I travelled back to Australia recently for a little working holiday and for the first time ventured up to Far North Queensland. I was blown away by the serenity and beauty of the rainforest and the reef. I couldn’t get enough of the calming hues of the ocean, or the beautiful rainbow-coloured combinations of native wildflowers. The air felt warm and calm and oh how I needed to feel the sand between my toes again now that I live in a European city. I’m already looking forward to planning my next trip ‘home’.

Katie Mitchell is an Australian wedding and lifestyle photographer living in Paris.