Five things to do on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
In February and March this year, right before COVID-19 put a halt to travel plans, we headed over to Mexico’s incredible Yucatán Peninsula for…
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The time I had a wake-up call flying into a volcano crater in Hawaii
I was flying into an extinct volcano crater in an open-door helicopter on the Hawaiian island of Kauai when I realised something was wrong….
The best waterfall in Canada
I’ve never been to Canada, but I’ve heard it’s an awesome place to live, especially in the summer. A group of guys I travelled…
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…
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…
Above the clouds on a volcano in Hawaii
One of my favourite adventures from our last trip to Hawaii was reaching the summit of Mauna Kea – a dormant volcano on the…
Playtime on Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
Some of you might remember that we were in Hawaii a year ago, staying on Sunset Beach and spending most of our time on…
Hawaii here we come!
We’ve been back in Sydney almost two weeks, but that’s two weeks too long when it’s summer on the other side of the world….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our New York City digs
With an abundance of accommodation options spread out over a city of 302 square miles (that’s 486 square kilometres for us Aussies), deciding where to…
Summer in New York City
When it comes to vacays, we’re usually pretty organised. But with a trip to New York coming off the back of our summer in Europe,…
Summer in the USA!
It’s been freezing in Sydney, so we’re heading to the northern hemisphere for some sunshine. We’ll be hitting up NYC, Vegas, the Hawaiian islands…
Coachella in the Caribbean
Grab your bikinis and boardies because Coachella is going out to sea. That’s right, just when you thought the music festival couldn’t get any better,…
Arraial do Cabo – Brazil’s secret beaches
On my last day in Búzios an Argentinean backpacker told me that I was an hours drive from some of the most beautiful beaches…
Surfing California
When you think California, what comes to mind? Hollywood, movie stars, Glamour, the Golden Gate Bridge, Malibu, The OC? Little known to many Australians,…
Rocka Beach Lounge – Búzios, Brazil
Located in Búzios, the Saint Tropez of South America and my all time favourite holiday destination, is one of the most perfect beachside bars…