Why Phillip Island, Victoria Should Top Your Travel Wish List
A mere whisper away from Melbourne's dynamic energy, Phillip Island, Victoria, emerges as a mosaic of nature, culture, and indulgence. Here, the raw beauty of the wild intermingles with an…
Krista EppelstunNovember 13, 2023
Bursting the Bubble of Conventional Travel: The Bubble Tent Experience
Imagine trading the familiar humdrum of timber and tile for a night encased in a sphere of clarity. The bubble tent is the antithesis of the ordinary; it's your invitation…
Krista EppelstunNovember 7, 2023
Love a Beachfront Hotel? Here are 7 Beautiful Slow Stays with Water Views
If the smell of salt air, crash of ocean waves or the slow whooshing sound of water lapping on the shore are things that help you relax while on a…
Claire PlushNovember 7, 2023
9 Of The Best Getaways For Group Travel In Australia
Planning a family reunion, lavish birthday celebration or just want some downtime with your people? It’s not always easy to find accommodation where you can all bunker down together, let…
Claire PlushNovember 3, 2023
Dive Into 14 Of The Best Holiday Homes With Pools This Summer
If finding a park at the beach and getting sand everywhere isn’t your idea of a good time, perhaps a quiet stay with a private pool is the answer to…
Katie GannonDecember 16, 2023
Victoria’s South Gippsland and Otways Retreats: Liptrap Loft, Otways Loft, and Steam Carriage
A heady tingle of adventure calls from a not too distant horizon. A small duffle is stowed in the backseat. The all-consuming monotony of everyday routines is relegated to the…
Desta CullenNovember 10, 2023
Hiking Australia: Take The Slow Lane With The Best Hikes Around Australia
Hiking Australia is healing. There’s just no two ways about it. Lacing up the boots and hitting the hiking trails is the kind of slow activity that’s wholeheartedly Life Unhurried-approved.…
Katie GannonJanuary 25, 2024
Best Places to Stay in Mornington Peninsula: Discover Food, Farm Gates, and Fine Wine
Melbourne's own slice of paradise, the Mornington Peninsula, is dotted with a staggering 24,000 holiday havens. Yet, amongst this embarrassment of riches, where does one find the best places to…
Desta CullenNovember 8, 2023
Conscious Accommodation In The Sunshine Coast Hinterland: 4 Slow Stays To Escape The Grind
Finding your ideal accommodation in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland isn’t hard when you’ve got some of the best Slow Stays at your beck and call. From cutesy cottages to sleek…
Desta CullenOctober 23, 2023
The Sustainable Cottage Rewriting the Tasmanian Accommodation Rulebook
Nestled into the foothills of kooparoona niara, Tasmania’s Great Western Tiers, the tiny rural township of Meander may not make it onto many must-visit lists. But, on the outskirts of…
Desta CullenNovember 9, 2023
8 of the Lushest Bali Accommodation Options to Live Out Your Jungle Dreams
If your Bali accommodation dreams go beyond Bintangs, boardies and beach breaks, then it’s time to leave the cliff top villas overlooking peeling surf breaks and beachside bungalows. Head for…
Desta CullenApril 18, 2023
Northern Tasmania’s Hidden Gems: A Slow Travel Road Trip Adventure
Northern Tasmania is a region that deserves to be taken slowly - savoured, if you will. And what better way to do that than on a road trip that takes…
Krista EppelstunNovember 28, 2023
5 Romantic Getaways Near Melbourne for A Slow and Soul-Filled Escape
Modern love is a tale of multitasking: trying to juggle endless responsibilities while still eking out some meagre time for a romantic getaway or two. Which is why finding one…
Desta CullenDecember 16, 2023
Slip Into 14 Of The Best Outdoor Bathtubs In Australia
Imagine submerging yourself in the soothing embrace of warm waters, under a canopy of stars, nestled in nature's lap – this is the allure of Australia's finest outdoor bathtubs. As…
Claire PlushDecember 16, 2025
Sustainable Travel Gear: How to Reduce Your Impact on the Environment
First up, if you’re reading this sustainable travel packing guide, then it means you’ve booked a getaway – hooray! Although, as a conscious traveller you’ll know there’s a fine line…
Desta CullenJanuary 25, 2024
12 Unforgettable Places To Stay In Queensland
From rustic rainforest cabins to romantic cottages and private island retreats, Queensland is brimming with bespoke Slow Stays waiting to be enjoyed. Whether you live local or are planning a…
Claire PlushNovember 22, 2024
Soak Society: 8 Soothing Slow Stays Near Melbourne’s Best Hot Springs and Thermal Baths
Perhaps it's our constant craving for wellness in a post-pandemic world but hot springs and thermal baths are, well, so hot right now. Or maybe it’s because relaxing in a…
Desta CullenJanuary 25, 2024
Tasmania Accommodation Worth Crossing the Bass Strait For
A tiny powerhouse of slow travel and long considered a holiday destination for many a mainlander, there’s clearly something in the water on the Apple Isle. Tasmania accommodation's irrepressible charm…
Desta CullenNovember 25, 2024
8 Australian Slow Stays for a Soul-Soothing, Nature-Immersed Getaway
Though the mod-cons of our tech-driven lives may lead us to forget, we are all a part of nature. Which explains why time outdoors has such a primal, calming effect…
Desta CullenDecember 17, 2023
9 Of The Best Family-Friendly Slow Stays
Planning a getaway with the family but stuck in a rut trying to decide between bush and beach, pool or farm stay, minimal or all the trimmings? We get it.…
Claire PlushDecember 17, 2023