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Archives for June 2016

My Favourite Bali Outdoor Bathrooms

It wouldn’t be at all far fetched to say that one of the reasons I venture to Bali is to bask in the unique and luscious outdoor bathrooms found in many lodgings on the island. As such, I fancy myself as a bit of a Bali bathroom connoisseur, and I’ve stayed in more than my fair share of places to know there’s a massive difference between the uber-luxe, design-driven bathrooms you can find in just about every 5-star hotel on the island and the charming, natural beauty of the bathrooms inside ... Read More

The Riad Byron Bay: An Ode To Morocco

A little birdy recently told me my all time favourite Moroccan-inspired rental abode and event space, The Riad Byron Bay, went into private ownership. This means no more week-long retreats pretending I'm a literary bohemian in Northern Tangier and certainly no more Pinterest pins on my "wedding inspiration" board. Yes I have a board and I'm not engaged, don't pretend you don't either! Anyway I'm a little bit devastated, so to assist in expediting the mourning process I thought I'd gather all the ... Read More

Flash Camp Pop-Up Hotel: From Glam Camps to Canvas Hotels

The whole *pop-up* glamping thing is old news in Australia. You can hire a standardised and categorised bell tent at most festivals these days, or you can pay one of the many glamping companies to set one up for you at your local campsite - a nicely decked-out canvas-palace ready and waiting for your few days of hands-off habitation. Pop-up glamping offers a step-up from the traditional camping trip, but what if you want an experience that’s even more...unique, even more...luxe than the ... Read More