Raining dolla dolla bills in NYC yo!
On a hot summers night in New York last year, we were initiated into a world we’d only ever seen in music videos. We were at W.i.P (Work in Progress) – a club in SoHo that had recently become the scene of a pretty serious brawl over Rihanna after Drake and his posse had a waitress hand ...
Secret surfing escapes of the Pacific Ocean
Ditching our local frigid waters and heading to warm tropical islands is what we’re all about. Sure the surf at home is pumping in winter, but I’ll take tropical waves and boardies over a wetsuit any day. If the usual suspects like Bali and Fiji are driving you nuts with crowds, here are some options ...
Summer in the Whitsundays!
This week, we’re following the summer to the Whitsundays in Far North Queensland YAY! We’ll be heading to paradise with the other Remarkables and our wonderful agents as guests of Tourism Queensland for a conference, sunshine and blogging fun. We can’t wait to share this beautiful part of Australia with you. Follow our tropical bikini ...
Island dreams can come true
This Island Life may have begun as a hobby, but it has now become an absorbing passion, fulfilling my dream to follow the summer to every exotic corner on earth and sharing my discoveries. I am thrilled to announce that today This Island Life is joining The Remarkables Group – a blogger talent agency that manages ...
Sydney’s top 10 harbour beaches
Surf beaches are fun, but sometimes you just want to chill out and not worry about losing your bikini bottoms in the shore break or your sunnies under a rogue wave. That’s where Sydney’s idyllic harbour beaches come in. With water that gently laps the sand, they often feel a million miles away from their ...
Sydney’s hottest new Mexican fiesta
After years of sub-par Mexican, Australian palates are finally getting the real flavour of the old country. A raft of genuine Mexican restaurants have flung open their doors Sydney-wide and the most talked about is the recent opening of El Topo in Bondi Junction. With its open-air, top level position and day of the dead theming throughout, ...
The best beach in America
When we were in Hawaii last year, we stumbled upon Lanikai Beach – a tropical oasis that’s been voted the best beach in America for numerous years running. With powdery white sand and clear aqua water, it’s not hard to see why. Located on the windward coast of the island of Oahu in Hawaii, Lanikai ...
Hamilton Island’s Instameet Weekend
In November last year while we were on vacay in Asia, another group of travellers were part of something special. On the edge of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Hamilton Island launched ‘The Ultimate Instameet’ – a world-first gathering of Instagrammers who were chosen to spend a weekend photographing the island paradise and sharing ...
Sydney’s pool toy playground
Nestled in between Coogee and Clovelly beaches is Gordon’s Bay – a quiet tranquil spot that’s like having your very own giant pool. The small pocket-sized beach is lined with timber boat racks and boats, giving it a vibe reminiscent of a European fishing village. The sand is nice, but the prime real estate is ...
Sass & Bide in Palm Beach
We’ve had a sneak peak at her Sydney home on Instagram, but thanks to Natalie Joos (Fashion Consultant/Blogger) of Tales of Endearment, we now get an exclusive look inside Heidi Middleton’s super stylish digs. The property was built in the 1940s and was previously owned by a fashion designer and artist couple. The home has ...
Hunting vintage fashion in Bangkok
The Chatuchak Weekend Market (or Jatujak in Thai) in Bangkok is not only one of the biggest markets in the world; it’s also one of the best. Set out over 35 acres and home to over 15,000 stalls, the market sells everything from baby turtles to musical instruments. But the real draw card is the section ...
Our summer with Thai Airways
Just before summer officially hit in Australia last year, we headed over to Bangkok and Hong Kong as guests of Thai Airways on their new A380 for a mini break. With its close proximity to Australia and year-round summer temperatures, South East Asia and its fringing countries are some of our favourite destinations. With bikini ...
The Cliff House in Kerala
Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Arabian coastline, the Cliff House is a magnificent architecturally designed home located in a fishing village in Kerala, India. Now if I owned a house like this, I’d be living it up in that infinity pool all day long. But according to the architects, their client lives in ...
Our Australia Day beach party
For the first time in forever, we didn’t set foot on Bondi Beach for Australia Day. We headed to Rose Bay Beach and hit up the first annual Australia Day Lilo Raft-up Party. With the weather looking precarious, we didn’t know what to expect of this debut event. But the storm clouds cleared and over ...
Surfing sushi on Oahu
We’re pretty fussy when it comes to Japanese food (living on a multicultural island like Australia with access to world-class international cuisine will do that to you), so we were stoked to discover Banzai Sushi Bar just down the highway from our beach cabin on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The cool thing about this ...
We’re leaving on an A380
Thai Airways have welcomed six A380s into their fleet and we can’t wait to get on board. The last time we vacayed in Thailand we flew Thai Airways, so we’re thrilled to have been invited to follow the summer with them on one of these airbuses. We’ll be flying the A380 to Bangkok and Hong Kong ...
Beachfront luxury in Mexico
Set on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, Coqui Coqui Tulum is a boutique beachfront hotel that has us itching to skip the border. With seven rooms, a small shop and a perfumerie, the hotel has an exclusive vibe that surprisingly isn’t reflected in its price. A quick look on Mr & Mrs Smith tells us ...
Our Hawaii digs
Arriving at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Hawaii was like being transported into a tropical paradise. We’d heard the property was amazing, but this was something else. Pink Flamingos greeted us on arrival from a lagoon in the open-air atrium. There was a waterfall, a bunch of exotic parrots and a smoothie bar, and ...
Summer in Hawaii
On our way back home to Sydney, we added some serious island life into our itinerary with a week in Hawaii. We split our time between Maui and Oahu, and discovered that Hawaii is like no other place in the world. Palm-fringed beaches with world-class surf breaks hug a coastline that wraps some of the ...
The search for surfing solitude in East Java
A yearly trip to Bali is a surfing right of passage. But this year we wanted to ditch the crowds and get back to nature. Those of you who know, will recognise the spot… and those of you who don’t – do some research. A dreamy early morning boat ride from Bali across to East ...
Chasing the summer with CLEO
A few months ago one of our favourite magazines interviewed us for an exciting travel story. Written by the gorgeous CLEO features writer Edwina Carr, this article has your next adventure covered. Whether you’re into shopping, partying, humanitarianism, thrill-seeking, pampering or chasing the summer, you’ll find great travel tips that’ll have you ready to book ...
