A guest on one of our Port Adelaide tours pulled me aside to divulge one of Adelaide’s most random facts. There’s a Swedish sea shanty set in Port Adelaide, written decades ago and still performed today. We love it when … Read More
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The Adelaide tsunami scare of 1976
On 19 January 1976, the Adelaide tsunami was meant to hit – a prophecy that made world headlines. I’m writing about this threat of a tsunami coming to Adelaide’s shores on the event’s 50th anniversary in 2026. It is certainly … Read More
Greater: The World’s Oldest Flamingo
Flamingos are magnificent creatures, and (obviously) a big inspiration for my business. There are a few reasons behind the naming of Flamboyance Tours (you can find out more about that on YouTube here), but I want to focus on one … Read More
What’s in a name? Adelaide, Tarntanya, Radelaide and the City of Churches
I recently attended a tourism industry forum where there was discussion of what makes a place special, and how people relate to place. For me it immediately led to thoughts of names, and perceptions that come with them. Naming something, … Read More
The Death of George Duncan
Adelaide has had its fair share of tragedy unravel across its history, in times where diversity and inclusion were not always recognised. The tragic death of Dr. George Duncan in 1972 is a key example of that, and thankfully, it … Read More
History of the Balfours Frog Cake
The Balfours frog cake is a local delicacy that we in South Australia adore, a dessert deeply rooted in the state’s culinary culture. While it may appear to be just a novelty cake to those who are new in coming … Read More
The Beatles’ Adelaide adventure: pop culture history made
On 12 June 1964, the city of Adelaide, Australia is captivated by the arrival of the biggest band in the world: The Beatles. Six decades on, their visit is not just a fleeting moment in history; it’s a significant milestone … Read More
Local customs: SA football rivalry
This is the fifth and last of our Local Customs blogs. There are links to the previous four at the end of the post! The wonderful game of Australian Rules football, run under the Australian Football League (AFL), has graced … Read More
Local customs: Adelaide nostalgia
This is the fourth of five Local Customs blogs. Each week I’ll be publishing something great about South Australian customs! Nostalgia. It makes us wonder what was, and what could have been. They, whoever they are, say that dwelling on … Read More
Local customs: Aboriginal South Australia
This is the second of five Local Customs blogs. Each week I’ll be publishing something great about South Australian customs! In Australia, knowing the stories of Aboriginal history and culture is consistently important in understanding not only why things are … Read More