The year was 1991. My girlfriend was marketing manager for an AM radio station on the Sunshine Coast (4SS for those who were playing along at the time). Let’s call my girlfriend Trish (because that’s …
10 things to do if you’re a newbie and have 48 hours in Tokyo
The Google search reveals that Shinjuku train station holds the Guinness World Record as being the busiest in the world. I mean, what could go wrong? … as the 18 of us, jet-lagged and standing …
What inflight and travel beauty essentials do you need for your next trip
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport I’ve never claimed to be a minimalist when it comes to my inflight and travel beauty essentials. Far from it. I love my beauty products and the idea of leaving some …
6 pieces, 11 outfits: this is your spring travel capsule wardrobe
If you’d love to see more capsule wardrobe ideas, including everyday wear, workwear or travel, visit our capsule wardrobe index here. Sponsored by Motto We talk a lot about capsule wardrobes here at Styling You …
Eat, live and play local at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf, Brisbane
Sponsored by Portside Wharf There is a buzz in the air the morning we arrive at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf. A cruise ship is docked and passengers are taking advantage of last-minute travel wardrobe shopping or …
Take time out in coastal luxury and book into the Halcyon Spa
Three letters. S. P. A. These three letters have the power to transport me to an immediate state of relaxation. And that’s where I found myself last weekend at the Halcyon Spa. It was …
What to do at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Is it just me, or do you also purposely factor in a solid amount of airport time when flying overseas – particularly when your departure airport happens to be Brisbane Airport’s …
Where to stay and what to do on a Byron Bay girls’ weekend
I am one of those people who fully embraces and endorses holiday dressing. Brightly coloured, tropical numbers for Bali. Tick. Splashes of lemon print for the Amalfi Coast. Tick. Red and blue stripes in Paris. …
Is Canggu the new Seminyak? Fall in love with its chilled ways
{Editor’s note: if you’re planning your first trip to Bali, check out this post I wrote after our first trip in 2013. I’ve updated it after subsequent trips. If you’re looking for packing tips, then this post …
5 reasons to stay and play in Uluwatu on your next holiday in Bali
{Editor’s note: if you’re planning your first trip to Bali, check out this post I wrote after our first trip in 2013. I’ve updated it after subsequent trips. If you’re looking for packing tips, then …
What to pack for a holiday in Bali: new 15-piece capsule
If you’d love to see more capsule wardrobe ideas, including everyday wear, workwear or travel, visit our capsule wardrobe index here. Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance It’s just one more sleep until we take off for …
What to pack for a holiday in Europe spring-summer 2018
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance Lately, I’ve found myself trawling Instagram for updates from places we visited in Europe last year. The European spring-summer season is in full swing and I just want to jump on …