Ever since 2016 I've been going to Byron Bay every new year and have been doing it ever since.. So I guess I started a little tradition for myself. This year I had a girls weekend trip in Byron Bay and of course we stop at The Farm Byron Bay and visited my favourite hidden beach in Byron Bay and boy I did not miss climbing up the stairs to get to the car from the beach. But luckily it's a once a year type of beach to visit. Unless your super duper fit. If you have never been to Byron Bay, it's a little town filled with many cool/unique hippies, hipsters and beach bums and I can't forget the loads of travellers from all over the world.
Byron Bay has really amazing beaches and super cool cafes and shopping is really great too. The Food in Byron Bay has some of the freshest and most delicious (often organic too) that you will find in whole of Queensland. What we did in Byron bay was we ate at the Mez Club and The Combi, went to a secret beach and also tanned at Tallow's Beach as well. Stopped at The Farm Byron Bay and also at Rae's Wategos and saw the cutest cow ever - Highland Cattle. We also went to the Bungalow Markets at Byron Bay. lastly, did some shopping in the main streets of Byron Bay - especially at Hope & May. Here are some snaps from the Trip.
Have you ever wondered how some girls can achieve that ah-maay-zing dewy skin glow?! Face it, we all want it and at some point, we tried our best to get it by slathering on glitter filled make up products (guilty) but then we usually end up looking like a disco ball. Definitely not CUTE! But I did recently discovered this brilliant product by Cover fx. The Custom enhancer drops in the shade - Sunlight.
By adding this product in either your foundation, primer, serum or moisturiser, it gives you a nice strobing, highlighting or bronzing effect. But it depends on which shade you get because there are six to choose from. Four are illuminators and two are bronzers. You can definitely use this product over the top of your powder for a blinding highlight thats if you are in the mood to feeling a bit extra.
This product is a bit on the pricey side, but it's totally worth it! I definitely see myself buying another bottle this year. You can also achieve this dewy look by using other products such as coconut oil! Yes coconut oil is amazing for literally everything even for make up!! Just dab a little on your cheekbones, brow bone, and across the bridge of your nose, this adds a dewy, hydrated finish.
Landed in Sydney at 9:45AM and went straight to the city to start exploring and of course check in to my hotel - Fraser Suites located on Kent Street. I have to admit and say this was not my first time in Sydney.. I've been to this city a couple of times before but I always act like a tourist each time I visit.
THINGS TO S E E & D O IN SYDNEY
☆ Sydney Opera House
☆ Sydney Harbour Bridge
☆ Darling Harbour
☆ Bondi Beach
☆ Taronga Zoo
☆ Hyde Park, Sydney
I started the morning doing some shopping on Pitt Street and at the end of the day ended up walking to see the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. I didn't do much tourist things such as visit Taronga Zoo, Sydney Tower, Bondi Beach etc due to I've seen it all before, this was more of a relaxed short trip to Sydney. But I did discover a new unique shopping mall the Queen Victoria Building which had a lot of 'brand names' shops, cafes, grand piano for any pianist to use and two massive clocks.
WHERE TO E A T IN SYDNEY
☆ Buckley's Sydney - yummiest pizza.
☆ Laudree Paris - best macaroons ever.
☆ Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe - amazing flavours of gelato!
☆ The Palace Tea Room - a menu just full of different teas!!
WHERE TO S T A Y IN SYDNEY
☆☆☆☆☆/5 AMORA HOTEL JAMISON STREE
This would have to be my favourite hotel in Sydney, it has the most comfy bed ever. Only a 13 minute walk to the Opera house and also a 10 minute walk to the Shopping distract - Pitt Street Mall.
☆☆☆/5 FRASER SUITES
Was a good hotel but It was a 32 minute walk to the Opera house but a 10 minute walk to Pitt Street Mall.
Queenstown is located in the South Island on Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand. There is so much to see and do in the area such as explore the beautiful mountain ranges, valleys, lakes..also just remember to rent a car for your time here as there is so much to see!! I booked a car from Snap Rentals, as they had the best rates and the KM was limitless!! From the airport to town it is about a 15 minute drive, so once you arrived to town be sure to drop off your bags and go straight to explore the town!
Shotover Jet.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING Q U E E N S T O W N
The local currently is the New Zealand Dollar.
Fuel is super expensive.
Woolworths is called Countdown and they sell booze there.
You don't need to tip!
There really is a LOT of livestock getting around (Sheep. Lots of sheep. Everywhere).
Burgers are all the rage!
Aoraki National Park, Mount Cook - Hooker Valley Track.
WHAT TO D O I N Q U E E N S T O W N
Hiking - My all time favourite activity to do in Queenstown. There are so many you can do such as Aoraki National Park - The Hooker Valley Track, The Blue Pools Track etc.
Skiing - If you visit in the winter time, definitely go to The Remarkable's and Cornet Peak for the best skiing and snowboarding!
Cruising - There are many companies offering lake cruises from Queenstown - definitely do the Milford Sound one!
Bungy Jumping - if you got the adrenaline rush to do this, there are many to choose from!
Quad biking & Horse Riding - if your into riding horses or driving a quad bike, than this is the best activity for you especially at Cardrona - Experience the Cardrona.
Queenstown Skyline Luge - The best activity to start off your trip is going to Queenstown's skyline and going on the luge!
Town Hopping - There are so many towns to visit such as Arrowtown and Glenorchy!
Osen Hot Pools - Definitely you must book a spa at the Onsen Hot Pools, it has the best view of Shotover River!
Jet Boating - If you like driving fast, might as well experience Jet boating, try out Shooter River Jet or Dart River Jet. https://www.dartriver.co.nz/
Queenstown's Skyline Luge.
WHERE TO S T A Y
Holiday House: Frankton 984 Frankton Road, is were we stayed at. A holiday house which I must say would have to be the best decisoion ever. Who doesn't love getting a whole house to themlseive, especially when your sharing with family and also has the best view of Lake Wakatipu!!
Azur Lodge: An apartment-style accommodation, great choice for couples.
Blue Pools.
WHERE TO E A T
Fergburger, the most popular eatery in Queenstown that ALWAYS has a line.
Cookie Time and Bar, the best cookies in the whole world and shakes!
Devil's Burger, also has some pretty amazing burgers and wraps.
Olsen Hot Pools.
Glenorchy.
Fergburger.
There you have it, a quick guide to Queenstown New Zealand! Also I made a mini travel diary of Queenstown New Zealand. Check it down below.
Only F O U R more days until CHRISTMAS! Where has the time gone? I also finally finished my christmas shopping and boy the parking situation now a days at the shopping centres are the worst thing ever. I can only imagine the rush on boxing day. I wanted to share with you all my last christmas themed blog posts for 2017, this easy melted snowman chocolate bark inspired by this blogger and her blog post HERE.
STEP ONE: Line a cookie tray with baking paper. Melt the white chocolate (according to the directions on the package).
STEP TWO: Cut the bottom of the peanut butter cups off and put them back together, but slightly off alignment (this gives it the "hat" look).
STEP THREE: Pour the white chocolate on to the baking paper and spread out using a spatula.
STEP FOUR: Place all of the 'snowman' parts on top of the chocolate. Place in refigerator for 10 minutes or so to set.
STEP FIVE: Carefully break into pieces. Enjoy!
There you have it a quick and easy melted snowman chocolate bark, super fun activity to do with your children, nephews or nieces too! This might be my last blog post for this year.. So I wanted to thank you guys so much for taking the time to read my blog posts this year! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Only 10 more days until christmas and I haven't even finished my christmas shopping yet... I only bought three presents so far! How's everyone's else christmas shopping going? Anyone feeling stressed? So I wanted to share with you guys this super easy DIY christmas gift wrap ideas.
So what you need is:
☆ Kraft paper
☆ Black paint
☆ Paint brush
☆ Stamp designs
So basically you take your kraft paper outside or inside and paint any designs you want either trees, stars or you can even splatter paint or use stamps! Let them dry for about an hour or so and there you have it - christmas wrapping paper!
Only N I N E T E E N days until Christmas guys and before I forget.. Happy December! To start off my christmas themed blog posts for this month, I wanted to share with you guys this simple homemade christmas gift. These hot cocoa mix ornaments are a cute way to gift someone who loves this season. These ornaments are super easy to make and there are so many different hot cocoa varieties and you can even make your own kinda mix.
+1 single serving package instant hot chocolate mix
+Sprinkles
+1 clear plastic or glass fillable ornament. I suggest finding bigger ornaments than small ones.
+ White marshmallows
+Candy Canes
STEP ONE: Start with a clean ornament and take off the top bit. Fill each ingredient into the ornament using a funnel. Start with the hot cocoa mix of you choice (milk/dark/white) then add either crushed candy canes, chocolate chips or sprinkles and lastly.. add the white marshmallows and put top back on.
I definitely recommend that you use big ornaments rather than small ones.. I couldn't find any clear big size ornaments and unfortunately and did have bit of a hard time putting in the ingredients but in the end I got there. So it is possible! Hope your all having a wonderful start of the christmas season.
