Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
Phillip Island Penguin Parade If the opportunity ever arises in life to attend something called a “Penguin Parade”, it would be foolish to decline. Two generally good things- a strange and adorable waddling creature who can’t decide if it’s a bird or a fish, and a street celebration usually reserved for the 4th of July … Read more
After driving all day, in a campervan slightly larger than my old London flat, on the left side of the road (for the first time ever), in 100 degree heat with no one to talk to (other than cursing the emus which ran in front of the car), I was pretty tired and ready to … Read more
Kayaking with dolphins in Byron Bay Kayaking with dolphins in Byron Bay is one of the best things to when visiting Australia’s most famous surf town. Byron, located in northern NSW, is about a nine-hour drive from Sydney, or about a two hour drive from Brisbane. It’s also easy to access from Ballina, Gold Coast, … Read more
It’s one of the most iconic surf towns in Australia, if not the world—Byron Bay. Set in Northern NSW, not far from the Queensland border, it’s one of my favourite places in the world for relaxing. Swimming, ocean kayaking, diving, and exploring the inland area known as the Hinterland (check out Killen Falls, pictured above) … 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
It was a dark and stormy Halloween, literally. Could there be a more perfect opportunity to go on a ghost tour? I’ve always loved Halloween and can never resist a haunted happening, so when tickets went on sale for Ghost Territory Tour’s inaugural event, I knew I couldn’t miss out. They’re a new dark tourism … Read more
Would you believe I started The Accidental Australian way back in 2013!? I know, where does the time go? It was originally just a little hobby, started to let friends and family back in the US know what life was like in Australia, but it has grown into a viable business over time. With content … Read more
A Weekend Guide to Mudgee, NSW Mudgee. Is it the new Hunter Valley? Well, no. It’s easy to compare the two main wine regions within a short drive from Sydney, but Mudgee stands out in a class of its own. After visiting on a recent trip away with a few girlfriends (and one four-legged friend), … Read more