As founder Kristin O’Connell transitions from one life stage to the next, she reflects on pregnancy, sense of self, and enjoying one last trip to French Polynesia before baby arrives.
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All in Oceania
As founder Kristin O’Connell transitions from one life stage to the next, she reflects on pregnancy, sense of self, and enjoying one last trip to French Polynesia before baby arrives.
An undeveloped gem in the Pacific known for its dazzling lagoon, Aitutaki is both a beach and cultural destination. A full loop around the seven square mile island (which takes a leisurely hour) provides an enlightening glimpse into the lives of South Pacific islanders.
Katy Nastro heads to the Halcyon House, a former surf motel turned blue-and-white-perfectly-patterned boutique hotel in New South Wales, and struggles to leave. Her full lodging review now up on the site!
Discovering Australia’s best places to swim – lap pools, sea pools, the ocean, waterfalls, hot
springs, lakes, rivers.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney and hunker down in Bondi Beach for a long weekend. With delicious food, plenty to do and that famous beach, Bondi will quickly put you at ease, inspire you to spend all your waking hours outdoors, and give you a taste of the irresistible Australian lifestyle.