G’day mates!

I would like to introduce myself! My name is Jelle, I’m 19 years old, from Holland and trainee at the awesome Adelaide based tour operator Groovy Grape Getaways! I’ve lived here in Adelaide, South Australia for almost 1 month now, have 4 months to go and think this city is fantastic! In this blog I want to tell you about what I’m doing in my time here in Australia and what you should (or shouldn’t) do if you visit for yourself.

  

 When I arrived at Adelaide Airport it was surprisingly good weather. It was winter time, but almost the same temperature as the summer in Holland! When I met my fun and crazy roommates I knew this was going to be an awesome experience. In the first week I had some time to explore Adelaide, so I did Groovy Grape’s Barossa Valley Wine Tour ($85 for a great day of wine tasting and a delicious BBQ lunch, with marinated kangaroo!) and I can tell you, there is no better way to experience the local culture than to taste it – it’s delicious!

Another must-see around Adelaide is Glenelg, or “The Bay” as the locals like to call it. This is a beachside suburb with palm trees in the centre square giving it an awesome tropical, summery atmosphere. Grab some drinks from one of the many pubs down here, listen to the music and enjoy the vibe. It’s easy to get to Glenelg: you can just catch a tram, which departs from King William St in the city or the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Hindmarsh, home of some big concerts, including Kings of Leon coming up on the 11^th of November (tickets from $101). A day trip for the tram costs $8.80 and is the best value to get you to Glenelg and back. You can buy your ticket beforehand from a newsagent or on board the tram if there is a conductor (but if there’s no conductor, you get a free ride like I did!).

See ya in my next blog!