Alane and Mark met in 2011 and their passion for travelling and adventures was a great subject to chat about on their first date. They hit it off straight away and have been together ever since.

Visiting countries around the world as well as many amazing places in our beautiful Australia, packing has always been a bit of a struggle.

Trying to minimise and fit everything needed in a tiny space such as a suitcase or backpack caused problems EVERY SINGLE TRIP!

Now as if packing for two wasn't tough enough, they are a family of FOUR and it has gone to a whole new level!

Being a creative couple with a bag full of dreams we have devised many projects in the past that have inspired others around us. But the thought of creating something that everyone would benefit from was stuck in our heads for months!

We wanted something that would make life a bit easier while travelling or simply enjoying a day at the beach. That was how the idea of Belle & Phia microfibre beach towels evolved.

An XL lightweight beach towel that folds up so small, very absorbent that dries faster than the ordinary cotton towels and SAND FREE. How good is that?!

Life is busy and we do not want to miss a thing, so practicality and space really counts, especially when you have little ones around.