A hideaway villa in the heart of Byron Bay [Hotel Review]
Sponsored by Byron Marvel. If you follow us on Instagram, you might have noticed that last week we escaped the cold weather of Sydney…
Love is a cushion
When I really, really, really like something, I can get a little obsessed. Take this ‘Love is an island’ cushion by Kawaiian Lion for…
Lace duster by Spell & The Gypsy Collective
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in a location, is to embrace the local fashion. So with Spell & The Gypsy Collective…
My new everyday, on-the-go fragrance
Sponsored by Impulse. What I love about fragrance is the incredible ability a scent has in evoking vivid memories. That’s why I was super…
Whitewashed motel art in LA
French artist Vincent Lamouroux has transformed Silver Lake’s deserted and derelict Sunset Pacific Motel (aka the ‘Bates Motel’) into a temporary art installation. Using a…
Road tripping on the South Island of New Zealand
Driving from Queenstown to Te Anau on the South Island of New Zealand is dangerous. Dangerous because the scenery is so spectacular, you’ll have…
Cruising to Milford Sound on New Zealand’s South Island
Milford Sound on the South Island of New Zealand is one of the country’s most spectacular sights. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Fiordland…
New Zealand’s best bed and breakfast [Hotel Review]
Surrounded by mountains and overlooking the beautiful Lake Te Anau is Loch Vista – a boutique bed and breakfast that’s often described as one…
Our top 15 bikini destinations
Take a look at the world’s best summer destinations where the sun is hot, the water is warm and swimwear teeny tiny. 1.Vava’u, Tonga…
Mikoh island tees
We can’t get enough of these classic white island greeting tees from Mikoh. Throw one on over a bikini and pair it with your trusty denim cut-off shorts…
Marlon Brando’s private island in French Polynesia
It was 1960 when Marlon Brando came across the island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. Immediately enchanted by…
Krystle Knight Jewellery
Since stumbling across Krystle Knight’s beautiful handcrafted jewellery on Instagram last year, I’ve become one of her biggest fans. Her jewellery designs use the…
Lizard Island makes its comeback
Located in the Great Barrier Reef just north of Cairns in Queensland lies Lizard Island, one of the most incredible islands in Australia. With its close…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….