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Laura McWhinnie

Laura McWhinnie

THIS ISLAND LIFE® IS A BLOG THAT FOLLOWS THE SUMMER AROUND THE GLOBE TO BRING YOU WARM-WEATHER INSPIRING TRAVEL, FASHION, BEAUTY AND ADVENTURES. BECAUSE IT’S ALWAYS SUMMER SOMEWHERE®

Pacific, Travel

Cast Away Island in Fiji

We had so many fun adventures in Fiji, but one of the best days we had was island hopping out to Cast Away Island…

Fashion, Women

Island boho by Spell and the Gypsy Collective

One of my favourite labels at the moment is Spell and the Gypsy Collective – a Byron Bay-based label that’s doing bohemian-beach-luxe better than anyone….

Beauty, Cosmetics, Hair, Lifestyle

How to get the beachy island life look

I often get asked for my favourite summer beauty tips, and in particular how I did my hair and make-up for this recent sunrise…

Fashion, Women

FIRST BASE X THIS ISLAND LIFE

The sports luxe trend is still dominating the fashion scene, but there seems to be a bit of confusion. Sports luxe isn’t about wearing…

Lifestyle, Travel

Sally Fitzgibbons surfing in Dubai

Shot a few years ago by Red Bull, this epic video of Australian pro-surfer Sally Fitzgibbons features one of the most unique waves on…

Asia, Travel

Four places you need to visit in Bangkok

With Bangkok’s international airport providing a gateway to South East Asia, you’d be forgiven for thinking of the bustling city as nothing more than a…

Food, Lifestyle, Pacific, Travel

How to make Kokoda (Fijian Ceviche)

While staying at Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji, I was introduced to Kokoda – a traditional Fijian…

Asia, Surf, Travel

Padang Padang Beach in Bali

The island of Bali is home to some of the best beaches in the world and Padang Padang Beach is one of our favourites….

Pacific, Travel

Kayaking to secret caves in Savusavu, Fiji

Kayaking is one of my favourite modes of island life transportation; you get to tan and tone at the same time, all while on…

Pacific, Travel

Melbourne’s most iconic beach

This year I spent Christmas in Melbourne where I got to spend five days playing tourist. Having never visited the city in summer before,…

Pacific, Travel

On the edge of the ocean at Koro Sun Resort in Fiji [Hotel Review]

On the edge of the ocean in Savusavu, Fiji lies one of the most incredible resorts I’ve ever visited. Located on the south coast…

Accessories, Fashion, Women

SUMMER ESSENTIALS: Tangelo

New summer goodies: All beach everything. Seafolly ‘Block Party’ triangle bikini top and Brazilian bottoms in tangelo, Seafolly UV Indicator Wristband, My Red Lippy ‘Panama Hat’…

Pacific, Travel

Win a trip to Tropical North Queensland!

Sponsored by Tourism Tropical North Queensland. If you love chasing the summer and have a passion for filmmaking, we’ve got an exciting competition to…

Asia, Travel

Experience one of Bali’s best yoga and detox retreats

Sponsored by Bali Bliss Retreats. Photography by Michaela Skovranova and myself. Perched high on the limestone cliffs in Uluwatu is Bali Bliss Retreats – a beautiful yoga…

Pacific, Travel

Summer on Cockatoo Island in Sydney

Sponsored by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. Sydney Harbour is home to local icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, but it’s…

Lifestyle, Travel

My first radio interview

Last week I did my very first radio interview with Andrew Moore from ‘Wake Up Australia’ on 2GB for his early morning ‘Blog of…

Food, Lifestyle

Authentic Thai food in the heart of Sydney

Sponsored by Westfield Sydney. Those of you who follow my adventures know that I love Thailand. While it’s an incredible island hopping location for…

Food, Lifestyle

My new favourite green smoothie recipe

Sponsored by Blackmores. I love a good smoothie and make one almost every single day. When I’m not that hungry or in a rush,…

Lifestyle, Music

Summer Sounds with DJ Ramble

A few years ago I was invited on a crazy six-day trip to Eastern Europe with an incredible group of talented individuals. Amongst them…

Fashion, Swimwear, Travel, Women

BIKINI LOVE: The ultimate string bikini by Watson X Watson

While I usually pack a bikini for everyday I’m away, Fiji was a bit different. We were shooting a destinational video for Fiji Airways…

Pacific, Travel

Queensland Tourism’s ’27 travel bloggers to watch in 2015′

I started THIS ISLAND LIFE to give a snapshot into what life is like in Australia – the biggest island on the planet – so I…

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This Island Life®

Created by Laura McWhinnie, THIS ISLAND LIFE® is a blog that follows the summer around the globe to bring you warm-weather inspiring travel, fashion, beauty and adventures. Because it’s always summer somewhere®.

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