Exploring the islands of Fiji
You can’t connect with a place if you’re not open to new experiences, and you can’t truly discover a destination if you’re not willing…
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My home away from home
I know it seems like I’m always on vacay, but when I’m travelling for TIL, I’m working everyday. Not that shooting for the site…
Surfing on the south coast with Venus Goes Gidget
One of the best things about living in Sydney is the ability to jump in the car, drive up or down the coast, and…
Drone froth from Hawaii
If you’ve been following THIS ISLAND LIFE on Instagram and Snapchat, you may have noticed our recent drone-flying obsession. Michaela (TIL Director of Photography) has…
Beach party hopping on Australia Day
Every year on Australia Day, Sydney’s incredible beaches come alive for some of the best beach parties of the year. Some of them get…
‘Lights out for the reef’ for Earth Hour
A few weeks ago we trekked out to the seaside town of Manly for Earth Hour where we turned our ‘Lights out for the Reef’…
It’s always a good Friday in Bondi
Today was Good Friday and boy was it goooood. Michaela (TIL Director of Photography) and I spent the morning in Centennial Park learning how to…
Dylan Rieder at La Casa in Byron Bay
On an idyllic beach in Byron Bay is La Casa – a beautiful beach house owned by Corona where artists, designers, musicians, restaurateurs, surfers…
Island hopping in south Thailand
If you thought Koh Phi Phi was the inspiration behind the film ‘The Beach’ that starred Leonardo Dicaprio, think again. While the movie was…
Snacking on bugs in Phuket, Thailand
One of the best things about travelling is stepping out of your comfort zone. The whole point of visiting new places and seeing different…
Vans BOWL-A-RAMA 2014 at Bondi Beach
Up until a few weeks ago, my favourite event of the year was Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. But after spending the day at Vans…
Summer sounds at Laneway Festival in Sydney
A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to hit up Laneway Festival where an impressive bill of cutting edge acts overtook the historic Sydney…
Exploring secret beaches in Capri, Italy
It was by chance (and a missed ferry) that we found ourselves on Capri one perfect sunny day. Capri is a small island off the…
Bangkok’s most famous rooftop bar
Perched high on the edge of a skyscraper in Bangkok, Thailand is one of the city’s most famous rooftop bars. Located on the 63rd…
Our top 15 Instagram photos from Hawaii
Hawaii was another whirlwind trip that had us island hopping across Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island over a sun-filled two weeks. While the…
Late night snacking in Sri Lanka
One of the best things about surfing in tropical locales is the amazing selection of fruit. We’ve been hitting up mixed juice and fruit…
A-framed paradise in Goa, India
We’ve seen Dave Rastovich getting shacked in Lakshadweep and Chippa Wilson throwing tail on glassy Indian beachies, but for India’s tiniest state, the ‘no…
There’s no place like home (in summer)
I grew up in Sydney and sometimes think I’ve become a bit accustomed to its beauty. I once drove 12-hours through the Atacama Desert…
Introducing ‘THIS ISLAND LIFE Presents’
We’re excited to be kicking the year off with our new YouTube channel ‘THIS ISLAND LIFE Presents’. We’ve launched it with a Seafolly Bikini…
Bikini Love: Fiesta time in Nueve Sandias Swimwear
You can never have too many strapless, Brazilian-style bikinis. I have a tendency to get stuck in a neutrals rut – even with swimwear,…
Beachside feasts at Panwa House
Sponsored by Cape Panwa Hotel. Cape Panwa Hotel has an array of restaurants and bars, but nothing beats Panwa House. Set on the beach,…