Over the last five years or so, I’ve really noticed a shift in people’s attitudes towards fitness. It seems fewer people are hitting the gym to run or walk on the treadmill and use weights machines, in favour of attending classes at trendy, boutique studios. Not just your regular, run-of-the-mill spin class or Body Attack, but…
Fitness Fashion: Why We Can’t Get Enough of Cut-Outs
There is nothing quite like some hot, new activewear to pump you up for a workout. In fact, I treat my exercise gear as fashion. I always want to look as stylish as possible when I’m working out, to make up for the blotchy, red face and sweat running down every inch of my body….
Summer Style: The 5 Fashion Must-Haves of the Season
If you’re anything like me, summer is your favourite time of year. Sun-kissed skin, salty, knotted hair, straw hats to cover up said hair, and a chance to play around with flowy dresses, fun prints and cute playsuits. I think summer is the best time to get the most out of your wardrobe and use…
AUSTRALIA: Is Barwon Heads Victoria’s Best Kept Secret?
Barwon Heads is a small, sleepy, coastal town about 90 minutes drive southwest of Melbourne. It’s close to the better-known towns of Geelong and Ocean Grove. Barwon Heads was largely a fisherman’s village back in the day, becoming a popular holiday spot in the 1930s, when the wealthy Melbourne crowd flocked there to build houses by…
NEW ZEALAND: A Foodie’s Guide to Queenstown
Queenstown has cemented itself as a top destination for foodie travellers. It is literally a paradise for the taste buds, with its fresh, local produce and trendy eateries. There is a wide range of eating options around this Kiwi favourite, to suit everyone’s budget and style. Whether you’re in town for skiing and need a hearty, winter’s meal…
A Road Trip along Victoria’s Regional Foodie Trail
Being Melbourne newbies, we thought we should hit the road and start exploring all the cool stuff not too far from the city. So what better place to start than with the foodie trail through the Daylesford Macedon Ranges? Sophia Lazarides We jumped in our HR-V and hit the road on a very cold and frosty Saturday morning….
HAWAII: An Oahu Adventure, Day Three
Day Three was probably my favourite day spent on Oahu – a full-day road trip around the entire island. Note; it involves a lot of yummy food and swimming in glassy water. By Sophia Lazarides First, wake up to an early alarm and hire a car (preferably an iconic Mustang convertible). If you’re in the…
HAWAII: An Oahu Adventure, Day Two
Try and get an early start on Day Two – you’ll need it to beat the crowds. Today you’re heading for Diamond Head; formed by a volcanic eruption more than 100,000 years ago. It was originally used as a strategic military outlook, but is now a popular 1.1km hiking trail with an incredible view of…
HAWAII: An Oahu Adventure, Day One
I have always put off visiting Hawaii with the fear it would be overrun by tourists and overpriced food and drink. While it is a tourist hot spot, there are plenty of places to escape the crowds and find reasonably priced meals. Plus, it’s almost an all-year-round kind of place. I was there in February,…
