Today I'm sharing a couple of snaps from my blissful one-week trip up the North Coast of NSW. I was only away for six nights but it felt like weeks - surely a sign of a successful trip!
There are so many reasons to love the North Coast. The beaches, the hippie vibe, good food, the slow pace and did I mention the beaches?! Long, golden sandy stretches framed by palms and pines, no crowds and blissfully warm water... mmm... Where was I? Oh right, my trip!
Three nights in sleepy Yamba and three in buzzing Byron Bay struck just the right balance between fun and total relaxation. These two towns were the perfect location for my favourite holiday activities: reading, eating, shopping and lazing around on the beach (luckily for my boyfriend the surf was incredible too!). We had a great time exploring all the amazing cafes, restaurants and shops in and around Byron and Yamba so it seems only fair that I share a few tips on where to go and what to do next time you find yourself heading North!
A few weeks ago, a friend sent me a video of Los Angeles yoga teacher Briohny Smyth demonstrating a powerful, composed sequence that included some incredible arm balances. I marvelled not only at Briohny's strong and healthy body but also at her lovely sense of serenity and quiet confidence. To my surprise, I discovered that the video had created quite a bit of controversy in the yoga community with accusations that the video "sexualises" yoga all over chat rooms and on blogs on the net.
It's not always possible to jet off on a month long vacation, but sometimes even a little break can help you to recharge and relax. I decided to make the best of the Australia Day public holiday by skipping out of Sydney for a few days of South Coast sunshine, long walks, gentle yoga and a few sneaky treats here and there (yup, even yogis have their weaknesses!).
