#travelblogger – A Lady in Adelaide

01/01/202001/01/2020

New Year. New Decade. New Life.

2020 – the beginning of not only a new year; but a new decade. As the fireworks settle over the city and transform into a new dawn, January 1 is the perfect moment to reflect on the year that was before moving into a new year of exciting challenges and changes. Continue reading “New Year. New Decade. New Life.”

30/12/2019

A Parisian Christmas

Christmas in Paris is a dream. This year I finally made the dream come true. Paris is beautiful all year round, but it is magical during the festive season. ~~Continue reading “A Parisian Christmas”~~

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The most important travel accessory

If you cannot afford travel insurance, you really cannot afford to travel. We keep hearing reports of injuries and accidents overseas to tourists who have not purchased travel insurance to cover themselves. Continue reading “The most important travel accessory”

19/11/2019

The lost art of travel

Many years ago, travel used to be like a night at the opera. People dressed in their best outfits before boarding a flight to an exotic destination. Half the fun of a holiday was was the journey. Airlines were happy to welcome passengers with smiles and drinks. Every class was business class. The planes were comfortable and it was pretty much a social occasion to be seen flying. This was the golden age of travel. Continue reading “The lost art of travel”

10/11/2019

Curiosity trumps the fear of travel

No-one ever said travel was not scary. The thought of setting off for a country you do not know, or people you have never met, can be scary. It sparks a feeling of anxiety and uncertainty. But then you think about why you want to travel and what you want to see. That scary feeling disappears and is slowly replaced by curiosity. Continue reading “Curiosity trumps the fear of travel”

19/10/2019

Global Champagne Day

Friday 18 October 2019 was Global Champagne Day, which is celebrated around the world by those who love their glass of bubbly. However, champagne is more than just a classy, bubbly drink. It has a long history dating back to Hautvillers in the Champagne region of France. Continue reading “Global Champagne Day”

18/08/2019

Aussie Theatre Culture for Learning

Australia is not known to be big on theatre, but the reality is different. Theatre culture has grown and more people attend shows each year than ever before. While most shows are played in Sydney and Melbourne; Adelaide has seen an increase in performances over recent years. Continue reading “Aussie Theatre Culture for Learning”