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Kassia Byrnes

Native Content Editor

Kassia Byrnes is the Native Content Editor for Australian Traveller and International Traveller. She's come a long way since writing in her diary about family trips to Grandma's. After graduating a BA of Communication from University of Technology Sydney, she has been writing about her travels (and more) professionally for over 10 years for titles like AWOL, News.com.au, Pedestrian.TV, Body + Soul and Punkee. She's addicted to travel but has a terrible sense of direction, so you can usually find her getting lost somewhere new around the world. Luckily, she loves to explore and have new adventures – whether that’s exploring the backstreets, bungee jumping off a bridge or hiking for days. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @probably_kassia.

view of Circular Quay from The Rocks with jacarandas in the spring

Australia

The 8 best places to see jacarandas around Australia

From Sydney to the Scenic Rim, the purple haze of jacaranda trees is synonymous with Australian spring.

single o surry hills barista leans on bench near coffee

Sydney

A Sydney cafe is giving out free coffees for one day only – here’s how to get yours

Score a free coffee and help save the planet in Sydney today.

Christmas Island

“The world’s greatest migration” is happening right now on Christmas Island

“The world’s greatest migration" is happening right now on Christmas Island. Discover how to witness it.

Byron Bay

This Byron Bay wellness resort was named the best for 2025

Elements of Byron Bay, and its onsite Osprey Spa, has been honoured in the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards.

Rockhampton

This natural light show hidden within a Queensland cave only happens once a year

Once a year, Queensland's oldest tourist attractions are transformed by a well-positioned beam of sunlight. Here's how to see it.

Dolphin Bay Yorke Peninsula south australia travel vouchers

30,000 South Australian travel vouchers worth up to $500 are up for grabs

South Australia is welcoming more travellers this summer, with a new round of coastal travel vouchers across dining, accommodation and experiences.

lizard island resort wins three michelin keys

Great Barrier Reef

This island getaway took home Australia’s most Michelin Keys at the inaugural awards

Michelin is now handing out keys for the best hotels, and 35 Australian venues have been honoured.

two people drinking cocktails at sunset bar, kingfisher bay resort

K'gari

What it’s really like to stay on the world’s largest sand island

Exploring the world's largest sand island starts with the perfect K'gari homebase.

Australia

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.