Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
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
How to visit an onsen as a solo female traveler How to visit an onsen in Japan as a single female traveler- Visiting an onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs bath, is a rite of passage when in Japan. The culture of soaking in an onsen is quintessentially Japanese, and is a relaxing and restorative … 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
Truth be told, glow worms aren’t actually worms per say, rather they are bioluminescent flies (although I admit glow worms sounds a bit more exciting). However, as I sat in a small row boat in a pitch black grotto in Te Anau, New Zealand, these creatures look more like stars in the night sky than … Read more
Cool down on a hot Sydney day with the city’s top 3 1/2 ocean pools.
Surfing on a hot day in Bondi in the glistening sun, exploring the scorching Outback, or bushwalking through the hills of Tasmania? It is hard to picture a more exciting place to explore, or live in, than the distant continent of Australia. Picking up and starting a new life as a Sydney local may seem … Read more
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