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Blue Mind Theory: Does living near the water make us happier?

Are people happier on the Gold Coast? Anecdotally, we say yes – but we’ve never knew there was science to back it up. That is, until we spoke with psychologist and GC native Dr James Champion. Turns out, it’s not...

Beginner’s Guide To: Reformer Pilates

Have you ever wanted to try a new sport or fitness class, but chickened out at the last minute because you didn’t know what to expect? Us too. That’s why we created our ‘Beginner’s Guide’ series. It’s a place for...

Beginner’s guide to: Dance Fitness

Have you ever wanted to try a new sport or fitness class, but chickened out at the last minute because you didn't know what to expect? Us too. That's why we created our 'Beginner's Guide' series. It's a place for...

The story behind… Therapy Fitness

With so many incredible local businesses on the Gold Coast, one begins to wonder: how did they all come to be? In our series, ‘The story behind…’, we chat with local founders and owners about how their business came to...

What is quiet travel – and would you try it?

A new travel trend is making its mark – quietly. While group trips and jam-packed itineraries were once the go-to, more people are taking a slower, more mindful approach to holidaymaking. They’re calling it ‘quiet travel’, and it’s all about...