A Modern Wayfarer

5 Best Beach Holidays Around The World

5 Best Beach Holidays Around The World So you want to go on a beach holiday? But not just any beach holiday - you want that whole… sand between your toes, wind in your hair, salty-sea spray on your skin type of thing? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Guest-blogger Jane Roberts has compiled a list of 5 of the best beach holidays around the world. Nothing but crystal clear turquoise water and relaxation 2.0 on this list ladies and gents, and even though I tend subscribe to the whole ... Read More

Carmel By The Sea: A Fairy-Tale Land Where Clint Eastwood Was Mayor

With a town-wide ban on fast-food joints, neon-signs, stilettos and parking meters, Carmel by the Sea or simply 'Carmel' for short, located in Northern California, is a socially progressive fairy-tale come true. Oh, and did I mention Clint Eastwood used to be Mayor? Once upon a time there was a picturesque bohemian retreat not two hours outside of San Francisco situated along the breathtaking Monterey Peninsular.  After the earthquake in 1906, San Franciscans would sneak away from the ... Read More

The Curious Case of Colourful Culburra Beach Shacks

In a State full of classic, shabby-chic and modern architecture, Culburra, which is located somewhere along the New South Wales' Shoalhaven Coast incase you didn't know, is single-handedly (and unashamedly) keeping '70's design alive and kicking. Call them what you will, but the colourful Culburra Beach Shacks make a statement! I've never seen as many retro-inspired or restored beach shacks in one place until I laid eyes on this sleepy little beach town just south of Sydney. It's like the ... Read More