Holey Moley- Mini Golf in Newtown

If you’ve ever visited any of the beachside resort towns on America’s east coast, then you are probably very familiar with the classic Americana pastime of putt-putt, or mini-golf. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, holds this particular claim to fame, owning the title of ‘Miniature Golf Capital of the World’, with over 50 courses. If you’ve … Read more

My Top Gear Recommendations for Improving Your Blog Photography

My Top Gear Recommendations for Improving Your Blog Photography Over the past 12 months, I’ve been doing a lot of analysis to the blog, in an attempt to make it the best it can be.  My blog’s content was on track, but I felt the accompanying photographs were lacking in quality, and weren’t on par … Read more

The Downsides of Summer in Sydney

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 Cancer Checks are Important for Expats

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

‘Sip my Ocean’: Must-See Modern Art this Summer

‘Sip My Ocean’ Modern art. You probably love it or hate it. If you hate it, or, at the most are ambivalent towards it, I have an assignment for you. Check out ‘Sip my Ocean’, a special exhibition on until February 18th, 2018, at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Sydney. Featuring a curated collection … Read more

How to Spend a Day in Fremantle

Follow my blog with Bloglovin How to spend a day in Fremantle I didn’t know much (ok, anything) about Fremantle before a recent trip to Western Australia. However, I had come across the very intriguing Fremantle Prison, and knew it had to be on my itinerary when I was out west. However, I thought I’d … Read more

How to Make Friends as an Expat in Sydney

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

Sydney Travel- What to Save On and What to Splurge On

Sydney travel- what to save on and what to splurge on Sydney travel- what to save on and what to splurge on- Australia definitely has a reputation for being expensive, especially within the major cities. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t visit, or shouldn’t move here. Sydney is one of the most amazing cities on … Read more