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
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Why libraries inspire travellers
There are times in most people’s lives when they just need to be a full-blown nerd. I mean this in the best possible way, because I truly believe there’s an inner geek in all of us and there are just … Read More
Flamboyance Tours turns one
It was a big happy birthday to Flamboyance Tours on January 21 – I can hardly believe that a year has already passed since it launched! It’s amazing how quickly 12 months can go, and also what can be achieved … Read More
Christmas In Adelaide
As a tour guide in Adelaide, the number one comment I receive across the months of November and December is that “it really doesn’t feel like Christmas”. It’s a conundrum I face daily in these months because growing up in … Read More
Adelaide perceptions are not what they should be
When travellers take an Adelaide walking tour with Flamboyance Tours, they’re told straight away that the city is a ‘secret capital’ of Australia. This term is an easy one to coin because many have little to no expectations of Adelaide … Read More
An Adelaide female tour guide’s ethic
International Women’s Day has come and gone for another year, but the day gave me thought about how men and women compare within the tourism industry. To put this in context: as an Adelaide woman, I come from a city … Read More