Why you need to visit Cloud 9, Fiji’s amazing floating bar
If you thought sipping on cocktails by the pool at your resort was the ultimate tropical happy hour, think again. Welcome to Cloud 9…
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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….
Exploring Vava’u, Tonga… from dry land
Photography by Michaela Skovranova, Scott Portelli from Swimming With Gentle Giants and myself. If you’ve been following our adventures swimming with humpback whales in Tonga, you might have noticed we…
Meet the photographer who swims with humpback whales
Photography by Scott Portelli and Michaela Skovranova. In August this year, I went on an incredible trip to the remote Vava’u islands in Tonga to take part…
What it’s like to swim with humpback whales in Vava’u, Tonga
I was sitting on the back of the boat in all black wearing a full steamer wetsuit, fins, snorkel and mask. There was an…
The four best places to watch the sunrise in Bali
The island of Bali in Indonesia is famous for many things, and one of them is its incredible sunrises and sunsets. I’ve been to…
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…
Stargazing on Vava’u Island, Tonga
Living in the city, I sometimes forget how epic the sky can look. We’re on a remote group of islands in Tonga called Vava’u,…
Swimming with gentle giants in Tonga!
I am beyond excited to announce that we’re heading off on tour again and going back to the warm waters of the South Pacific….
VILLAGE LIFE IN SAVUSAVU, FIJI
We had so many incredible days in Fiji, but one the best was an afternoon we spent visiting a traditional village in Savusavu on…
Cloudbreak, Mamanuca Islands
In the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji lies one of the most sought after left-hand barrels in the world. Cloudbreak (aka Thunder Cloud Reef) is…
Resort wear: Ocean prints… poolside
Getting dressed-up in tropical locations can be tricky. The intense heat is awesome while you’re semi submerged in a pool sipping on something fabulous….
Our top 10 B&W shots from Fiji on Instagram
We’re busy writing stories from our Fiji trip to inspire you to go island hopping around the South Pacific. While you’re waiting, take a…
Summer Travel Inspiration with Qantas
I’m over on the Qantas Travel Insider sharing my summer travel tips including my favourite island bar, my number one spot for vintage shopping,…
Camera backpacks for travelling
Sponsored by Lowepro. Until recently, I’d never owned a proper backpack. A few years ago I went travelling around America with one of my besties…
THIS ISLAND LIFE Presents: The Southern Great Barrier Reef
If you’ve been following us on our social channels, you might have noticed that after an incredible two-week shoot in Fiji, we were back…
Seventeen Seventy’s best eats
When we’re on holidays, everything we do seems to revolve around our next meal. We recently visited the seaside town of Seventeen Seventy on…
BIKINI LOVE: Taveuni Island life with Cantik Swimwear
We rarely shoot a one-piece, but when we do, we don’t mess around. Forget the days of wearing one to cover up. With high-cut…
Discovering the Southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia
I love travelling the world, but nothing beats what we have right here our own backyard. Australia is one of the greatest islands on…
On tour on our home island!
My bed is covered in bikinis, there’s camera gear everywhere and I just booked a cab to the airport for 5:30am which is in…
How to deal with mozzies in the tropics
There’s a dark side to island living that I don’t usually talk about. Most of the time it’s all sunshine, palm trees and bikinis….