Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
There is so much to see and do in Sydney, it can be a bit overwhelming when you first arrive. All visitors and new expats hit the major spots first- the Opera House, Manly and Bondi, or Circular Quay. But what next? Not to worry, there’s so much more to explore in Sydney beyond the … Read more
9 Travel Hacks for Surviving a Group Tour I’ve always been an independent traveller, preferring to travel on my own, with family, or loved ones. I like to do my own thing, arrange my own schedule, and sometimes take naps. Despite this, I recently spent about three weeks in South Africa and Namibia, on two … Read more
An Ode to Flying Economy Who are the most troublesome people you meet on economy flights? Qantas just completed the first ever direct Perth to London flight, at a duration of 17 hours. The only direct service from Australia to Europe, and currently the world’s longest flight, this route has been getting a lot of … Read more
The Gilis are three tiny islands located between Bali and Lombok and make up a small part of the Indonesian archipelago. Gili Trawangan (also called Gili T), Gili Air, and Gili Meno, just off the Lombok coast, are near-perfect slices of paradise, perfect for diving, swimming, or just doing nothing. After spending a few days … Read more
You might be thinking, Katie, this is a weird article for you to write, since you’re not particularly into yoga (or retreats). However, you stand corrected, dear readers- read on for clarification. But, believe or not, here’s my guide to a DIY yoga retreat in Ubud, Bali Eat, Pray, What? After organising a pretty last minute … Read more
Note- This piece is a longer read, but worth the time for anyone planning a trip to Indonesia. I’ll start by saying what happened to me wasn’t even that bad, and I am not even completely sure if I was scammed or not. But when you’re put in an uncomfortable situation, as a solo traveler, … Read more
I discovered a beautiful irony while traveling alone through Japan. Solo travel in Japan, it’s really something incredible. Despite the country’s reputation for innovation, robots, and the latest in everything high-tech, it’s the perfect place in which you can relax, unwind, and collect your thoughts. Contrast can be found almost anywhere; the lightning speed of … 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