I love Bali. I love it so much I got married on a cliff in Uluwatu, a couple of years ago. But joining more than four million other tourists touching down in Bali each year means walking the streets of Seminyak, with its trendy cafes and hipster crowds feels a little like being back in Bondi. So,…
A Pocket Travel Guide to Maluku, Indonesia
Memories of other magical tropical destinations came flooding back to me while exploring Maluku, Indonesia. From those bewitching blues of the Gili Islands and the Maldives, to Langkawi‘s palm-lined beaches where the jungle meets the sand. Add to that the islands’ rich and fascinating history and friendly local characters and Maluku may just be Indonesia’s best kept secret. …
A Pocket Travel Guide to Sulawesi, Indonesia
The island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was an intriguing mystery to me before I touched down to explore it in person. Sulawesi’s history reads like the pages of a dramatic novel; coloured by tales of pirates, Spice Wars, colonial clashes and civil struggles. Today, it is an exciting frontier of a different kind. With so…
Road Tasting The Sugarfree Box
The Sugarfree Box is a monthly subscription service in Australia offering a curated collection of low-sugar goodies sent directly to your door, each month. Spending a couple of months at home means I am able to test out some local healthy delivery services. So the timing was perfect when I was offered the June Jumbo…
10 Beauty Products I am Packing Right Now
I’m quite flirty these days when it comes to travel beauty products; taking a pick ‘n’ mix approach by trying minis from a number of ranges. I’m just not ready to commit to a single beauty brand. Generally, I prefer natural skin care products, particularly when travelling. After you add up the toll that flying,…
Autoimmune Warrior: My Latest Test
There is something I’ve been very reluctant to share and it’s time for a confession. The truth is, since returning home to Australia from a year of full-time travel, I have been overwhelmingly exhausted. Generally, I’ve been feeling pretty unwell and unfortunately, there’s no quick fix. Here’s the story. Skye Gilkeson My health is something I…
Cindy Reid: Vertical Runner on the Rise
Visiting the world’s most iconic buildings is something many of us do with a tourist map, a camera in hand and a little help from an elevator. But for competitive vertical runner Cindy Reid, it is a more serious and sweaty endeavour. Ranked 1st on the Hong Kong circuit and 4th globally in the sport, Reid…
Impiana Private Villas, Phuket
After almost a year of full-time travel, a stay at Impiana Private Villas was exactly what both my body and mind had been craving. Perched on the point overlooking Kata Noi Bay, the exclusive boutique resort promises luxury, privacy, peace and quiet in your own piece of paradise in Phuket. Skye Gilkeson Boutique Luxury in Kata Noi With just…
Boys of Yoga: Changing the Face of the Practice
In the modern day practice of yoga, the mat has typically been considered a space dominated by women. But there is a group of yogis from around the world set to smash that stereotype. BOYS OF YOGA is a collective of male yoga practitioners from all corners. They are proving that yoga is a lifestyle…
Rachael Finch’s Favourite Healthy Recipes
Rachael Finch believes in the power of putting your health and wellness first and she is hoping to spread that message through her newest role as a Westin Well-being Advocate. As an advocate for healthy eating, we’ve seen the model and TV presenter show off her culinary skills and a clear passion for cooking with whole foods…
Rachael Finch Shares her Wellness Secrets
Rachael Finch has come a long way since first appearing on our television screens as Miss Universe Australia, back in 2009. The model and TV presenter has since built a reputation as a respected regular on the Australian small screen, as well as revealing she is a talented dancer and home cook. Now a Certified Health…
A Guide to the Best Healthy Cafes in Auckland
I’m wearing stretchy pants as I write this and for good reason. I’ve just spent the weekend road tasting my way around some of the best cafes in Auckland. The waterfront city on New Zealand‘s north island surprised me with their dynamic foodie scene. You’ll find farm-to-fork and wholefoods fare aplenty and Paleo and vegan…