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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
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
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
How to Plan a Day on Rottnest Island Rottnest Island, located off the coast of Western Australia, about 19km from Fremantle, had caught my eye for years. Vibrant turquoise beaches that literally don’t look real, kilometres of car-free terrain and coastline to explore, and small marsupials called quokkas, found nowhere else on earth except for a … Read more
I originally planned on visiting Fremantle solely to check out the Fremantle Prison, a convict-built prison and World Heritage site. However, once I stepped off the train and into the town, I was blown away by the architecture there, itself a good enough reason to visit the area. Fremantle, or ‘Freo’ to the locals, is … Read more
Best Food Delivery Apps in Sydney There’s no shame in ordering delivery sometimes, I get it. You’re tired, hungry, it’s cold outside, and leftovers just don’t cut it. Luckily, we live in a technologically advanced world where one no longer needs to walk to the pizza shop, or pick up a phone and (gasp!) speak … Read more
Where to stay on the Gold Coast- Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach? Where to stay on the Gold Coast- Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach? The Gold Coast, a popular beach and resort area in South East Queensland, is not far from Brisbane and is nicely reminiscent of Florida and US beach towns. Think long strips of sandy … Read more