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Cambodia on the radar

July 28, 2017 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

A chance to win a trip to Cambodia A few years ago I had one of the best experiences travelling through Vietnam.  Travelling solo and my first visit to Vietnam I decided to take a tour – let someone else worry about the logistics. I also managed to tack on some additional days on either side of the tour and travelled independently doing my own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Vietnam Tagged With: #BackTrackAdventures, #PeregrineTravelCentreQld, #Travelblogger, Discover Cambodia, how to see Cambodia, Travel Bug, Win a trip to Cambodia

Vietnam – mosquitoes and soft tofu

May 7, 2016 By Jennifer Johnston 4 Comments

Where to stay on the Mekong Delta Tourists are drawn to Ho Chi Minh City because of its history and culture, but the city’s hustle and bustle can be overwhelming.  Consider escaping to the Mekong Delta where the pace of life is much slower.      I can clearly see Ben Thanh Market's belfry and clock. It’s across the road, only two lanes of traffic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Solo, Vietnam Tagged With: #Travelblogger, Discover Vietnam, escape Ho Chi Minh City, escape Saigon, Fresh markets in Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Mekong Delta Region, Nguyen Shack Mekong Delta, travel, travel blogger explores Vietnam, Vietnam, Vietnam highlights, Vietnamese Floating markets, Vietnamese tofu, what to do away from Saigon, what to see and do in the Mekong Delta, where to stay for a special Vietnamese experience

Travel Souvenirs – crazy or sentimental?

June 14, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 3 Comments

Travel Souvenirs  Travel can make us do strange things sometimes. We slip into relax mode and our rational guard may be down. How often do we find ourselves on vacation and see "things / objects" we believe we just have to purchase? A "souvenir" that were we in a normal frame of mind we might otherwise avoid.  I'm guilty of many of these "types … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Europe, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre Tagged With: #Travelblogger, #travelmemories, Backpacking Memories, Crazy Purchases, Crazy purchases we make while travelling, East Germany, Fun purchases, Just Buy it, Random acts, travel, Travel Blog, Travel Memories, Travel Souvenirs

Hong Kong – Happy New Year

January 18, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 1 Comment

Discover Hong Kong "You know I love Hong Kong because it’s just such an unusual place, all those people crammed together. It’s really gung ho capitalism but the Chinese love it. It’s strange, there seems to be so much passion and yet it’s all money, money, money."  Michael Hutchence, lead singer of Australian Rock Band INXS I follow an elderly … [Read more...]

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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

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