My husband and I adore the south coast. Having previously stayed at Bangalay Luxury Villas (which we loved), we knew we couldn’t pass up the chance to stay at their sister site, Anglesea by Bangalay, should the opportunity arise. My sister’s wedding, in Berry, presented the perfect opportunity as we were also travelling with my in-laws and needed a place to stay that would accommodate six of us. OUR STAY AT ANGLESEA BY BANGALAY As anticipated, the accommodation was inviting, cosy, and coastal. A natural reflection of the surrounding environment, with a view out to the water from the upstairs…

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What a trip! Days later and I’m still buzzing from my recent stay in Dallas, for the annual LTKCon. For me, it wasn’t just a week getting to learn, network, and connect with new people, but also some time to fill my cup. If you’re a mum you’re probably well familiar with putting yourself last on the pecking order. Safe to say I’m hugely grateful that my husband pushed me to go.  So, first step in deciding what to pack? Checking the weather forecast and also the schedule. The forecast was around 30-32 deg C every day during my stay,…

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Suitcase full of clothes but nothing to wear. This used to be a common conundrum for me as a teen travelling to Australia during school holidays to visit my dad. I hadn’t mastered the art of packing, or mapping out any kind of capsule wardrobe. So I’d pick items without any thought, figuring something was bound to work.  It was when I discovered the capsule wardrobe method that I started to think more strategically about packing. Priding myself on being able to limit my travel wardrobe (and beauty necessities) to a carry-on only. An enduring trait I’ve tried to keep…

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If you caught my latest YT video, then you’re all up to speed. But for those of you who didn’t, I wanted to share a little peek at what I packed for our recent trip to the Blue Mountains. My husband turned 40, so to celebrate, I booked somewhere incredibly special; Emirates One and Only Wolgan Valley.  To say our stay was magical is a bit of an understatement. I’ve shared some quick highlights of our trip on Instagram here, but honestly, couldn’t have wished for a more idyllic spot. It was family friendly, and we loved seeing the native…

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Last week we skipped out of Sydney for our very first (!!) holiday since having a baby. A bit of a milestone in itself, but we’d actually booked the trip as a belated birthday celebration to mark our son turning one. Which, boy does time fly. One of the first places that came to mind for our holiday was Shoalhaven – a coastal town which was hit by the bushfires last year – and it didn’t take long to find an idyllic holiday spot. We promptly booked in for three nights at Bangalay Luxury Villas. The beautiful villas and close…

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I doubt I’m alone in using Instagram as a tool to find accommodation for going on holiday. Being such a visual platform, it’s the perfect place for spotting intimate and cosy hotels, or airy and spacious AirBnBs. It was on the social media platform that I spotted Salt at Shoal Bay. Safe to say it wasn’t long before I started to pester my husband about booking a holiday there. It’s a bit of a splurge, however a baby moon seemed like the perfect opportunity. For one, we’d previously stayed at Nelson Bay which we loved, so neighbouring Shoal Bay was…

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