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Byron Bay – a backpacker’s haven

December 29, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Byron Bay has forever been a destination for beautiful beaches, stunning hinterland and a laid back casual vibe. It’s been a few years between visits and I can confirm all those enticing aspects have not changed. The tourists are still drawn to Byron in numbers, but with my most recent visit, Byron felt like it was overrun with tourists of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, New South Wales, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre

Australian Executive Chef Richard Ousby shares a few secrets in Noosa

November 30, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Heading into summer, Australian food lovers are on the lookout for new and exciting recipes. Leaving winter behind, we’re aching for lazy Sunday afternoon bar-b-q gatherings and balmy evenings where relaxing dinner parties on the deck are the weekend highlight. A few Queensland inspired recipes from renowned Australian chef Richard Ousby could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: @WasabiNoosa, Chef Richard Ousby, Cooking School in Noosa, Electrolux, Wasabi Restaurant Noosa, where to eat in Noosa

Five Brisbane destination experiences for adventurers

November 7, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Brisbane is a destination of choice Brisbane attracted just over 1.1 million international visitors last year. With four of the new Qantas 787-900 Dreamliner fleet flying out of Brisbane from mid-2018 and the Gold Coast (one hour south of Brisbane) hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games in April, it’s likely international visitors to the river city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, My Top Ten or Five, Queensland Tagged With: #closetobrisbane, #Riverlife, #StoryBridgeClimb, #WalakaboutCreekAdventures, Brisbane, Brisbane and adventure activities, Brisbane City Council city cat, five outdoor adventure activities in Brisbane Australia, Lonely Planet rates Brisbane as the hippest city in Australia, what can tourists do in Brisbane, what to see and do in Brisbane Australia

Travel bloggers recommend short getaways in Australia

September 21, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

With so many amazing places in Australia and New Zealand, how do you narrow down the choices of what to see and do? Easy - with suggestions from a few travel bloggers - including myself! From another Aussie blogger La Vida Global - check out their The Best Places in Australia and New Zealand for a short getaway   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia Tagged With: #seeaustralia, #shortgetawaysinAustralia, Must see in Australia, Places to see in Australia, Travel bloggers recommend places to see in Australia

Kenilworth Camping

September 7, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Uncovering what's behind the Kenilworth Camping furore A quad bike traverses a distant grassy knoll then scoots along a dirt track flicking a dust trail in the air behind, disturbing the serenity and the clear blue sky. The bike pulls up beside where I’m standing. The blue-shirted rider switches the motor off and extends a large hand towards me.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Feature Style Stories, Queensland Tagged With: #KenilworthCamping, bush camping, camping on the Sunshine Coast, controversy in Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Kenilworth Camping, what's great about bush camping, where to camp in south east Queensland

Another side to Moreton Island

July 30, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

White open sandy beach partly covered in car tracks with adjacent ocean adjacent

I've lived in southeast Queensland for the majority of my life and up until this year had only visited Moreton Island twice. Thanks to a few different stories I've worked on, I've been back three times in the space of three months and learned so much about this unique island only a 90-minute ferry ride from the mainland. The opportunity to write … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Feature Style Stories, Queensland Tagged With: #4WD, Four wheel driving on Moreton Island, great places to 4WD, Moreton Island, secrets of Moreton Island, where to go off road

Travel bloggers share their favourite Queensland destinations

July 27, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Image of a few kids playing in the shallow water on a beach having fun in the shallow water

Love my wonderful home state of Queensland - there is much to discover and if you want a snapshot of a few places to check out - here's a collection from nine Queensland based travel bloggers (moi included!) Love you Queensland compiled by 50 Shades of Age   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: #thisisqueensland, Australia, Discover Queensland, Queensland, top nine places in Queensland, Travel Queensland, what to see in Queensland

What you may not know about Moreton Island

July 23, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Moreton Island in south east Queensland is unique for many reasons. But this one is pretty special. It's 170 square kilometre expanse is one of the very few places in Queensland that can declare itself completely free of that noxious invasive pest - the cane toad. If you'd like to know more about this phenomenon, read my feature story … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #MoretonIsland, Cane toad detection dogs, facts about cane toads, facts about Moreton Island, keep cane toads off Moreton Island, MIPC, Moreton Island, Moreton Island is cane toad free, places to visit in Queensland, Steve Austin, Who is helping to keep cane toads off Moreton Island, why visit Moreton Island

Sydney reveals its wow factor during Vivid

June 13, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

How to impress a teenager Teenagers these days are pretty hard to impress. With easy access to instant on-line entertainment and their inherent immediate gratification attitude, it’s difficult to know what (if anything) will “wow” them. How about Sydney during the Vivid Festival? Sydney’s 2017 Vivid festival is from May 26 – June 17.  Last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, New South Wales, Single Mum Travel Tales, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre Tagged With: #DiscoverSydney, #Sydney, Attractions in Sydney, Family travel, Teenagers in Sydney, travel, Travel Sydney with kids, Vivid Festival 2017, What kids like to do in Sydney

The Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide – luxe and modern perfectly combined

June 23, 2016 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Looking for a luxury hotel in Adelaide's CBD?  The Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide offers 4.5 star style and modern luxury close to Adelaide’s main attractions. Housed within the refurbished 1930’s heritage listed Colonial Mutual building, this boutique hotel’s façade has been kept intact thanks to a clever design by architects JPE Design. I chose to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Hotel and Restaurant Reviews, South Australia Tagged With: #Adelaide, #AdelaideHotel, #MayfairHotel, Hennessy rooftop bar Adelaide, luxe Hotel in the heart iof Adelaide, Luxury Hotel in Adelaide, Mayfair Hotel Adelaide, travel, Traveller reviews Adelaide hotel, where to stay in Adelaide

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