NOW AVAILABLE AT DYMOCKS KARRINYUP & SUBIACO, BODHI TREE & PLANET BOOKS FOR $20 ALSO AT KALM WELLNESS CENTRE WITH TRAVEL TOWELS FOR $40 I will also have a stall at the Festival of Christmas markets at the Perth Cultural Centre on 9th December. Well done to Events and Beyond for utilising Perth’s public spaces with [...]
Archive for the ‘Family Travel’ Category
The launch of Fluffy Towel Travels
Posted: 28th September 2011 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Charity, Family Travel, Fluffy Towel Travels, Gorgeous Things, VietnamTags: Bali, breast, breastique art, Broome, Fluffy Towel, Franc Essential, Frankland Grange wine, Paris, Shanghai, Sri Lanka, travel, travel memoir, Vietnam
0
The Not-so Amazing Race
Posted: 23rd March 2011 by Carmen Jenner in Accommodation, Family Travel, France, ParisTags: accommodation, apartment, Family travel, key, lock, marriage, Paris, the amazing race
WELCOME to The Not So Amazing Race. The first part of the Joneses’ challenge is to gain access to an apartment for their stay in Paris. The Jones family comprises of husband and wife, Jason and Simone, and three-year-old Jessica.* None of the Jones family will speak French on this leg of the race. [...]
Petite Paris
Posted: 10th March 2011 by Carmen Jenner in Family Travel, France, ParisTags: Aquaboulavard, Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Eiffel Tower, Euro Disney, France, Jardin d'Acclimatation, Luxembourg Gardens, Notre Dame, Parc de la Villette, Paris, Pompidou Centre, River Seine
THERE are few places as lively, vibrant and stimulating as Paris. I’m not entirely referring to the city either as my daughter is named after the City of Light. It seems fitting that the two should meet. But if you shudder at the thought of dragging young children around vast museums, consider these tips on [...]
The hills are alive: getting back to nature
Posted: 18th November 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Family Travel, Perth, Western AustraliaTags: bush, family, fear, lifestyle, Mundaring, nature, outback, Perth Hills, spiders, wildlife
“Beep, beep, beep,” drones the forklift. It reverses up and down the salvage yard next door, just a few metres from our lounge room. A grunting semi-trailer pulls up with a delivery of wood to be unloaded throughout the entire afternoon. Soon, the rubbish truck will arrive to empty the enormous bins with its noisy [...]
Paris at the Hilton
Posted: 8th November 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Family Travel, PhilippinesTags: birthday, Cebu, cuisine, Paris Hilton, Philippines, Sutukil, travel
In the distance the pink Hilton towers waver in the sweltering distance like two flamingos perched on the edge of a watering-hole. Returning to our hotel, the staff greet us with waves and calls of, “Paris, Happy Birthday!” Our cherub graciously handles her celebatory status with shy smiles for her adoring fans. Yes, Paris is staying at the Hilton.
Holy Cow! Five Reasons to Not Bustle Past Cowaramup
Posted: 28th October 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Amuse Boche, Family Travel, Margaret River, Western AustraliaTags: and Potions, Candy Cow, Cowaramup, CowParade Margaret River, Lotions, Margaret River, Margaret Riviera, Moon Haven Soaps, Settler's Ridge Organic Wine
If you’re moo-ving around the Margaret River region three hours south of Perth, you may notice some life-size cow sculptures left-over from the CowParade Margaret River, an international event held in over 50 cities. The competition saw local artists hussling up the bovine creatures in all kinds of attire and positions. It seems only appropriate to start [...]
CanTeen Pancake Cookout
Posted: 26th October 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Charity, Family TravelTags: Burswood, cancer, CanTeen, charity, fundraiser, Lesley Dewar, pancakes, Perth, Rachael Bermingham
Event Details Time: October 29, 2010 from 7:30am to 9.00am Location: Burswood Park – near the Movies Street: Craig Street. City/Town: Burswood Website or Map: http://maps.google.com.au/map… Phone: 0417 91 5502 One of the many frustrating elements of dealing with cancer is helplessness. But not so with CanTeen, an Australian organisation that provides a country-wide support [...]
Walk on the Tame Side in Paris’ Montmartre
Posted: 17th September 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Family Travel, ParisTags: Abbesses, Basilique du Sacre Coeur, culture, Espace Dali Montmarte, Montmarte, Moulin Rouge, Musee de Montmarte, Paris, Place du Tertre, www.nileguide.com
Made famous by the Moulin Rouge and its hedonistic revellers, Montmartre is well worth a wander during the day. Check out the full article at Walk on the Tame Side in Montmarte Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on [...]
Smiles from the Teardrop Isle: Family Travel in Sri Lanka
Posted: 31st August 2010 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Family Travel, Sri LankaTags: Anuradhapura, Colombo, Ella, Family travel, Galle, Kandy, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnewala, Polonnaruwa, Sigirya, Sri Lanka, travel, Unawatuna
Like a jewel dropped into the ocean, Sri Lanka sparkles bright. Tamer than its Indian neighbour, the spicy isle is heaving with culture, wildlife, gems, adventure, welcoming locals, and exotic beauty every which way. Unlike other Asian hotspots Sri Lanka is virtually untouched by tourism compliments of the 25 year war. The country breathes a [...]
Reversing the Rite of Passage
Posted: 13th October 2009 by Carmen Jenner in Family Travel, The Journey, TransportTags: Family travel, Perth Airport
My mother used to have a sticker on her car that read, “Live long enough to be a burden to your children.” By the age of 31, she had six daughters giving herself plenty of time to fulfil this quest. Twenty three years later my parents departed from the Perth International Airport for the very [...]
Paris at the Hilton
Posted: 3rd August 2009 by Carmen Jenner in Asia, Cebu, Philippines, Family Travel, The JourneyTags: Cebu, Paris Hilton, travel
In the distance the pink Hilton towers waver in the sweltering distance like two flamingos perched on the edge of a watering-hole. Returning to our hotel, the staff greet us with waves and calls of, “Paris, Happy Birthday!” Our cherub graciously handles her celebatory status with shy smiles for her adoring fans. Yes, Paris is staying at the Hilton.
