About Us About Us Welcome to The Sun Kissed Travellers! Follow us on our journey through the world and life as travellers. There’s a little bit of excitement for everyone, from the big beautiful moments to the harsh realities and truth. We want to share our experiences on the road, tips & stories to help uncover the wonderful world of travelling and inspire whoever we can to get out there and experience what this incredible world has to offer. Our Stories We are Kayla and Michael and we are two nature chasers constantly seeking adventure. Kayla is 28 years old and from the Gold Coast in Australia with sun-kissed skin and blonde hair – a true Aussie! She works as a disability support worker but has spent time in hospitality as well, using her bright and caring personality to develop relationships with people all over the globe in any industry she has been in and share experiences she will never forget. The two of us share many beliefs and dreams, one of which is the constant urge to see what else lies beyond the towns we were raised in. Kayla has been to around 30 countries and has experienced so many different cultures which has helped turn her into the caring thrill seeker she is. Living in Canada for 2 years really helped solidify this desire, always looking for the next place to take her breath away. Michael is 27 years old and completely opposite to Kayla, is from the always miserable Essex in the U.K (his words!). Having been a musician since the age of 7, he enjoys anything creative and that has always spurred a desire to see what else is out there and to use other cultures and people as inspiration. Having worked a multitude of jobs in places all over the world, the constant for him is finding the artistry in everything and how this coincides with the world we live in. Growing up in the U.K meant he grew up travelling around Europe, and was lucky enough to tour with local orchestras around Italy, Germany and Holland. This continued throughout his adult life, leading him to 15 countries. Our shared desire to experience the world led us both to the beautiful place of Queenstown in New Zealand where we first met. Instantly we connected due to our shared beliefs and desires in life and have been inseparable ever since. With the end of my working holiday visa coming up in New Zealand, we both decided that we should take a van around Kayla’s backyard. We spent a year being hermits and saving to achieve our goal of it being nothing but us and the open road. Always Learning Life away from home always has it’s jaw-dropping moments as well as its challenges. Going on beautiful hikes and driving stunning roads can also mean getting injured and breaking down. So we want to share all those experiences with you from the good, the bad and the ugly to show that absolutely anyone can live the life that they so desire. If we can help inspire one person to go out and achieve their dream of seeing what the world has to offer, then we’ve achieved our goal. On the road we encounter people from all over the world from different generations, so we hope to show you that anything is possible. Our Message Through our content, we aim to inspire anyone to go and see what life has to offer, whether that be on the other side of the world or in your own country. Life is far too short to not be doing what you enjoy most! We hope that showing you everything that is entailed in travelling, like seeing nature in its purest form; cooking by the side of the road; encountering all the bizarre wildlife or finding the nearest place to get fuel before breaking down – portrays a genuine experience and motivates you, whatever your background to go and do what you love the most! If you have any questions for us regarding our lifestyle, or you want advice on getting started – then contact us at thesunkissedtravellers@gmail.com And make sure to follow along with us on our adventure on social media!