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A sunny love affair

May 8, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Surf beach with rolling waves and people in simming in the water

A sunny love affair with Queensland's Sunshine Coast With unspoiled golden beaches and a rural hinterland brimming with natural wonders I'll openly admit to an ongoing love affair with Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The recent relaxation on some restrictions on travel within Australia and the hope that in the not too distant future, the Sunshine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Family, Queensland Tagged With: Sunshine Coast, What to see outside of Brisbane, where to holiday in Queensland, why I love the sunshine coast

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...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Family, 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

Maui we’ll be back

March 14, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 3 Comments

Mum and her three kids on their Maui adventure "You should try this Mum," came the challenging call from one of my kids. On Ka'anapali Beach near one of Maui's ritzy resort areas, my three kids had met up with some of their friends (also from Australia) for the popular activity known as jumping off Black Rock. Pu’u Keka’a (Black Rock) is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Hawaii, Single Mum Travel Tales, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, Sunsets, USA Tagged With: #hawaii, #maui, Aloha Hawaii, Aston Ka'anapali Shores, Black Rock Ka'anapali Beach, Halakala National Park, Ka'anapali Beach, Single mom and kids in Maui, Things to see and do in Maui, Travelling with kids in Maui, where to stay in Maui

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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