Marlon Brando’s private island in French Polynesia
byIt was 1960 when Marlon Brando came across the island of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. Immediately enchanted by…
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Lizard Island makes its comeback
byLocated 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
byWe had so many fun adventures in Fiji, but one of the best days we had was island hopping out to Cast Away Island…
How to make Kokoda (Fijian Ceviche)
byWhile staying at Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji, I was introduced to Kokoda – a traditional Fijian…
Kayaking to secret caves in Savusavu, Fiji
byKayaking is one of my favourite modes of island life transportation; you get to tan and tone at the same time, all while on…
Melbourne’s most iconic beach
byThis year I spent Christmas in Melbourne where I got to spend five days playing tourist. Having never visited the city in summer before,…
On the edge of the ocean at Koro Sun Resort in Fiji [Hotel Review]
byOn the edge of the ocean in Savusavu, Fiji lies one of the most incredible resorts I’ve ever visited. Located on the south coast…
Win a trip to Tropical North Queensland!
bySponsored by Tourism Tropical North Queensland. If you love chasing the summer and have a passion for filmmaking, we’ve got an exciting competition to…
Summer on Cockatoo Island in Sydney
bySponsored 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…
Queensland Tourism’s ’27 travel bloggers to watch in 2015′
byI started THIS ISLAND LIFE to give a snapshot into what life is like in Australia – the biggest island on the planet – so I…
Five of Australia’s Best Beaches
byHere in Australia, we have access to some of the most incredible beaches in the world. So as we edge closer to the most epic…
Why you need to visit Cloud 9, Fiji’s amazing floating bar
byIf you thought sipping on cocktails by the pool at your resort was the ultimate tropical happy hour, think again. Welcome to Cloud 9…
Exploring Vava’u, Tonga… from dry land
byPhotography 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
byPhotography 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
byI was sitting on the back of the boat in all black wearing a full steamer wetsuit, fins, snorkel and mask. There was an…
Stargazing on Vava’u Island, Tonga
byLiving 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!
byI 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
byWe 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
byIn 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
byGetting 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
byWe’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…