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About Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane
Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane (@travelbugwithin) is a Writer creator on Instagram, also filed under Lifestyle. The account has 8,959 followers and 1,229 published posts. Recent posts average 35 likes and 6 comments, an engagement rate of 0.42%.
Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane follows 2,591 accounts, so the audience is roughly 3.5 times the size of the list followed. Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane under Writer, with Lifestyle as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane runs to 14 words across 3 lines. The bio mentions @travelbugwithintasmania. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane dates from March 2025.
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Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane, 6 are carousels and 4 are videos. That mix leans toward carousels. Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane has built a substantial archive of 1,229 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 7.3 followers for each post published. Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane also keeps 65 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 277 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include around, next, long, could and tour. The captions tag #hosted, #host, #travelwriter and #yeshobart.
I viewed art at Caloundra’s Regional Art Gallery, a light filled space with paintings by local and national artists. From there I walked across the road to Library+ to track down the Radical Hope Machine 2 exhibition. Wearing a beautifully crafted jacket, and a set of headphones, I wandered through past bookshelves listening to snippets of stories by local writers - their interpretation of what ‘radical’ hope looks and feels like. My visit serendipitously coincided with meeting Alesha Bridge, a Sunshine Coast local who participated in a writing workshop for the Radical Hope Exhibit.
“It's reminding people that in these dark times it’s the small things that make a difference,” Alesha explained.
Saturday on the grassed area at the Coolum Civic Centre for the Yauar Warai Wandi gathering, a small crowd were entertained by the Gubbi Gubbi Dancers, Jinibara Dancers, Butchulla Dancers, Yulu Burri Bah Dancers, Kulgooldah Dancers. We moved inside the centre for live music. On the stage were some powerful musical performances by Fred Leone, Keely Eggmolese, Will Murphy, Ethan Enoch‑Barlow, Georgia Corowa and Zeek Power.
Sunday I drove to Mary Cairncross Park. The theatrette was hosting the Medicinal Plants Visual Art exhibition, sharing the wisdom of Jinibara artists around the traditional practices of medicinal plants.
Tranquil Park is near Mary Cairncross, where the Bonyi Bounty immersive dining experience was held. Canapes were served on the grounds - a sunny clear day made this a magical view.
Next year catch the celebrating cultural knowledge and the talents of various artists - and discover places in the Sunshine Coast you’ve not experienced yet.
#Hosted
The Mantra French Quarter is at the top of Hastings Street, which means in walking distance of all the shops and restaurants along the main street, including where we were having dinner that evening - an Italian restaurant owned by Anna and Alessandro Pavoni. The scrumptious menu is prepared by Head Chef, Lucas Bach.
Mantra French Quarter has undergone a refresh and my 1-bedroom self-contained apartment included a small kitchen and a washing machine (in the bathroom.) With a balcony overlooking the pool, this one bedder is set up for comfortable longer-term stays. I walked to the National Park and Main Beach the next afternoon.
Unfortunately, there was no time for a morning ocean swim as we had a yoga class booked
One of my favourite things about being a travel writer is getting to see places like Domic - an architecturally stunning property located in one of the most prestigious streets in Sunshine Beach. (You wouldn’t know it was there, given how skilfully the curved dome lines - made from hemp concrete covered in greenery - integrates into the landscape.)
Our small group could not stop the “wows” as we entered the front door and wandered down the internal steps to the next levels (some took the glass lift.) Yoga mats were set up on the deck next to the infinity pool, with distracting views to the beach below. Inclement weather sent us inside into the wellness area, next to the sauna, gym, and an ice-bath (no need after our gentle yoga session.) Breakfast followed, a feast prepared by Mary Ellen Odijk.
Backing onto Noosa National Park, creates a perfect green screen for privacy. Domic has six en-suited bedrooms, a spacious kitchen and butler’s pantry, and a private cinema similar to Oprah’s (we were informed!)
This is a dreamy property in a dreamy Sunshine Coast enclave - which you can book for $13K a night with a minimum three-night stay.)
are curating some luxe bespoke experiences and it was very cool to see this one 🙏❤️
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Richard Branson purchased the island in 2003, with Brett Godfrey, who helped establish Virgin Australia. They injected seven million dollars into the island’s redevelopment, creating a private retreat for them and senior Virgin staff to use. In 2024 MakePeace underwent a multi-million dollar reinvention. Thanks to a connection with Brett via and the extended an invitation for lunch this past Thursday.
Walking onto feels like strolling into a resort in Bali. Surrounded by lush greenery are Balinese-style pavilions. Some treasures were rescued from Bali, then shipped to Australia. The intricate woodwork on the entrance to the main pavilion shows the restoration has been done with much love.
Brett Godfrey was our lunch host. As the co-owner of MakePeace Island, he has a story or two. Apparently when Richard announced to Brett, "there's an island for sale near Noosa," in typical Richard Branson style the sale was completed before Brett could suggest they negotiate the price!.
The island comes with exceptional staff including Executive Chef, Zeb Gilbert - who has a long list of credentials. Kate Gilbert gave our small group a tour of the island.
A luxe experience awaits for: multi-generational family holidays (children are welcome); celebrating a milestone birthday with friends; couples seeking something special; or a corporate retreat. For $20K per night 8 guests have the entire MakePeace Island & all its facilities (pay an additional fee for extras maximum 22.) Unique/ +special!
A surreal MakePeace experience. 🙏💖
The “Essence” tour was organised by Livio Palmirotta from How this came about goes back to an media lunch in Brisbane in mid-February where I met Nick Mazzi, the CEO and Founder of DivitaTours. Two months later they organised a tour in the Douro. 🙏 for the support
The Essence tour, a seven-hour guided experience, included a 50-minute boat cruise along the Douro River, and visits to historic wineries.
All we had to do was get off the train at Pinhão, find our guide, then board the boat for the river cruise.The problem: our train stopped at every station so we arrived late. Easily sorted with a phone call to the tour operators who re-jigged our itinerary, making the boat cruise the last activity of the day.
At the meeting point near the river, Med, our guide finds us. Along with the rest of the group who'd done the boat tour, we climb into a black van and drive to a winery in the village of Chanceleiro on the right bank of the Douro. Fernando is our guide who leads us on a walk through one of their traditional vineyards. The backdrop is stunning - rows and rows of steep terraced slopes with vines. Later, in one of the most beautiful tasting rooms I’ve ever been in, Fernando pours three different wines.
After lunch we visit one of the oldest of the Port houses, founded in 1588. Croft is renowned for vintage Ports and new styles, like the Croft Pink, the first ever rosé Port. Bernardo is our guide and he points out the 112 year old vines on a yonder terrace. Beneath their stunning wysteria 💜 I sip my Port, wishing I could stay for longer - a week?!
Onto the river cruise 5pm with Ivo our guide and Diogo the skipper. Very relaxing + more port 🍷 😊 The 6.11pm train arrives back at Campanhã train station after 9pm. A long but memorable day. Next time I'll stay in the region (as recommended by Livio
First time visitor, I went in with eyes wide open.
It helps if you have intel from a friend who knows Portugal and recommends where to stay. Thank you Meghan for suggesting The location in Principe Real could not have been better. I stepped out the front door and was minutes away from Bairro Alto and Chiado - some very interesting neighbourhoods.
On my first afternoon in Lisbon I wandered the cobblestone footpaths on my own discovering quiet lane ways. Eventually I ended up at for an early dinner.
The next morning I walked with tour guide Pedro who took me around the nearby neighbourhoods I'd not seen. I learnt about Lisbon's history and heard many stories about some of its characters. That's the best part of Iocal guide.
The tour was organised by who can organise bespoke tours for groups or individuals.
Thanks to Pedro my head is full of interesting information and he made some great suggestions for my next day, a visit to Sintra and Cascais.
That deserves its own post. 😊
So to be in the Sahara on the dunes was one of those moments I've waited a long time to experience.
Some things are worth the wait. Seeing the Sahara in Morocco was definitely worth it.
Leaving my warm tent at 6.30am the next morning was a challenge. It was dark and cold with strong wind gusts (they'd been blowing the canvas tent most of the night.) I could easily have returned to my tent, but I'd made a promise to myself when I'm in the Sahara, I'm going to see the sunrise from the dunes. No matter what 😍
Despite the chill wind, I zipped up my lightweight jacket, pulled its hood as tight as I could around my face and walked solo across the plains, muddy in parts from all the rains. I followed a few 4wD tracks, then up onto the first dune. With the sandstorm swirling around me, I waited for the sunrise. 🌅 Around 7.10 that yellow glow crept over the horizon, casting its golden rays over the dunes around me.
Colour me happy. 🙏🐪
(I now know why the Berbers wrap the scarves around their face when they're in the desert. Those sand blasts are brutal! )
My introduction to Morooco.
Culture, colour, chaos.
An assault on the senses. In a good way.
What a wild immersion....
Yes. That's right. Your own private billabong comes with crocs! Me and a friend stayed in one of these luxe Crocodile Cabins last Friday night.
Behind this gorgeous hand crafted timber door is one of the two storey two bedroom Crocodile Cabins that sleep up to four people. Each cabin has a lower and upper deck - with comfy chairs for sitting. The lower deck also has a temperature controlled plunge pool - absorb the serenity from your own waterhole!
From a $$$ perspective these cabins are priced at the higher end, so they may not be on everyone's radar.
But if you are looking for a unique experience enveloped by luxury, then go to the Australia Zoo website and take a look.
The Crocodile Cabins offer a front row seat to a theatre where Australian wildlife are the stars. And when you've had enough wildlife watching, you can climb into bed, soak in your stone bath tub, or watch a movie.
The cabins have a self contained kitchen, but if you prefer someone else does the cooking, head over to the for lunch or dinner.
Endless choices of what to do. Including spending time at Australia Zoo. As guests staying at the cabins you have unlimited access for the duration of your stay. And we saw the 🌟 at the croc feeding show. 🐊
#hosted #travelwriter
Our group explored the Whitsundays by car, boat, bike, kayak and on foot. We dined at some of Airlie’s favourite restaurants, snorkelled around colourful reefs, climbed the hill inlet looking out over Whitehaven Beach and explored the trails inside Conway National Park on mountain bikes (thankfully on e-bikes!).
There’s a vibe around Airlie that says, “chillax”. It could have something to do with the locals - a colourful array of people from all around the world making Airlie Beach their home. Whether they’re on a short stay as backpackers or a longer stay, everyone loves Airlie. Many of the tour operators and guides had a similar story - they came from down south or from overseas for a visit and never left!
Despite our busy schedule, I felt super relaxed - all week. Every afternoon I’d return to my suite overlooking the water. It didn’t take long for me to slip into island time. Then Friday rolled around. As I was sipping a chai latte, enjoying my last breakfast overlooking the pool and the bay behind, knowing I was leaving felt melancholy. I wanted a few more days ….. or another week …… 😎🌴
The Whitsundays is a tropical paradise. With endless blue-sky vistas, crystal clear ocean waters, natural landscapes, swaying palm trees, fresh local seafood, friendly locals, what’s not to love?!
My advice: don’t make it a quick trip, give yourself time to explore, indulge, relax, and slip into island time, like I did. Wishing I was back there now.
#hosted
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It was around a 45-minute drive to the Tahune Airwalk - 29 km from Geeveston. We made a pit stop in Huonville to pick up lunch and a coffee. Our driver, Bunzy, explained a few facts about Tasmania along the way. He mentioned Tasmania’s First Nations People the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal people and acknowledged their sad history. Not everyone acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, so I appreciated that Bunzy.
The Airwalk was cool. There is something magical about walking 20 meters above the forest floor, looking out over the tree canopy (the Tahune forest) and the Huon River. A nasty bushfire savaged the forest in 2019, many trees still show black battle scars. The cantilever section is 50 metres above the forest floor - I take a couple of deep breaths to wander out to the end.
After exploring the walkway, we can either go back to the visitor’s centre for lunch or take the swing bridge walk back. I opt for the 3km loop walk - about one hour. It’s fun crossing the two swinging bridges. The first is 100m long over the fast-flowing Huon River. The second is 64m of wobbling over the Picton River
We board the bus and drive south to our next stop, Hastings cave: Australia’s largest dolomite cave. Our Parks and Wildlife guide, Mike, leads a group of 15 (our tour and a few extras) through the cave. There's plenty of stairs (with handrails) it's mind-blowing when he turns the lights out (all phones are pocketed) - pitch black 👀. There are stalactites, stalagmites, columns, shawls, and helictites (they extend horizontally or diagonally).
On our return to Hobart, we call in at one of the Huon Valley’s cider producers, at North Franklin. Those who feel like tasting cider order a tasting paddle with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. I leave room for apple 🥧 😋and reflect on our fabulous day. 🙏
#hosted #yeshobart
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Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.42%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 238 followers. Comments stay close to likes on Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane's posts, at 35 likes and 6 comments on average, about 5.8 likes per comment.
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Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane (@travelbugwithin) is a Writer creator on Instagram, also filed under Lifestyle. Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane runs to 14 words across 3 lines.
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Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane has 8,959 followers on Instagram (9K). Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane follows 2,591 accounts, so the audience is roughly 3.5 times the size of the list followed. Jennifer (Jen) Johnston ⤵ Brisbane has built a substantial archive of 1,229 posts.
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