I had visited the Northern Territory once before, and like a teenage girl at a boy-band concert, I fell instantly and powerfully in love. The heady heat, endless openness and vibrant colours pierced my heart and infected my imagination. Second time round, I was coming back to share this magical place with another love of…
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Things to Do in Surfers Paradise: Where to Stay, Eat and Play
For many years, mention of a trip to the Gold Coast conjured up images of the bright lights of Surfers Paradise and its reputation as a partygoers playground. But there are so many fun things to do in Surfers Paradise aside from its famed nightlife offerings. With water sports and active pursuits aplenty, a focus…
A Weekend Getaway Guide to Blueys Beach, New South Wales
Where the bush meets the beach on the mid-north coast, just three hours from Sydney, Blueys Beach could be one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. The ideal weekend destination for those with a love of the outdoors, Blueys Beach offers unspoiled stretches of sand, swimming with dolphins, world-class diving and fishing sites, and plenty of space…
A Weekend Getaway to the Blue Mountains
Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of urban living in Sydney is vital in order recharge the soul. A Blue Mountains weekend getaway is the perfect answer. Whether you are lucky enough to spend Blue Mountains retreat-style stay or you only have time for a Blue Mountains day trip, our guide will help…
A Weekend Getaway Guide to Sydney
Home to year-round balmy climes, an abundance of healthy eateries and activewear a-plenty, Sydney is the ultimate city when it comes to clean living. Whether you’re after ocean-based activities, the hottest spots to brunch, sundown drinks by the sea or simply the best luxury hotels, Sydney’s got something for everyone. From stunning lunch spots to…
A Local’s Travel Guide to Canberra
Canberra has come along way since I first moved here from Queensland in 2010. It’s no longer known as just the hub for Australian politicians and the never-ending roundabouts. There’s a buzzing food and drink scene in Canberra with lots to do and plenty of places to explore. So, next time you visit Australia’s capital…
A Healthy Travel Guide to Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a haven of beach paradise in northern New South Wales. The laid-back vibe, endless stretches of beach and famous lighthouse attracts yogis, young professionals and travellers alike. While once a mecca for gap year backpackers, in recent years the beachside town has evolved into a destination that caters for everyone; whether you’re…
A Sydney Staycation at Q Station Manly
Let’s face it, travelling can be tough. It’s not all piña coladas, deck chairs and pink sunsets. For every magic holiday moment, there is the mandatory holiday mayhem. The forgotten passport, the 17-hour flight delay, the tense words with your travel buddy. Travelling is intense. So imagine my enthusiasm for a holiday at home. A…
Elements of Byron, Byron Bay
There’s a calm that washes over you as you arrive in Byron Bay. The sky appears to open up, the warm, salty air starts playing with your hair and there’s an immediate urge to kick off your shoes and walk around barefoot. Barefoot luxury is exactly what we found during our first stay at Elements of…
A Wanderlust Weekend on Australia’s Sunshine Coast
A celebration of mindful living that includes music, mediation and movement, Wanderlust Festival was first launched in Squaw Valley, in July 2009. Since then, the yoga festival has become gatekeeper to the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world with ten festivals held annually across America, Australia and New Zealand. Lucy Pearson With the continual rise of…
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…
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….