Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
What are the best backpacker jobs in Sydney? Australia offers an amazing visa type for citizens of many countries- the work and holiday visa. This allows you to, well, work and travel, across Australia. It’s certainly an amazing opportunity and can allow you to earn money while traveling or it can open the doors to … 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
Australian cuisine is unlike anything else, thanks to its diversity, endless coastline, and vast size. If you’ve just moved down under or are planning to visit in the near future, what are you going to eat? While you can find cuisine from just about anywhere in the world in Australia, there are a few quintessential … Read more
Working overseas in Australia , or elsewhere, is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth, and can be a lot of fun at the same time. As the world we live and work in becomes increasingly global, jump at the chance to work in another country, if you can. Not only will it benefit … Read more
As even the most casual reader of The Accidental Australian would know, I am a big fan of living in Sydney. It is beautiful, full of opportunities, and a really amazing place for many reasons. However, in the interest of fairness to anyone thinking of moving here, or visiting, I thought I’d point out some … Read more
Why skin checks are important It is stating the obvious to say that the sun is strong in Australia. Growing up in the US, I always wore sunscreen at the beach, sometimes wore a hat, but other than that, didn’t give it too much thought. The sun makes for great beach days and picnics, heats … 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
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