Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
‘I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die’, Johnny Cash melancholically crooned in ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, but to get a one way ticket to Fremantle Prison only required much less serious crimes. Is it weird to get excited over spending the day in prison? Probably, but I’ve always had an interest in … Read more
Best Instagram Spots Canberra Canberra is a seriously cool city. It was named as one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities 2018, and was the only Australian city on the list–while also being The Australian capital! If you want to make the most of your time in Canberra, ACT and take some epic photos, here … Read more
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt region, in southern Queensland, is one of the most unique parts of Australia to visit. Quirky wines, giant granite boulders everywhere, and Australia’s only pyramid…what’s not to like? Yes, there’s also incredible produce, gorgeous wineries to visit, and plenty of restaurants, but I love the uniqueness of the region … 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
Brisbane, the Queensland capital, is a fun and vibrant city with plenty to offer. But if you’re visiting Brisbane as a solo traveller, not to worry—the city is really welcoming and easy to navigate, so it’s a great place to explore on your own. You’ll find plenty of tourists, backpackers, and business travellers in the … 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
With the announcement that Australia’s international borders are reopening on February 21, 2022—for the first time in almost two years, there’s honestly never been a better time to plan a trip to Australia! Take in a show and enjoy the iconic beauty of the Opera House, explore the majestic red centre of the Outback, and … Read more
Phillip Island Penguin Parade If the opportunity ever arises in life to attend something called a “Penguin Parade”, it would be foolish to decline. Two generally good things- a strange and adorable waddling creature who can’t decide if it’s a bird or a fish, and a street celebration usually reserved for the 4th of July … Read more