This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji brings listeners a special Yorke Peninsula–focused episode, chatting with the wonderful Bridget Johns — a time and space organiser, grant writer, and board member of Yorke Peninsula Tourism.

Based on a broad-acre cropping farm near Alford, between Wallaroo and Port Broughton, Bridget shares what it’s really like to build a life in regional South Australia after moving from Adelaide more than 21 years ago. What began as a role in food industry development turned into a long-term sea-change, a family life on the land, and a career supporting businesses across the Yorke Peninsula, the Mid North, and beyond.

In this warm and practical conversation, Bridget offers a local’s guide to the Yorke Peninsula, highlighting Wallaroo, Port Broughton, Moonta, Kadina, and Bute, along with family-friendly beaches, playgrounds, coffee stops, caravan parks, silo art, libraries, and hidden gems only locals tend to know.

From driving on white sandy beaches to splash parks, petting zoos, bakeries, and foreshore cafés, this episode is packed with real-world inspiration for families, couples, and day-trippers alike. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer coastal stay, Bridget’s insights make regional travel feel easy, accessible, and deeply rewarding.

Threaded throughout the episode is Bridget’s philosophy of “collecting moments, not things.” As a professional organiser, she shares how intentional travel, mini getaways, and creating space in our homes and calendars can reduce clutter and create more time for meaningful experiences.

This episode will have you packing your bags to visit Wallaroo and Port Broughton — and seeing regional South Australia with fresh eyes.

🌍 DESTINATIONS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE

South Australia – Yorke Peninsula

• Alford (farming community)
• Wallaroo
• Port Broughton
• Moonta
• Kadina
• Bute
• Copper Coast region

Family & Nature Experiences

• White sandy drive-on beaches
• Foreshore playgrounds
• Splash parks
• Petting zoos
• Silo art trails
• Coastal walking paths

Local Experiences

• Caravan parks and holiday parks
• Local bakeries and cafés
• Libraries as travel stops
• Community markets

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Bridget Johns is a time and space organiser, grant writer, and regional advocate based on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Through her business Be Simply Free, Bridget helps individuals and families declutter their homes, clear their calendars, and create more time for what matters most — including travel, connection, and meaningful experiences.

📍 Yorke Peninsula, South Australia

📸 Instagram: @besimplyfree

🌐 Website: https://www.besimplyfree.com.au

🎧 EPISODE CREDITS

Host:

Angelica-Hazel Toutounji

📸 Instagram: @angelica_hazel_nutrition · @the_travel_date_

🌐 Website: angelicahazel.com.au

📧 Email: info@angelicahazel.com.au

This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji brings listeners a Yorke Peninsula special, chatting with Kate Williams, co-founder of Peninsula Records & Books, a much-loved independent book and vinyl store based in Stansbury, on South Australia’s southern Yorke Peninsula.

Kate shares the heartfelt story behind opening Peninsula Records & Books — a dream that grew from a deep love of physical books and vinyl records. What began as the idea for a small “micro shop” has quickly become a treasured community space, celebrating the joy of reading, music, and slowing down. With a strong focus on Australian and South Australian authors and musicians, the store champions local creativity and storytelling.

Throughout the conversation, Kate reflects on what drew her and her husband to the Yorke Peninsula. After exploring the region, Stansbury stood out instantly — peaceful, central, and perfectly positioned to explore the southern Yorke Peninsula, with neighbouring towns just minutes away.

Kate offers a local’s guide to the area, sharing recommendations for markets, walking trails, boutiques, cafés, beaches, art, and family-friendly experiences. From the much-loved Stansbury Markets, run by volunteers along the foreshore, to hidden gems like charity cinnamon doughnuts in Yorketown, this episode is packed with authentic, off-the-map suggestions you won’t easily find online.

The episode also explores the vibrant creative scene across the Yorke Peninsula — from public art and water-tower murals to galleries, artist residencies, and the biennial arts festival. Kate highlights how the region offers something for everyone: couples, families, creatives, readers, walkers, and anyone craving space, beauty, and genuine connection.

This episode is a celebration of regional living, independent retail, community spirit, and slow travel, and a reminder that some of the most meaningful travel experiences are found right on our doorstep.

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Kate is the co-founder of Peninsula Records & Books, an independent book and vinyl store based in Stansbury on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. With a passion for physical books, music, and supporting Australian creatives, Kate has helped create a welcoming community space that celebrates storytelling, creativity, and slow living.

📍 Stansbury, South Australia

🌐 Website: https://peninsularecordsandbooks.com

📸 Instagram & Facebook: @peninsularecordsandbooks

Host:

Angelica-Hazel Toutounji

📸 Instagram: @angelica_hazel_nutrition · @the_travel_date_

🌐 Website: angelicahazel.com.au

📧 Email: info@angelicahazel.com.au

Guest: Tiffany Falzon – Founder, Bayside Glamping

This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji is joined by Tiffany Falzon, the passionate founder of Bayside Glamping, a collection of boutique stays at Marion Bay on South Australia’s spectacular Yorke Peninsula.

In this relaxed and inspiring conversation, Tiffany shares the story behind Bayside Glamping — from the initial spark of an idea to bring a Glamping tent to the Yorke Peninsula and its early success and the evolution of her business adding a tiny home to her portfolio as well as her latest luxury offering, The Sanctuary.

This episode is a celebration of slow travel, regional entrepreneurship, coastal living, and the joy of creating memorable experiences close to home.

This episode will have you dreaming about the picturesque town of Marion Bay and lusting over a stay at Bayside Glamping!

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Tiffany Falzon is the founder of Bayside Glamping and an incredible woman promoting tourism in Marion Bay and the Yorke Peninsula region.

https://baysideglamping.com.au

@bayside_glamping

To start planning your own trip, visit Bayside Glamping directly as well as Tourism Yorke Peninsula.

https://yorkepeninsula.com.au

Host:

Angelica-Hazel Toutounji

📸 Instagram: @angelica_hazel_nutrition · @the_travel_date_

🌐 Website: angelicahazel.com.au

📧 Email: info@angelicahazel.com.au