Sometimes it's good to take a step back and reflect, so I want to give a huge shout-out to everyone who has contributed to Travel Massive's online platform over the years.

Our team curates a little series called "Weekend Getaways" to amplify travel writers with alternative perspectives, unconventional counterpoints, and contrarian ideas about travel, tourism and hospitality.

Home to a few of the world's largest online travel companies and Travel Massive's first stomping ground, Sydney has a thriving travel blogging and startup crowd that loves sun, surf, and travel.