aussie travel
My family holiday made me a better mother at home. Here’s why.
There’s an old saying, “A change is as good as a holiday.” And I get it. I really do. But sometimes you just need an actual break! And that’s okay too. It wasn’t until I was two vodkas deep, swinging in a hammock with a book in hand, listening to my kids scratching in the …
Travel hacks from digital nomads: Create your own mobile office!
If the #freelancelife feed is any indication, working remotely is all about non-stop poolside margaritas. But while the digital nomad life looks glamourous, the truth is influencers still have to, well, work. Regardless of whether you’re launching a business or taking your existing job on the road, here’s what you can learn from content creators …
10 awesome Aussie festivals you’ve never heard of
Have you heard the news? We’re giving one lucky Aussie destination its very own festival – and YOU get to help us decide what and where it should be. We’re taking nominations now, and on 17 September 2019 we’ll be back with a shortlist of finalists for you to vote on. You can nominate a …
We’re calling it! These are Oz’s top 10 festivals
Australia is home to some seriously awesome – and seriously unique – festivals. They celebrate so much of what makes this country amazing and offer the perfect excuse to get out and explore more of Oz (not that you need one ?). Which is why we here at Wotif think we need more of them. …
Game changers! 10 items to make any economy flight feel first class
If you think a neck pillow is enough to get the most out of an economy flight, we’ve got news for you! Here are 10 must-have game-changing items that will make your next trip feel like first class. 1. Electrolyte tablets Humidity levels on planes sits as low as 12% (versus the comfortable 60% you’re …
Travel hacks: How hotel freebies can lift your packing game
You may have packed everything you needed for your trip: every piece of clothing, footwear and toiletry item tucked away. But sometimes things happen mid-trip that can muck up your packing. From muddy shoes to leaky bottles of sunscreen, there are plenty of potential hazards. But never fear, last-minute packing salvation can come from some …
10 tips for your first holiday WITHOUT your kids
Don’t get me wrong – whatever their age, holidaying with your kids is amazing. But it’s also amazing to get away sans-children for an adults-only break. My husband and I did just that for my 30th, leaving our 13-month-old daughter Mackenzie with her doting grandparents, and it was OFF THE CHARTS. I’m a big believer …
10 bargain Aussie destinations for the summer holidays
With school wrapping up for the term, it’s not too late to start planning and packing for a good old fashion summer holiday on home turf. From the beaches, to the outback and city regions, we’ve crunched the numbers and predicted the destinations where Aussie families can nab a deal over the January holidays based …
The Chambers Family Guide to the Central Coast
As part of our recent social experiment, we sent the Chambers family on a family getaway to the NSW Central Coast. We caught up with Mum Tsu Shan and daughter, Vanessa aged 9 and the star director of her family holiday movie, on their top tips for trip to this beautiful spot. What was the …
