Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
There’s nothing better than the first few days of spring, no matter where you live. The sweet smell and beautiful purple of blossoming jacaranda (possibly followed by intense allergies, but maybe that’s just me), longer days, and tossing aside the winter woollies for shorts can’t be beat. Bust out your flip flops and slap on … 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
Sydney’s social calendar is full all year of amazing events, festivals, and gatherings, but there’s nothing quite like the annual Vivid Sydney, Festival of Light, Music & Ideas. I say there’s nothing quite like it as, to my knowledge, nothing similar exists in any other city in world, making it a truly special thing to … Read more
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
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.