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Melbourne and the grey haired crew

February 20, 2016 By Jennifer Johnston 3 Comments

Melbourne and the grey haired crew

The Royal Military Tattoo is not only for the grey-haired set  The airport security alarms were ringing and my 83yo mother couldn’t figure out what was setting them off. Removing her shoes, she made her third attempt through the x-ray booth. With the alarm ringing yet again, her face lit up. “It must be my hips,” she said smiling. Without a care … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, Travel Tips, Victoria Tagged With: #Visitscotland, Etihad Stadium, Georgy Girl the Seekers Musical, Melbourne, Melbourne with your Mum, Military Tattoo, Review of the Military Tattoo, Royal Military Tattoo, Royal Military Tattoo Melbourne 2016, Scotland in Melbourne, Scottish tradition, Top Secret Drum Corp, Windsor Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne in 30 hours with three kids & one ex-husband

August 4, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 8 Comments

Melbourne in 30 hours with three kids & one ex-husband

This was my three lad’s first trip to Melbourne - a quick fly in, stay one night week-end. The challenge was what we could see and do in the short time to give the boys:- a quick "taste" of Melbourne still be in their “scope” of interest also be of interest to Mum and Dad who’ve previously visited Melbourne. My boys are aged 16.5, 12 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, Victoria, Walk In My Shoes Tagged With: #DiscoverVictoria, #QANTAS, Eureka Skydeck at Siouthbank, Haighs Chocolates, Hosier Lane Grafitti, Melbourne, Melbourne's Laneways, Melbourne's MCG, Republica Restaurant St Kilda Beach, See Australia, Travel to Melbourne, Travel with kids in Melbourne, Weekend in Melbourne, Weekend stopover in Melbourne, What to do in Melbourne with kids

Melbourne is the Bombe

April 14, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 5 Comments

Melbourne is the Bombe

We create frenetic lifestyles. Working; running after families; playing with social media; time on the internet (maybe too much time); the never-ending household chores; exercising - all contribute to the sense of constant busy-ness. Like running on a continually moving treadmill without a stop button! I'm guilty of not catching up with friends as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Feature Style Stories, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, Victoria Tagged With: Discover Melbourne, Donovans, Eating out in Melbourne, Girls week-end in Melbourne, Hotels in Melbourne CBD, Intercontinental Melbourne the Rialto, Melbourne, Spice Temple at the Crown Casino, St Kilda's favourite restaurant

It’s about the Journey, not the Destination

September 7, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 6 Comments

It’s about the Journey, not the Destination

Great Ocean Road Walk Thirteen women in their late 30’s to mid 40’s on a three day walking/hiking adventure. Are there likely to be thirteen different agendas? Married, divorced, separated, de-facto and single, our group covered an eclectic “relationship status” mix. Professional, semi-professional, full-time and part-time workers, some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Feature Style Stories, Victoria, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #GreatOceanRoad, #rawtravel, #walkingtoursinAustralia, Australian Beaches, bushwalks in Australia, Cape Otway Lightstation, Great Ocean Road Walk, Great walks of Australia, Health and Fitness, hiking, nature, outdoors, Raw Travel, take the journey and don't worry about the destination

I’m a Brisbane based freelance writer, blogger and mum with an intense passion for travel. By sharing my travel stories present and past, I'm trying to inject some of my travel bug into the world! Writing material comes from travelling with my three rowdy lads, adventuring solo or with friends. Opportunities grasped and dreams still being made, I will continue to explore until my body says "no more!" Take a moment to travel with me via Travel Bug Within. Jennifer x

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