Australian adventure travel blog for locals, visitors, and expats
If you love nature and marine life, look no further than Montague Island for your next weekend away. This small, rocky island is only nine km offshore from Narooma, but feels a million miles away. I recently visited the South Coast of NSW, where Narooma is located—it’s about a 4 ½ hour drive from Sydney, … Read more
The Sydney Opera House is by far the most iconic structure in the city—if not the country! If you’re curious about the history and background of the Opera House, consider taking a tour. It gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how the Opera House works and then operate almost every day! If you’re curious to … Read more
It’s no surprise that Hawaii is always a favourite destination of not just Americans but also Australians—world-famous beaches, epic hikes, and the beautiful spirit of aloha keep us coming back (speaking about myself here, it’s one of my favourite places in the world to visit!), but it’s also easily accessible from Sydney via the Hawaiian … Read more
The famous North Shore of Oʻahu is one of the most amazing places to visit in Hawaiʻi! Whether as a day trip or a weeklong holiday, the surf culture, relaxed vibes, and mouthwatering food (hello, garlic shrimp!), makes this one of the most popular places to visit on the island. If you’re planning a trip, … Read more
Winter. It’s not for everyone. I love skiing and would happily spend all winter on a mountain in Thredbo if I could, but it’s not for everyone. It’s an expensive sport, requires a lot of gear and equipment, and one needs to have a high tolerance to cold and snow. Australia, which many may not … Read more
Thredbo is definitely known as a ski town, I know. But have you ever thought of visiting in summer? Sure, the Snowy Mountains may not be too ‘snowy’ in summer, but Thredbo, the most popular ski town in NSW, becomes completely different in the spring and summer months, an awesome base for outdoor sports and … Read more
Q Station Ghost Tours Manly’s Q Station, originally known as Quarantine Station, was just as the name implies- a place for passengers arriving in Sydney who were sick, potentially exposed to disease, or were known to have a communicable disease, so that they could be separated from the general population until they were healthy again … Read more
When you think of Queensland, you imagine sun, surfers, and coastline, right? Well, get this—there is so much more to the state than just the beaches. Yes, Queensland beaches are amazing, but if you head a few hours inland, you’ll find a region where it not only snows, but also produces amazing wine! Snow and … Read more
Top tips on staying in a Japanese ryokan as a single female traveler
Queenstown, New Zealand- it’s famous for being the extreme adventure capital of the world. Bungee jumping as an organised activity started in Queenstown, and now the region attracts adventure-seekers and backpackers from all over, keen to bungee, skydive, paraglide, or take on the giant swings that can be found throughout the region’s canyons and mountains. … Read more
Best craft breweries in Sydney Long gone are the days when Australia’s drink offerings included VB and Carlton, and red or white. Although amazing wineries have been in Australia for ages, the recent years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers. (Also, as an aside for my American readers, Foster’s beer literally … Read more
Sydney ocean swimming. Sharks. Deep open water. Riptides. At first glance, it might sound like the start of a bad horror movie. However, open water ocean swimming is really popular in Sydney, and ocean races are huge events here. I’ve always loved swimming and used to swim competitively, so the idea of entering an ocean … Read more
Northern Thailand is a unique and beautiful part of the country, unlike anywhere else in the Kingdom. I recently had the chance to visit Chiang Rai, a lush, green province in the country’s north. Chiang Rai is rich in colourful temples, ancient culture and tradition, and provides access to the Golden Triangle, where the borders … Read more
City2Surf If you live in Sydney, chances are high that you’re familiar with City2Surf. This 14km race is billed as the world’s largest ‘fun run’, with nearly 80,000 participants entering each year. Held every August, the race starts in the city, close to Town Hall, and then winds through Rushcutters Bay, Vaucluse, Double Bay and … Read more
Haunted History Tour, Cockatoo Island A former convict prison, dry dock and industrial work site, as well as a reformatory school for girls, Cockatoo Island is a fascinating place. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in Sydney Harbour, where the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers meet. This popular island is easy to get to … Read more
Day trip to the Southern Highlands from Sydney Due to a fortuitous circumstance of events, I had the opportunity to head out on a last-minute road trip with some friends over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend to go bushwalking at Fitzroy Falls, part of Morton National Park. This stunning part of the world, just near Kangaroo … Read more
Follow my blog with Bloglovin How to spend a day in Fremantle I didn’t know much (ok, anything) about Fremantle before a recent trip to Western Australia. However, I had come across the very intriguing Fremantle Prison, and knew it had to be on my itinerary when I was out west. However, I thought I’d … Read more
How to make friends as an expat in Sydney Moving to a new country is a big deal, and one of the hardest things is the feeling that you have to ‘start over’, in terms of making new friends and connections, and building up your social circle. If you’re moving to Australia for work, a … Read more
How to Plan a Day on Rottnest Island Rottnest Island, located off the coast of Western Australia, about 19km from Fremantle, had caught my eye for years. Vibrant turquoise beaches that literally don’t look real, kilometres of car-free terrain and coastline to explore, and small marsupials called quokkas, found nowhere else on earth except for a … Read more
Where to buy American food in Sydney – If there’s one thing expats tend to miss living overseas, it’s food from their home country. As an American expat living in Sydney, being in a major international city means food choices and cuisines are nearly unlimited, which is fantastic, but there’s still always a few things … Read more
How to buy a used car in Australia as an expat.
Sydney BridgeClimb: What It’s Really Like If there’s one place in life I never expected to find myself, it’s balanced precariously on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 meters above the harbour below. Hooked on to the bridge by a climber’s lead, I scan the crystal clear blue sky, completely free of clouds, providing … Read more
It may surprise you that not only does it snow in Australia, but it snows enough to create some fantastic ski resorts. 16, in fact. However, if you’re based in Sydney and wondering where to ski in Australia, you’ll probably come across the two largest resorts in NSW, Perisher and Thredbo. They are within a … Read more
There are few things more incredible than having the good fortune to observe a sea turtle in the wild—these beautiful, graceful creatures glide through the water with ease and are one of the most iconic creatures of our oceans. I recently had the good fortune myself to go snorkelling with sea turtles at Cook Island, … Read more