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Skip Scotland’s whisky trails and head for the hills on the Isle of Skye

May 5, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Woman in blue jacket and dark trousers stands on rock at the foot of a mountain range

The Magic of Skye Part Two The Isle of Skye on Scotland’s west coast offers a delectable assortment for the outdoor enthusiast. I recommend deviating from the popular routes and uncovering a few of Skye's lesser-known gems in the more remote regions. Thanks to isolation and no travel during the Coronavirus pandemic, I've finally found the time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scotland, United Kingdom Tagged With: #Visitscotland, #WildernessScotland, Best place to hike in Scotland, Hiking the Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Scotland, what to do on the Isle of Skye

Skip Scotland’s whisky trails and head for the hills

April 19, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Three hikers follow a path past some cliffs covered in green grass and rocky outcrops

I wrote most of this story 18 months ago for an outdoors/adventure magazine that ended up changing their editorial focus and no longer required my story. During these quieter times with Coronavirus placing a 'hold' on the need for travel stories, I want to continue writing and sharing my travel experiences. So I dug out this story on a trip to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Scotland, United Kingdom Tagged With: #Visitscotland, Hiking the Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, what to see and do on the Isle of Skye

Scotland one very peaceful moment

February 12, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

I haven't published any stories about my seven day Isle of Skye hiking tour with Wilderness Scotland from April 2018 (have written a few - they will be published soon :-)) But here's a photo I took while on tour. I decided to enter the image in a photo comp with We Said Go Travel Click on the link below to take you to the full … [Read more...]

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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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Scotland and the Outlander Effect gathers momentum

December 9, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

The story behind writing the story Earlier this year, I wrote a travel story on Scotland and the Outlander effect published online on New Zealand's Fairfax stuff.co.nz This explains why I wrote the story: Rewind back to April when I celebrated one of those milestone birthdays, some prefer to forget. One of my besties presented me with a gift … [Read more...]

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Who is Travel Bug Within?

A mid-life adventurer inspiring other mid-life adventurers to explore further.

By sharing honest informative stories about places I've visisted
I hope Travel Bug Within stirs your wanderlust.

Jennifer x

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Happy to welcome a pair of Tawny Frogmouths to my Happy to welcome a pair of Tawny Frogmouths  to my frangipani tree.

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Brisbane looks darn good from the Terrace Bar deck Brisbane looks darn good from the Terrace Bar deck. 

Wow! What a sizzler of a day.

Stepped out for an @astw_inc lunch and dined on food that was light and flavour-full. Swipe to see the sweet treats 

Quick peek inside one of the @emporiumhotels cabana rooms overlooking THAT pool!

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A view I couldn't tire of! As one who has visited A view I couldn't tire of!

As one who has visited the @destinationgoldcoast
over the years, I hesitated about returning to Surfers Paradise for a mini getaway. From childhood visits to my grandmother's house at Paradise Island, over the years Surfers has transformed into a glitzy, commercial tourist hotspot. 

As the closest open beach from home, I said let's just try it and looking for a reasonable deal, I booked a couple of nights @rhapsodyresort for the ocean views and close beach access and nice looking self-contained apartments. 

Well, with uninterrupted vistas like this from my 26th floor balcony, you may understand why I asked at reception on day two if I could book another night! 

I began liking my 'routine' at Rhapsody. Beach walks morning and afternoon and late avo ocean swim. 

And 'working' remotely with this incredible view = bliss 💙💙💙 

Go to stories for more pics 😎
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There's plenty to do In Bundaberg. Here's a littl There's plenty to do In Bundaberg.

Here's a little snapshot of our week away. 

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Under the shade of a pandanus tree it's very easy Under the shade of a pandanus tree it's very easy to just stop and take in the vista
Neilsen's Beach at Bargara. A pleasant beach popular with locals snd visitors like us
And with @lifesavingqld clubhouse you can swim safely between the flags too!
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Last full day in Bundaberg 😔 @windmillbargara Last full day in Bundaberg 😔

@windmillbargara for breakfast 

Elliott Heads for a swim in the clearest water I've been in for a long time. 

And then rooftop drinks with friends overlooking stunning Bargara. 

I'm loving the Bundaberg Region 💙💙💙

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Not a bad first half day at Bargara. Beach walk, Not a bad first half day at Bargara.

Beach walk, board walk, ocean swim and lunch with my three lads @windmillbargara 

Just waiting for the tide to come back in for another ocean swim later this avo.

Was worth the late evening drive to wake up to see the ocean this morning.

The lads are laughing as I've inflated (well Fraser did) a blow up surf mat. Ready for this avo. Bright pink 💓 you won't miss me 😜

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As we contemplate where our next travels will be, As we contemplate where our next travels will be, whether near or far (not overseas for this Aussie for a while)I wanted to share my story about a road trip I did six months ago!

Hard to believe it's taken me this long to write the post, but there were so many side trips and places, people I discovered travelling from Brisbane to Yeppoon with @ccb4cr who was Happy to come along for the ride (in her very comfortable @volvocarau )

Yes, it took a while before I could hit #publish

If you're in lockdown, like I currently am, or just laying low, grab a cup of tea, or a glass of wine and pull up stumps, and take a read over my story. 
You'll find a lnk in the bio above.

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My Top nine for 2020. The year that was! Sunset My Top nine for 2020.

The year that was! 

Sunsets seem to be popular 🌄 😬

Thank you to my followers and those who  regularly comment. It is a great community to be a part of and particularly throughout this past year wherein connection was mostly virtual. 

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