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A Taste of Kakadu celebrates more than Indigenous food

March 16, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of \fFour orange Kakadu plum fruits on top of green pandansu leaves on a table

 Northern Territory's Kakadu National Park Taste of Kakadu in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is an immersive Indigenous Food Festival celebrating local bush food, culture, and country. I experienced part of the 2019 Taste of Kakadu taking the opportunity to connect with Indigenous Australians and appreciate their culture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Northern Territory Tagged With: #seeaustralia, Australia, Bush tucker, Food festivals in Australia, Indigenous culture, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Taste of Kakadu Festival

The Granite Belt Region: Where optimism and the scent of rain is in the air

February 22, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Red apple on the branch of a tree covered in green leaves

Things to do in the Granite Wine Belt Region “I haven’t had to mow the lawn in two years,” says Warren Thomas. Now if you’re a lawn lover, not having any grass to mow for that long could be depressing. But not for Warren, husband to the owner of local Ballandean business Washpool Skin Wellness  Rather than dwelling on not having to drag the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: Granite Belt Wine Country, Queensland, Regional Australia, Weekend escapes from Brisbane, Wine region of Australia

Recommended short getaways in Australia and New Zealand

December 13, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Chuffed to be included in blogger Dean Williamson from Lavidaglobal.com list of the best places in Australia and New Zealand for a short getaway "To show you some of the magnificent places you might be missing we have asked some experienced travellers to let us in on their favourite places in Australia and New Zealand to get away for a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: #thisisqueensland, Moreton Island, Recommended places to visit in Australia and New Zealand, shortbreaks in Australia, weekend getaways from Brisbane

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

September 30, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

What to do at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland is brimming with bushwalking experiences and wildlife. Day-trippers and overnight guests can escape from the daily grind by exploring the many trails inside Lamington National Park. I have a few suggestions on how you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: #oreillys, Bushwalking adventures, Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, where to stay in Lamington National Park

What you can expect to see in Lamington National Park

September 26, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of a woman wearing dark shirt and trousers and a small daypack bends over near the base of a large tree

Take a walk in Lamington National Park Want to know what it's like to walk through a rainforest reminiscent of the forests that covered the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana? A strange noise breaks the gentle silence of the rainforest. Initially, my thoughts were it sounds like the cries of a baby, but then as it repeats, my brain likens it to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: hiking, Lamington National Park, Life's an Adventure, Pack free hiking, where to hike in Queensland

The magic of Binna Burra Lodge

September 16, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

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When nature unleashes its fury It is with mixed emotions that I sit down to write up this story. On the one hand, I have been looking forward to sharing my experience on my three-day pack free walk with Life’s an Adventure in this very special part of Queensland close to where I live. Lamington National Park is only 90 minutes from my front … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: Binna Burra Lodge, Lamington National Park, The bushfires of 2019, Why is Binna Burra so special

The best things to do in Bangkok when you’re on a budget

August 8, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

image of a tall white temple building as seen from a riverboat

In a city of almost ten million where the streets hum with a constant flow of people moving to and from their destination, imagine finding a little slice of serenity. Would you think it possible? I flew to Bangkok with a group of writers and bloggers from Brisbane. We flew with Air Asia - the low-cost airline that recently added direct flights … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Solo, Thailand Tagged With: Bangkok, Best serviced apartment in Bangkok, Chinatown Bangkok, Highlights in Bangkok, Shama Lakeview Asoke, what to do in Bangkok in three days, where to eat in Bangkok, where to stay in Bangkok

Sweet discovery in the Northern Territory

June 25, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 5 Comments

(Was the best tour out of Darwin) Update March 2022 - Unfortunately Outback Floatplane Tours was a victim of the lack of tourism during COVID and they are no longer in operation. SO, this now becomes a special travel memory. ) The dull whirr of the floatplane’s engine makes conversation impossible inside the cabin, but the captivating view over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory Tagged With: Adventure in the Northern Territory, day trips from Darwin, Fun things to do near Darwin, Outback adventures, Outback Floatplane Adventures, Tourism Top End, Where to see crocodiles in Australia

Why not climb a mountain?

April 29, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Hiking Mt Maroon Good Friday might be a day of rest for some, but for me, it was a day to hike a mountain. I’d responded to a media call out to join the epic Moonrise on Mount Maroon on Friday, April 19. The requirements: A writer/journalist who is fit enough to hike the seven-hour return night hike Available to depart at 2 pm on Good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Australia, Destinations, Queensland, Solo Tagged With: climbing Mt Maroon, hiking, Hiking in the Scenic Rim, middle aged woman climbs mountain, Mt Barney National Park, Mt Maroon

Soft adventure in Fiji

January 24, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Adventure in Fiji If you’re looking for soft adventure activities on Fiji's Coral Coast, I recommend two places close to Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort These half-day activities will have you back in time for sunset drinks and/or a late afternoon swim by the pool. Eco Trax “As soon as you see any of the locals, start smiling and pretend you’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Fiji Tagged With: adventures on Fiji main island, Ecotrax, Ecotrax Fiji, Family adventure in Fiji, Fiji, Kula Wild Adventure Park, marine conservation, what to do on Fiji's Coral Coast

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