Tue 26 May 2020
John Nayler from Deju.vu Magazine, talks to Lyn Gregson about how the Retail business in Airlie Beach is coping with the lack of visitors to the region.

Lyn has been in the Retail business for 34 y ... [more]

Why are tourism operators in Airlie Beach so devastated right now? - Sharon Smallwood

Mon 25 May 2020
Sharon Smallwood from the Charter Boat Industry Association talks to John Nayler about the impact that the current COVID-19 travel restrictions is having on the Tourism Operators in Airlie Beach.

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It's time to #openqld

Sat 23 May 2020
The Queensland tourism and hospitality industry is in crisis. Despite Australia and Queensland demolishing the curve and crushing the pandemic we never had to have we are in a state that is ruled by s ... [more]

Bodrum, the Turkish Riveria

Thu 07 Aug 2014
Just winding down on my time in Bodrum, Turkey. After sleeping in the car for one night and being stuck in a traffic jam in the middle of Bodrum at midnight during Bayran,  it's a welcome outcome to f ... [more]

Coming ashore at Gallipoli 99 years on - Anzac Tourist

Thu 24 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Wheeling into the ferry port town of Eceabat on the Gallipoli peninsula South West of Istanbul, you have just spend about 4 hours crossing dry country on 4 lane roads currently undergoing substantial  ... [more]

Pergamon ruins, Bergama, Turkey

Mon 14 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Off the tourist track a short distance is the Pergamon ruins, acropolis, fortifications and more.

Incredible for the amount of labour that went into the construction over the centuries, its impres ... [more]

Pamukkale, Turkey itinerary and accommodation recommendation

Thu 10 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Having stayed in a variety of accommodation across Turkey I found Sinter Terasse Hotel to be a shining example of how a B and B style place should be run and presented. The rooms are perfect at first  ... [more]

Kilic Ali Pasa Hamam - Turkish cleanse and massage

Fri 04 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Absolutely sumptuous experience at Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami which is so positively reported across the internet and Tripadvisor. At a price that seems high by local standards, a similar experience in the ... [more]

Mikla, Roof Top Dining in Istanbul, Turkey

Tue 01 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Guide book directed us to roof top dining at Mikla. While apparently not sign posted on the street, the Google map was accurate and the hotel reception staff directed us to the top floor.

Impressiv ... [more]

East Coast Australia's 9 Best Surf Spots For Newbie's

Tue 15 Apr 2014 - Kelley Willis
From An American Newb’s Perspective (With Help From A Few Seasoned Surfers Along The Way)

Top 10 Cologne Karneval Do's and Don'ts

Mon 10 Mar 2014 - John Nayler
Having returned for a second Karneval comes with a first up generic warning that applies to all festivals. Don't get drunk and over commit yourself by saying, "I will come back next year. I promise."  ... [more]

10 Reasons To Visit Hong Kong

Thu 06 Mar 2014 - John Nayler
Take a look at this list of reasons that make Hong Kong a great place to visit.

Hidemyass VPN review for using Gumtree.com.au from overseas

Wed 19 Feb 2014 - John Nayler
During time overseas I have found the growing need to overcome problems with web site that require me to be in a certain country. In Australia, the primary web site that causes problems is Gumtree.com ... [more]

Okinawa - Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Japan

Sat 31 Aug 2013 - John Nayler
I imagine that I am like most people who would be surprised to find out that there is a coral reef destination in Japan. Indeed, Okinawa is exactly that. A group of small islands created by tectonic p ... [more]

Montpellier - Southern France imagined

Sat 20 Jul 2013 - John Nayler
Arriving to Montpellier on a later July evening reveals a city in the South of France that you imagine. The TGV is just off the old city centre, and just a short walk to the premium accommodation you  ... [more]

San Fermin, Pamplona - The celebration of Stupidity.

Sat 13 Jul 2013 - John Nayler
San Fermin - The celebration of stupidity.

Seeking out first person experiences of the world is, in my opinion, the only way to know your truth of anything.

I have sometimes had the occasion to  ... [more]

Shanghai 72

Mon 10 Jun 2013 - Adrian Cahill

Does getting the Israel Passport Stamp scare you?

Wed 12 Dec 2012 - Adrian Cahill
A lot Middle Eastern countries are strongly against the Israel, or the occupation of Palestine.