Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
Sydney’s social calendar is full all year of amazing events, festivals, and gatherings, but there’s nothing quite like the annual Vivid Sydney, Festival of Light, Music & Ideas. I say there’s nothing quite like it as, to my knowledge, nothing similar exists in any other city in world, making it a truly special thing to … Read more
As an American expat in Sydney, I often write about my own experiences as an ‘Accidental Australian’, in an attempt to help others who have made the move down under, or are contemplating doing so. However, despite my own opinions, and those of some of my fellow friends from overseas, I’ve often wondered about other … Read more
With seemingly endless stretches of open road, from coast to coast, Australia is the perfect continent to explore by land, either with four wheels or two. Motorcycle touring is really popular in Australia, so wanted to provide some tips for those considering exploring by bike, since a few readers have asked me about this recently. … Read more
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
A common language, shared cultural interests, large geographical areas – Australia and the US have a lot of things in common. Well, if that’s the case, what’s the deal with light beer, and why can’t I sleep in an Australian hotel? After a few years of living here, I’ve noticed a few subtle, but peculiar, … Read more
Moving to Australia If you’re considering moving to Australia, you’re no doubt excited but probably also slightly terrified. With a million things to consider, from visas to packing to where to live, it can be overwhelming. Gathering as much information as possible, in advance, will help you most prepared for taking the plunge down under. … Read more
Cool down on a hot Sydney day with the city’s top 3 1/2 ocean pools.
What are the 50 best places to see in Australia? Where in Australia should I go? Tough questions to answer, but we have done our best. Here it is: The Accidental Australian’s top 50 most interesting, beautiful, and quirky places to see in Australia. While there are, of course, many more places to explore, the … Read more