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During a press trip to Australia earlier this year with fellow LGBTQ+ journalists, I was fortunate to experience three nights in the beach community of Byron Bay in between extended stays in Sydney covering Mardi Gras and WorldPride.
Located on the north coast of New South Wales, Byron Bay is the former hippie town that has since evolved into a pricey but relaxed