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Dear Daisy is a cute-as-a-button cafe on Forestville’s Leah Street, dishing up brekkie, burgers, toasties, vegan fare, and more. Review by Carla Caruso Suburban cafes are the places to see and be seen these days. Dear Daisy in Forestville is one such eatery. The “happy lil corner shop café”, as it’s dubbed on its Instagram… Read more
The Mike Turtur Bikeway is one of Adelaide’s most popular off-road bike routes and it’s right in the city, following the Glenelg tramline from South Terrace. Review by Carla Caruso You’ve probably heard of cycling paths in the country that follow old railway lines, like Clare’s Riesling Trail and McLaren Vale’s Shiraz Trail. (While we’re… Read more
With an all-star Australian cast, dazzling choreography, and hit after hit, you simply can’t help falling in love with Elvis: A Musical Revolution. Review by Carla Caruso Elvis mania seems to have reached fever pitch again. Or maybe it never really goes away. On the heels of the Elvis and Priscilla movies comes the theatre… Read more
The Family-Friendly Stand-Up Show: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for the performer’s keen wit and intelligent wordplay. Review by Carla Caruso British comedian and freestyle rapper Chris Turner might be a new name to me, but he’s definitely not a performer I’ll forget. The 34-year-old has notched up 435,000 subscribers on YouTube thanks to his… Read more
Josh Thomas – Let’s Tidy Up: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 4.5 stars for this parents-only comedy show (with a dusting of star power) Review by Carla Caruso Comedian Josh Thomas is a well-known face on the small screen, having appeared on shows like Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation. He’s also the creator and star… Read more
Circus Spectacular: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 4.5 stars for action-packed family fun Review by Carla Caruso There’s just something about the experience of going to the circus — from the big top to the razzle-dazzle and the death-defying acts! Circus Spectacular is the latest such outfit to roll into town, as part of the… Read more
Family-friendly P&O Cruise to Port Lincoln & Kangaroo Island, South Australia Review by Carla Caruso There’s just something about life on the water that continues to fascinate – as seen by the popularity of shows like The Love Boat and Below Deck! To celebrate my dad’s 70th recently, I jumped aboard the P&O Pacific Explorer… Read more
The Inflatable Church: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars for a one-of-a-kind, interactive, loved-up experience Review by Carla Caruso It’s hard to even know how to begin describing this Fringe experience, it’s so out there. Maybe you’ve heard about it on the radio! Adelaide has an inflatable church in Light Square / Wauwi during the festival… Read more
Family-friendly holiday in Mildura, Victoria – what to do and where to go with kids. Mildura is known as the centre of Victoria’s food bowl and is a major producer of citrus fruit and wine. It’s also an idyllic holiday destination. Review by Carla Caruso Pre-Christmas, we had the idea of doing a quick family… Read more
Hey Caddy’s new venue in West Lakes is a mini putt experience with elite holes that’ll keep everyone, at all levels, entertained. Review by Carla Caruso Mini golf has become a favourite family pastime of ours. And, as we discovered, Hey Caddy’s new course in West Lakes is one of SA’s best. We somehow timed our… Read more
Australia’s much-loved mini-golf phenomenon is back at the Riverbank Promenade in Adelaide as the weather warms. Review by Carla Caruso This pop-up attraction is the perfect marriage: mini golf, plus Disney! Pixar Putt Pop-up Mini Golf has returned to Adelaide for a second time, bringing its Pixar-themed pop-up mini golf course to the Riverbank Promenade…. Read more
Family-friendly holiday in Queensland’s Port Douglas This seaside village is a paradise between the reef and the rainforest – and it’s only a three-hour flight away. by Carla Caruso Far North Queensland is one of those places that you visit, where you think I could move here in a heartbeat. There’s a lot to love about… Read more
Wilderness Escape day program Go Wild at Southern Adventure Hub Kids can try out high ropes, zip-lines, rock climbing and more during this thrilling day program. Review by Carla Caruso The idea of doing an American summer camp always appealed to me as a youngster. Maybe it was all the teen novels I used to consume. Well, Wilderness Escape… Read more
Olon – Indoor Sports & Virtual Reality Entertainment Centre in Seaton This new venue has something for everyone, from indoor sports and fitness to immersive virtual and augmented experiences. Review by Carla Caruso The “olé” song is a popular chant used at soccer matches around the globe. And it’s also what your kids will feel like singing when… Read more
The Flipside Barcade at Daw Park Revisit your youth and introduce your youngsters to some retro entertainment at Adelaide’s only ‘barcade’. Review by Carla Caruso What do you get when you cross TV shows Stranger Things and Cheers? The Flipside Barcade! That’s at least how it felt when we visited the family-friendly venue in Daw Park, which… Read more
Glenelg Winter Arts Festival 2023 Gala Night Review Book now to see live music, stand-up comedians, circus, burlesque, magic and family shows in a heated big-top tent, as well as ticketed workshops for adults and children. Review by Carla Caruso If you’re already counting down the days until the next Adelaide Fringe, then you’re in… Read more
Mary Poppins the Musical at the Adelaide Festival Centre – Review It’s time to rediscover the undeniable magic of one of the world’s most-loved tales, and show new generations that anything can happen… if you let it! Review by Carla Caruso If you loved watching Mary Poppins on the telly as a kid, you can’t miss… Read more
Light Creatures at Adelaide Zoo 2023 Step through the gates of the historic Adelaide Zoo after-dark to experience a mesmerising, immersive tribute to the natural world. Review by Carla Caruso Fancy a night at the zoo? Light Creatures is back at the Adelaide Zoo as part of the Illuminate Adelaide festival program. The experience has grown and… Read more
Adelaide Festival Centre Turns 50 The iconic Adelaide Festival Centre – Australia’s first major arts centre – has celebrated turning 50 in style. Review by Carla Caruso Entering your fifth decade has never looked more fabulous. Think Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kylie … and now the Adelaide Festival Centre! On Friday, 2 June 2023, the… Read more
Adelaide City Kayak Tour with Earth Adventure View the CBD from the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri and paddle past riverbank icons along the way on this scenic, guided tour. Review by Carla Caruso The River Torrens is as quintessentially South Australian as the Mall’s Balls and FruChocs. But how close have you ever really… Read more
Review of Cult Musical The Rocky Horror Show in Adelaide in 2023 by Carla Caruso Adelaide, it’s your turn to do the Time Warp. So, sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life. If you’re in need of a date night or a mums’ evening out, then we’ve got just the idea for you…. Read more
Review of Hit Musical Come From Away in Adelaide in 2023 by Carla Caruso Come From Away has it all: charm, heart, and a brilliant score – all the more poignant if you remember where you were during the 9/11 attacks. This musical, which has won Tony and Olivier awards, has done the unimaginable. It’s turned a… Read more
’80s Ladies: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars for seeing your fave ’80s bangers, performed in specky, hair-raising style! Review by Carla Caruso Dust off your crimper, blue eye shadow, and scrunchies; it’s time to revel in your love of all things eighties. ’80s Ladies is on at the Fringe – at The Pyramid… Read more
Wonderfull! A Celebration of Stevie Wonder: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for an unforgettable night of music, colour and joy Review by Carla Caruso I love a tribute show and this one celebrates a true, well, wonder. A few fast facts about Stevie Wonder … The American singer-songwriter was born prematurely, and doctors believe he… Read more
SILENCE ! Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for a heart-thumping, fiery spectacular Review by Carla Caruso The SILENCE ! Festival at Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama is anything but silent – in an entirely good way. Think live music, percussion, fire, pyrotechnics, and fireworks. Plus, art installations, food trucks, pop-up bars, roving entertainment, and picnicking. If you’re… Read more
Just 81km from Adelaide, this thriving hamlet on the Fleurieu Peninsula is brill for beachcombing, surfing, whale-spotting and much more. by Carla Caruso Ah, Middleton … If you’re looking for a sleepy seaside town, which comes alive during the holiday period, you can’t do much better. Just one hour’s drive from the city, it’s the ‘middle… Read more
The Mousetrap at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide Review by Carla Caruso This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder-mystery from the bestselling novelist of all time … case closed! Imagine if you’d written a story and it was still being performed onstage 70 years later. And continued to have people on the edge… Read more
The Railway Children Return – Movie Review If you’re looking for an Enid Blyton-type tale, with gorgeous country scenery and perfect period outfits, then you’ll love this film. by Carla Caruso The Railway Children Return – out in cinemas 15 September 2022 – is a sequel to the 1970 film, The Railway Children, itself based… Read more
Family-Friendly Holiday in Whyalla, South Australia – Review Where the Outback meets the sea … From a glass-bottom boat tour to see giant cuttlefish to perusing a suburban Elvis Presley Museum, Whyalla sure doesn’t disappoint. by Carla Caruso Whyalla wasn’t a place I’d thought about visiting for a short break before. But after venturing there… Read more
CuttleFest Snorkel Tour by Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries | Review CuttleFest celebrates the annual winter congregation of thousands of giant cuttlefish for breeding near Whyalla. And you can get up-close to the unique, world-class phenomenon on a guided snorkelling tour. by Carla Caruso Swimming with cuttlefish had never been on my bucket list. Not until I… Read more