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BlazeAid - Restoring farm fencing at Moruya, NSW
Wed 29 Jul 2020
John Nayler from Deja vu Magazine speaks with Mary Howarth from BlazeAid in Moruya NSW.
BlazeAid started back in 2009 with Kevin and Rhonda Butler, who were farmers, became victims of the Black Sat ... [more]
John Nayler from Deja vu Magazine speaks with Mary Howarth from BlazeAid in Moruya NSW.
BlazeAid started back in 2009 with Kevin and Rhonda Butler, who were farmers, became victims of the Black Sat ... [more]
What is bareboating? - Edward, Charter Yachts Australia
Thu 04 Jun 2020Ed from Charter Yachts Australia explains to John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine, what the terminology "Bareboating" means.
"Bareboating" is where you take a boat with no skipper, the same as when yo ... [more]
Come bareboating with Charter Yachts Australia
Wed 03 Jun 2020John Nayler from Deja.vu magazines says, "Come to Whitehaven Beach which is one of the top beaches in the world and sit in this seat!"
Charter Yachts Australia are ready and waiting for you to enjo ... [more]
Queensland open for tourism - Speaking with Annie Judd, CYA
Mon 01 Jun 2020Queensland Tourism is open for business! John Nalyer, Deja.vu magazine speaks with a very happy Annie Judd from Charter Yachts Australia.
On Sunday May 31, 2020, Anastasia Palaszczuk gave the much- ... [more]
Where are the grey nomads this year? Greg McKinnon
Sun 31 May 2020Today Deja.vu speaks with Greg McKinnon from Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort about the dramatic implications for the lack of grey nomads. Airlie Beach and the Queensland tourism economy is without es ... [more]
What's the flow-on effect of lack of tourists in the Whitsundays? - Woody, Whitsunday Ocean Services
Sat 30 May 2020John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine asks Woody from Whitsunday Ocean Services, "What is the flow-on effect from the lack of tourists visiting the Whitsundays?".
Whitsunday Ocean Services is a life ra ... [more]
What is the future of restauranting and cafes in Airlie Beach? Kevin Collins, Fish D'Vine
Thu 28 May 2020John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine talks to Kevin Collins, the owner of Fish D'Vine Restaurant, about the future of restaurants and cafes in Airlie Beach.
Kevin explains that ultimately the restaura ... [more]
What's the state of the Whitsunday bareboat industry? - Interview with Trevor Rees
Wed 27 May 2020Trevor Rees from Whitsunday Escape is representing the Whitsunday Bareboat Industry and talks to John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine, about the current state of the Whitsunday Bareboat industry.
A "B ... [more]
How is business in Airlie Beach? Interview with Lyn Gregson
Tue 26 May 2020John 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 2020Sharon Smallwood from the Charter Boat Industry Association talks to John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine about the impact that the current COVID-19 travel restrictions is having on the Tourism Operators ... [more]
It's time to #openqld
Sat 23 May 2020The 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 2014Just 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 NaylerWheeling 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 NaylerOff 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 NaylerHaving 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 NaylerAbsolutely 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 NaylerGuide 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 WillisFrom 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 NaylerHaving 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 NaylerTake 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 NaylerDuring 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 NaylerI 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 NaylerArriving 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 NaylerSan 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]
Does getting the Israel Passport Stamp scare you?
Wed 12 Dec 2012 - Adrian CahillA lot Middle Eastern countries are strongly against the Israel, or the occupation of Palestine.