Deborah's first trip with a bub of 4 months involved a 26-hour flight with no sleep, which is exactly when she realised travelling would never be the same. This has only been further confirmed as her family has grown. She's lived in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, London and is now reasonably settled in Sydney's northern beaches with her three children — who are now all seasoned travellers. Check out the family travel website she produces: www.outandaboutwithkids.com.au, and her blog at www.littlenomads.com

Family Travels

Posted: 4 Days ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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Lord Howe for families

Just a 90-minute flight from Sydney, Lord Howe Island is isolated more by exclusivity than distance ... and makes for an idyllic family escape.

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Posted: 1 Month ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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Shoal Bay sojourn

We've driven to Shoal Bay from Sydney for the weekend in hope of getting closer to nature — above and below the water.

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Posted: 2 Months ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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Central Coast adventure land

Deb explores the Central Coast with her family in tow and is left wondering why she doesn't holiday there more often.

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Posted: 3 Months ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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Budget summer holidays with kids

The summer holidays are almost upon us — six whole weeks in which to juggle work and entertain kids without breaking the bank and managing to afford Christmas along the way. Not easy, so here are some tips.

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Posted: 3 Months ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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Tips for families to rediscover the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is a favourite with kids, yet the trouble with its theme parks is that there are so many of them. Here are a few tips and tricks about keeping sane at the sunny Queensland city.

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Posted: 5 Months ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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The Blue Mountains: three valleys in one weekend

Amazing yet true, we managed to explore three of the magnificent valleys in just two days. Well, not extensively with four kids in tow, but by foot and horseback we did cover a fair expanse of ground.

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Posted: 6 Months ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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The best Aussie snow for families

Where are the best places in Australia to take the kids skiing? Ask this question out loud and you'll find everyone has an opinion. Perisher v Thredbo? NSW v Victorian Alps? The choices are greater, and more complicated, thank you might think.

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Posted: 7 Months ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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Canberra for kids

Say what you will about our nation's capital, but admit it — Canberra's probably the most family-friendly destination in the country. More attractions than you can usually muster enough energy to fit in — especially as, being a Sydney-sider, I think of it as a weekend destination — and educational value to boot.

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Posted: 7 Months ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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Family fun in Thailand

Chiang Mai is Thailand's northern capital, famous for the local hill tribes and as the gateway to the famous Golden Triangle — where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) meet. There are over 200 beautiful temples here as well as bustling night markets where you can find everything from hand woven sarongs to fake Rolex watches. None of which holds the slightest bit of interest for my 7-year-old daughter ...

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Posted: 1 Year ago by Deborah Dickson-Smith

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How to survive a road trip with the kids

Here's all the advice I've given friends in the past about driving holidays with kids. Good luck on your road trip with the little ones - and don't kill one another.

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