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Breaking down Tokyo one neighbourhood at a time

March 17, 2021 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Images of rows and rows of white lanterns with blue Japanese symbols painted on the front

I was commissioned to write a story about a few of Tokyo's neighbourhoods for an airline magazine in anticipation of the 2020 Summer Olympics (also known as Tokyo 2020.) I filed the story exactly 12 months ago. Sadly, since Coronavirus curtailed international travel, the airline is no longer publishing a magazine. So I’ve decided to publish my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Japan Tagged With: Tokyo

Hello Southern Great Barrier Reef

January 9, 2021 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Picture of an open bitumen road with mountains in the background

Brisbane to Yeppoon road trip: how to spend a perfect week exploring Queensland's Capricorn Coast With 300 kilometres of coastline, there are plenty of choices when it comes to exploring stretches of golden sand and coastal communities before arriving at the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef Almost half-way through 2020, with international … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: Agnes Waters, Great Keppel Island, Queensland, Yeppoon

Forest bathing in Lamington National Park

December 30, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image showing two women walking beneath the exposed tree roots of a large tree

Connect with nature in Lamington National Park I have hiked various trails inside World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park, from the age of a complaining teen to now in my mid-50s as I leave behind the daily stresses of life by escaping in nature which conveniently happens to be close to home.  In August 2019 I traversed the famous Border … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Queensland

Explore Iceland’s Dragon’s head and discover roads less travelled

November 4, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Black and white image of an open road surrrounded by steep cliff

Hot pool in Bjarkerholt Westfjords of Iceland Rather than taking the Golden Circle Route and heading east from Keflavik Airport, the track chosen by the majority of the 2.2 million (plus) visitors to Iceland, dare to be different and drive northwest to explore the lesser-known and more remote Westfjords. The backstory to sharing this story: To … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Iceland

Blissed-out in Noosa

October 20, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Beach and smooth blue water with surfers in the water

With its laid-back lifestyle, sandy beaches, national parks, cosmopolitan cafes and a balmy Queensland climate conducive to all-year-round outdoor activities, Noosa holds loads of appeal. But with so many choices, where can you go to experience that blissed-out feeling? Firstly - I'll clarify what I mean by blissed-out - so you don't go thinking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Queensland

Treasures to find at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

August 11, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Crimson Rosella bird perched on a fence with seed in his beak

In these restrictive travel times, I have been able to get out and explore places close to home. A two-hour drive from home is O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat On Green Mountain, the O'Reilly family have been hosting guests from the late 1920s when visitors would travel up the rough trail via horse and on foot to stay in the secluded guest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Queensland

5 Things to do in Bundaberg Queensland

July 30, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

5 Things to do in Bundaberg  COVID has created many hardships and challenges. Travel writers like me who love to explore have to place international travel on the backburner for a while. After three months of lockdown, I was itching to burst out of Brisbane. Without overseas as an option, these ‘strange’ COVID times have forced me to look closer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland

Day trips from Cairns

July 3, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Blow up duck and unicorn toy float in a large pool

The best day trips from Cairns for when we can play again When a popular play has only a few nights left before the end of the season, there is typically a last-minute rush for tickets for final performances. When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted there will be a rush for tickets to Cairns. Why? Because not only is Cairns a tropical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Queensland

Enjoy five star luxury at the Riley Hotel in Cairns

July 3, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Two white chairs and small table in a open plan hotel lobby

My review on the Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort Accessibility Besides the agreeable temperature and friendly locals, another feature about Cairns I love, nothing is too far away. From the airport, it is only 4.8 kilometres to the Cairns esplanade (a 10 minute drive) to my home for the next few nights, at the Riley. The lobby is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Hotel Reviews, Queensland

A sunny love affair

May 8, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Surf beach with rolling waves and people in simming in the water

A sunny love affair with Queensland's Sunshine Coast With unspoiled golden beaches and a rural hinterland brimming with natural wonders I'll openly admit to an ongoing love affair with Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The recent relaxation on some restrictions on travel within Australia and the hope that in the not too distant future, the Sunshine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Family, Queensland Tagged With: Sunshine Coast, What to see outside of Brisbane, where to holiday in Queensland, why I love the sunshine coast

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