ‘Shanghai style’. It is 8.00am, wet, and cold – actually it is not
Hong Kong Where to Stay: Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
Home might be where the heart is, however The Urban Mum’s preferred place to sleep is a Five Star Hotel. When she recently discovers Sheraton
Finding Peace of Mind on Holidays: Allianz Travel Insurance
I almost ruined a recent trip to Japan. A minor slip of usual pre-trip preparation sent me into a spiral of unnecessary concern… On the morning
Luxury Escapes for The Urban Mum
Hello Fellow Travellers, I am so glad you found us! If you like a little luxury with your holiday, love knowing the shopping secrets of
Family Ski Holidays France: Chalet 345 Les Gets
Amid extreme excitement – suitcases straining with ski gear – we depart for a Family Ski Holiday France. It’s a stifling hot Sydney mid-December afternoon; as we make the taxi
ANA Flight Review – Sydney to Tokyo
“There is nothing quite like flying at dawn, the infinite reach of the horizon murmurs pink hues before the morning reveals your destination.” Even through
Things to See and Do in Christchurch New Zealand (with Kids)
With a long weekend to spare, The Urban Mum took her family across the ‘ditch’ to visit her birthplace – Christchurch, New Zealand. The only problem
What I Pack – Plane Style – The Urban Mum
When deciding what to wear on a plane I go with the rule of thumb that comfort is King – yet I don’t ever relinquish
City Guide Tokyo – Where to Stay – Luxury Japan
The Peninsula Tokyo (with or without kids…) Mostly, I love travelling with my kids, showing them the world, watching their faces register wonder with each new
48 Hours in Hong Kong
What can you do when you only have 24 Hours in Hong Kong? The Urban Mum gives you some tips.
Things to do in Tokyo with Kids – Travel to Japan
To visit Japan is to be in a slight state of perpetual disorientation, on the surface so much of what you experience feels familiar –
