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SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOGGERS AWARD

August 18, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 5 Comments

THE SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOGGERS AWARD I love how the blogging community reaches out and awakens bloggers from our contented slumber with a challenge. I am a blogger guilty of NOT posting regularly – I’m more of a random blog poster. But I am a consistent reader of many incredible blogs and feel connected in countless ways sharing our … [Read more...]

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Chasing Dreams – agtm article

December 19, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 1 Comment

Read about my chat with Christophe Manchon - amateur triathlete - chasing his dreams. agtm article Dec 2014 pdf To download the December edition of agtm mag, please  follow this link to itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/age-group-triathlete-magazine/id827252900?mt=8 Note: Christophe's email address is: c_manchon82@hotmail.com … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Interviews Tagged With: #active, #fitness, Age Point Triathlon Magazine, agtm, Brisbane athlete, Christophe Manchon, cycling, Dream chaser, profile, triathlete, Triathlon

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...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Feature Style Stories, Victoria, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #GreatOceanRoad, #rawtravel, #walkingtoursinAustralia, Australian Beaches, bushwalks in Australia, Cape Otway Lightstation, Great Ocean Road Walk, Great walks of Australia, Health and Fitness, hiking, nature, outdoors, Raw Travel, take the journey and don't worry about the destination

Hawaii is active boy’s heaven

August 4, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 1 Comment

In Hawaii, friends, loved ones, or strangers are greeted with "Aloha" – which means with love. The legend among Hawaiian people, Duke Kahanamoku, is famous for preaching and spreading Hawaiian hospitality known as Aloha. However, at Maui Paintball, the Hawaiian locals, unfortunately for my kids, seemed to have forgotten their Aloha … [Read more...]

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Fiji’s little circle of Paradise

August 1, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 6 Comments

To share or not to share, that is the question. A few years ago, searching through the many spectacular internet sites showcasing Fijian Island getaways, I discovered a tiny jewel in the Mamanuca group of Islands.  Following my third visit to this idyllic Fijian tropical isle, I considered NOT writing about my experience. I thought keeping my … [Read more...]

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Maui adrenaline activities

July 23, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Maui - its not just about beaches There are some activities in Maui you can take your kids to that will end up being their most memorable holiday moments. Why not share them?  Story to follow.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #hawaii, #maui, Action, adrenaline activities, adventure in Maui, Paintball in Maui, What to do in Maui

Yoga meets Cirque du Soleil

July 9, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Aerial Yoga / Antigravity Yoga for body and mind Anyone with a limited notion of Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton's scientific principles knows to experience a loss of gravity requires a departure from earth's gravitational forces. Possibly a visit to outer space? Unless you have dreams of becoming one of Richard Branson's future Virgin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Feature Style Stories, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #ArianneSchreiber, #getawaygirls, aerial yoga, antigravity yoga, Byron Bay, female fitness groups, Getaway Girls, The Shed, travel, Week-end getaways close to Brisbane, yoga in Byron Bay

Sydney vs Melbourne

June 12, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 4 Comments

Sydney vs Melbourne Good Old Fashioned Rivalry, or something more? Feel a gathering of emotions when you see three innocent words on a page?  Note the "vs" discreetly tucked between Sydney and Melbourne. Such an insignificant abbreviation, but reading those two letters, immediately conjures a strong, emotive word: RIVALRY. Aussies love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, Destinations, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #Sydney, Australian Beaches, Australian Capital Cities, Melbourne, nature, outdoors, traditional rivalry, travel

Bali – so what’s the big attraction?

February 12, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 4 Comments

What lures tourists back to Bali? “Bali, is about a thousand simple experiences and endless natural beauty." As I was contemplating Bali as my possible next destination, I quizzed my friends who'd travelled there. Their unanimous response was “oh, you will love it,” closely followed by, “once you've been, you will want to go back.”   Its not … [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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