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Melbourne and the grey haired crew

February 20, 2016 By Jennifer Johnston 3 Comments

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...]

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

August 4, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 8 Comments

What we did in Melbourne in less than 30 hours This was my three lad’s first trip to Melbourne - a quick fly-in, stay overnight week-end. The challenge was what we could see and do in a short time to give the boys:- a quick "taste" of Melbourne in their “scope” of interest and be of interest to Mum and Dad who have already been to … [Read more...]

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Melbourne is the Bombe

April 14, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 5 Comments

Melbourne for fun and fine dining 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 … [Read more...]

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It’s about the Journey, not the Destination

September 7, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 6 Comments

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...]

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Who is Travel Bug Within?

A mid-life adventurer sharing stories about interesting places in an honest and occasionally sarcastic way.

I hope to tickle your wanderlust and encourage you to explore further via Travel Bug Within

Jennifer x

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