About Danielle Phyland:

I’m Danielle AKA Poss and my trusty 4 wheel steed is Ruby, together we love to explore and discover both locally and abroad. I was bitten by the travelbug many years ago on a family adventure to Singapore and I have been an avid traveller ever since that trip. I love to venture to all corners of the globe with over 56 countries under my belt (some multiple times). I enjoy seeking out the hidden gems, unique and truly local experiences. I have a passion for good food and wine from fine dining to local cuisine and street food and I love learning about food culture and traditions. There is nothing that brings me more joy than a good travel story and I have plenty to share.

Connect with Danielle here:

Twitter: @possandruby

Instagram @possandruby

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/possandruby/

And her website: www.possandruby.com.au

Listen to Danielle on episode 7, the life of a travel blogger: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ICqC8xRx0uVY9gEHcAYgJ?si=82Wn4dEcQuKxjUvS9-EXdA&dl_branch=1

And episode 39, Packing tips: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mkxnbBVqcv1kW13SGyvDV?si=oV1_gx9iRSGqXpSM0bLY9A&dl_branch=1

And episode 68 on Peru: https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/68-peru

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About our guest Naomi Robinson:

Naomi is an explorer by nature. She has travelled the world and most of Australia both through her music career and for mental health advocacy and fundraising. Her mental health fundraising has taken her on hikes to: Peru, Mount Everest Base Camp, Kokoda and the Summit of Kilimanjaro. Naomi treasures so much about her home country Australia and is thrilled to chat about her home away from home, South Australia where she lived for her early music career in 2013-2014.

Some of the places and activities we talked about with Naomi:

South Australia- the festival state https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/ https://adelaidefringe.com.au/ https://www.adelaidecomedy.com/ https://www.womadelaide.com.au/

South Australian Wine Regions https://www.barossa.com/ Naomi recommends a few smaller wineries:

• Saltram
• Atze's Corner
• Henschke

https://mclarenvale.info/ Naomi recommends:

• Penny's Hill
• Coriole
• Chapel Hill
• Samuel's Gorge

To visit outside of Adelaide https://hahndorfsa.org.au/ https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/visit/mount-lofty-botanic-garden https://www.walkingsa.org.au/walk/find-a-place-to-walk/heysen-trail-mt-lofty-circuit/ https://encountervictorharbor.com.au/ https://glenelgsa.com.au/

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And some bonus tips provided by Theresa Winters, hear more from her on episode 45 about moving from the USA to Aus https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/45-theresa-winters

VICTORIA

Famous places The Great Ocean Road Melbourne Yarra Valley Gippsland - beaches Grampians Goldfields - Bendigo and Ballarat High Country

Suggested Itinerary A few days in Melbourne Great ocean Road stopping along the way in seaside towns Port Fairy head inland to the Grampians have a few days here for hiking Return to Melbourne via Ballarat for the history and a visit to Sovereign Hill

Fave places Port Fairy Melbourne not just the CBD but also suburbs Ballarat Sovereign Hill Torquay and the surcoast for the beaches National and state parks - Tara Bulga in Gippsland, Cathedral Ranges, Grampians, Otways

Pre covid it was the place to be for events - sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne Cup, Fashion Week, Film Festivals, Melbourne food and Wine festival etc. Hope this returns.

Best time of year to visit Spring and Autumn - really all year round

Top travel tip Pack for all seasons Raincoats, umbrella, sunhat, scarf, beanie, jacket and socks!

FACTS Australia’s second smallest state Melbourne has the highest number of cafes and restaurants per number of people than any other city in the world. Imports 30 tonnes of coffee annually Helmeted honey eater is that state bird emblem and the Leadbeaters possum is the animal emblem the floral emblem is the Common Heath Worlds longest network of trams In 1977 was the first state in the western world to make seatbelts compulsory The worlds first feature film was recorded in Victoria - The Story of the Kelly Gang - a notorious bush ranger. The Hemsworth brothers were born in Victoria

Established most regional town in the gold rush era of the 1850s - regional cities like Bendigo and Ballarat establish and flourished and still do so today

About our Guest, Danielle Phyland: I’m Danielle AKA Poss and my trusty 4 wheel steed is Ruby, together we love to explore and discover both locally and abroad. I was bitten by the travelbug many years ago on a family adventure to Singapore and I have been an avid traveller ever since that trip. I love to venture to all corners of the globe with over 56 countries under my belt (some multiple times). I enjoy seeking out the hidden gems, unique and truly local experiences. I have a passion for good food and wine from fine dining to local cuisine and street food and I love learning about food culture and traditions. There is nothing that brings me more joy than a good travel story and I have plenty to share.

Connect with Danielle here:

Twitter: @possandruby

Instagram @possandruby

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/possandruby/

And her website: www.possandruby.com.au

Get some packing travel tips from Danielle here: https://www.possandruby.com.au/packing-tips/

Listen to Danielle on episode 7, the life of a travel blogger: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ICqC8xRx0uVY9gEHcAYgJ?si=82Wn4dEcQuKxjUvS9-EXdA&dl_branch=1

And episode 39, Packing tips: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mkxnbBVqcv1kW13SGyvDV?si=oV1_gx9iRSGqXpSM0bLY9A&dl_branch=1

And episode 68, PERU: https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/68-peru

Connect with us at Lovelly Travels!

Come and check us out on Facebook - Lovelly Travels

Visit the website to learn more: https://lovellytravels.com/lovelly-travels-podcast/

Chat with us about all things travel in the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/lovellytravels/

Join the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovellytravels/

And some bonus tips provided by Theresa Winters, hear more from her on episode 45 about moving from the USA to Aus https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/45-theresa-winters

About Amanda Kendle from Perth, Western Australia: I'm a travel podcaster and blogger who's obsessed with the benefits travelling can give us (and the world). I've run The Thoughtful Travel Podcast since 2016 and published my travel blog Not A Ballerina since 2005.

Listen to Amanda on the Lovelly Travels podcast here: https://lovellytravels.podigee.io/26-amanda-kendle

For a truly local experience, make sure to try out the Go Cultural indigenous tours in Perth https://www.gocultural.com.au

Places to visit:

• Wave Rock
• Rottnest island
• Margaret River
• Albany
• Geraldton
• Tree Top Walk - Valley of the Giants, Denmark, Western Australia

Connect with Amanda Kendle on the following channels:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakendle/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/notaballerina

Blog: https://notaballerina.com

And of course, listen to her podcast on itunes, Spotify or an of your favourite podcasting apps - The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

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