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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
I originally planned on visiting Fremantle solely to check out the Fremantle Prison, a convict-built prison and World Heritage site. However, once I stepped off the train and into the town, I was blown away by the architecture there, itself a good enough reason to visit the area. Fremantle, or ‘Freo’ to the locals, is … Read more
Australia is famous for its sunshine, beaches, seafood, and relaxed Aussie way of life. You can find all of these things all over Australia, but nowhere encompasses it better than Queensland. It’s the perfect state for a weekend (or week!) away, whether you prefer lazy days on the beach, visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, such … Read more
The Calyx- Why Go? The Calyx Sydney review- Located within Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden, the Calyx is the garden’s newest attraction. It’s a spacious greenhouse, featuring a rotating range of special exhibitions, free of charge to enter (although donations are accepted). It’s managed by the NSW Government, and is not a for-profit enterprise. It only … Read more
Where to stay on the Gold Coast- Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach? Where to stay on the Gold Coast- Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach? The Gold Coast, a popular beach and resort area in South East Queensland, is not far from Brisbane and is nicely reminiscent of Florida and US beach towns. Think long strips of sandy … Read more
There’s nothing better than the first few days of spring, no matter where you live. The sweet smell and beautiful purple of blossoming jacaranda (possibly followed by intense allergies, but maybe that’s just me), longer days, and tossing aside the winter woollies for shorts can’t be beat. Bust out your flip flops and slap on … Read more
West Head Army Track- Why Go? This challenging walking trail, officially opened in 2016, offers beautiful views, a glimpse into Sydney’s history, and a steep (but not too unbearable) cardio challenge. Located in Ku-ring-gai National Park, north of Sydney, West Head Army Track is a short walk, at .45km each way, but still packs a punch … 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