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Darwin lights up for tropical summer

November 17, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Darwin is in perpetual summer mode. It's a place where winter attire is a rare requirement. But a noticeable change occurs when November 1 rolls around and the wet season rains appear heralding the start of ‘tropical summer.’ Dramatic thunderstorms bring a welcome respite from the heat and at dusk sunset lovers observe radiant golden colours as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory, Solo Tagged With: #TourismNT, #TropicalLight, Art in Darwin, Bruce Munro Tropical Light, Darwin, Northern Territory

Where to find the love in the Granite Belt Region  

October 16, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

I’m not talking about the love of the Bachelor / Bachelorette kind. Rather where you’ll find 'lovely' experiences in this rural region thanks to the passion and determination of the locals.   Queensland is the big-hearted State  One thing I know about Queenslanders is we’re a resilient bunch.  We have an innate ability to draw on our inner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Queensland Tagged With: #thisisqueensland, Award winning Australian wineries, Best wineries in Queensland, Discover Queensland, Granite Belt Wine Country, Wine Belt

A popular day tour to the Tiwi Islands

October 6, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Image of an Indigenous Australian man standing behind a firepit with green leaves with smoke coming from it he is waving the smoke onto himself as part of the smoking ceremony

Meeting Tiwi locals and learning about their island culture Passing the island’s southern coastline from the open deck of our SeaLink ferry, I see nothing beyond the dense thicket of trees hugging the white sandy shore. As we enter Shoal Bay, I spy multi-coloured corrugated rooves peeking through the trees indicating the first sign of civilisation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Northern Territory, Solo Tagged With: #discoverDarwin, day trips from Darwin, Tiwi Islands, Where to go near Darwin

Seattle and its love of literature

October 3, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

When it's not raining Seattle is a city brimming with oodles of outdoor experiences. But when it is raining and that's often (on average it rains 152 days per year) there's plenty of indoor culture to be found. Including having the most bookstores per capita than any other US city. And when I discovered Seattle is a UNESCO-designated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Solo, USA Tagged With: Seattle, UNESCO listed literature city, VisitSeattle

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 … [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

Seattle’s Maxwell Hotel where pineapples rule

August 25, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Seattle is a city visitors rarely want to leave. Located in the enchanting Pacific Northwest, as the State’s largest city, Seattle has drawn from a region packed with nature and cultural diversity. Tucked in the pocket of the Puget Sound, Seattle pulses with an energetic vibe. There's too much going on - like exploring outdoors, nature, live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hotel Reviews, USA Tagged With: Fun hotel in Seattle, Hotel Review, The Maxwell Hotel Seattle, where to stay in Seattle

Five things to do in and near Darwin

August 19, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

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When is the best time of the year to visit the Northern Territory? Before it gets too hot Darwin is the gateway to some of Australia's most memorable wilderness and adventure experiences - waterfalls, ancient rock art, wildlife (not just crocs,) culture, and there are plenty of unique places to eat out. Just make sure you leave time to explore … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, My Top Ten or Five, Northern Territory Tagged With: #discoverDarwin, Five things to do in Darwin, Kakadu National Park, must do in the Northern Territory, Northern Territory highlights, Tiwi Islands, Top five things to do in Darwin, Tours from Darwin

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

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