Where: Beach Studio @ Artist House, Byron Bay, Australia Why: During my second long, hot summer at university, when I was into hippy skirts and peasant blouses (still am, sort of), my best friend and I packed a rucksack each, bought a load of vegan snacks and hit the road, hitchhiking (really!) all the way from Canberra to the mecca of Aussie alternative living, Byron Bay. Known for gorgeous beaches, healthy living and a super-chill vibe, I decided to return to see if I still loved the place as much as I did back then and dragged my friend Tom along with me.

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Where: Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania, Australia* Why: For too long, Tasmania has been that under-touristed, overlooked bit off the bottom of mainland Australia. With a landscape resembling parts of Scotland and a climate more in line with Cornwall, it’s little wonder that the flashy tropical islands in the north, with their soaring temperatures, coral reefs and white-sand beaches, have left the rocky outpost of Tasmania literally in the shade. But in recent years, the island’s wild mountains, vast lakes and hidden beaches have proved an irresistible draw for both Australian and international tourists alike,

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