THIS ISLAND LIFE Presents: Swimming with Gentle Giants
I love storytelling – whether it’s through words, film or photography, it’s my true passion and something that will always be a big part…
Chasing the coast to Halong Bay
Sponsored by Topdeck Travel. No matter how much fun I’m having in a big city, there’s always that instant feeling of relaxation when you…
Vodka Cruiser TV with SketchShe
At the end of last year I was lucky enough to be invited as a guest on Vodka Cruiser TV – a live Facebook TV…
The ultimate guide to island life in El Nido, Philippines
With over 7,500 idyllic islands making up the tropical archipelago of the Philippines, you could island hop to a different island every day for 20 years. So…
Island hopping by zipline in El Nido [Travel Guide]
On a rainy day in El Nido we headed up a steep rickety bamboo staircase in the Philippines jungle to zipline over Las Cabanas…
Settling into island life on Las Cabanas Beach [Travel Guide]
Maybe it was because it was the last few days of our Philippines adventure and we had shot everything we needed for my articles…
Nacpan Beach – paradise in the Philippines [Travel Guide]
One of my favourite days in El Nido on Palawan Island in the Philippines was cruising into Nacpan Beach on our little scooter. As…
Fairmont Makati – an urban oasis in Manila [Hotel Review]
If there’s an oasis in the middle of the city, I will find it. Towering high above the busy streets in one of the…
The ancient island kingdom of Ayutthaya [Travel Guide]
I’ve been to Bangkok a bunch of times, but I’d never been there long enough to get out of the city. So on our…
On tour and at home with American Tourister luggage
Sponsored by American Tourister. When I chose my American Tourister luggage in all white, I was hesitant. I’d always wanted white luggage, but I…
Tropical essentials: New Year’s Eve
Just a few essentials for New Year’s Eve at home in Sydney. This year we kept it low key – drinks and dinner at…
How to make frosé – the ‘IT’ drink of summer
Sponsored by Jacob’s Creek. If you haven’t heard of frosé yet, I’m about to blow your mind. It’s frozen rosé slushie. That’s right, a…
Celebrating summer in Australia with Le Petit Rosé
Sponsored by Le Petit Rosé by Jacob’s Creek. Summer to me is so much more than just bikinis, boardies and the beach. It’s a…
How to get super smooth summer skin
Sponsored by Marzena. As a professional summer chaser and tropical island hopper, my summer beauty routine is all-year-round. I like to think that I’m…
One luxurious week on the island of Phuket [Hotel Review]
Sponsored by Villa Getaways. The palm-fringed island of Phuket needs no introduction. Its rich culture, beautiful beaches and close proximity to spectacular limestone islands…
Tropical Essentials: Summer Jewels
Obsessed with violet coloured everything right now, including orchids – my new favourite tropical flower. Helen Kaminski ‘Carmita’ Panama hat and ‘Zip Shell’ taco…
O’Neill X First Base
I love a good collab, and they don’t get much cooler than this exclusive collection of surf-sport-luxe inspired swimwear by O’Neill and Bondi label…
Boat parties in Samoa wearing Seafolly
One of the best days we had in Samoa was hanging out on this boat where we spent the day feasting on coconuts, swimming…
Treeehouse hangs in Samoa
Looking like a fairy tale brought to life, is Lupe Sina – a tiny treehouse resort in the hills of Tiavi in…
The double-denim bikini
I’m super into denim, so when I saw this double-denim neoprene bikini by Aussie label Triangl Swimwear, it just had to be mine. While I…
Island mantra tank
QUIT YOUR JOB BUY A TICKET GET A TAN FALL IN LOVE NEVER RETURN I’m in love with everything Island Company stands for especially…