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A hidden gem in the southern Flinders Ranges where music and wine go hand in hand

June 1, 2023 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Images of a metal sculpture consisting of a piano made from recyced metal and a figure sitting as it playing the piano

Meet David and Margaret Blesing whose boutique winery in Bangor is well worth deviating off the main road. The roses are the first thing to catch my attention as we arrive at Blesing's Garden Wines Row upon row of rose bushes awash with plump healthy blooms swaying in the gentle breeze. Deprived as I am of such beauties in humid Brisbane, … [Read more...]

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A nostalgic road trip from Adelaide to the Eyre Peninsula

November 25, 2022 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

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With jaw-droppingly stunning coastlines, National Parks, endless stretches of white sandy beaches, unique marine creatures not seen elsewhere in the world, and intriguing maritime history, South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is the ideal place for nature enthusiasts with a penchant for the ocean. It’s also the place where my father spent his youth and … [Read more...]

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The Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury where history and comfort charmingly coexist

October 13, 2022 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

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My father was an avid storyteller who wrote a detailed memoir, tracing his family history and sharing memories from his childhood growing up in the South Australian town of Port Lincoln. Unfortunately, because I was too preoccupied with raising my three young sons and my ‘busy’ life I never found time to read his ‘recollections’ while dad was … [Read more...]

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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...]

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