Sydney travel & expat blog: irreverent musings of a life down under and a one-stop-shop for expats and adventurers to Australia & Oceania
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
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
Finding the best Sunshine Coast attractions can be easy. This spectacular part of Queensland is known for its surf beaches, hinterland, and resorts, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the iconic relaxed Aussie way of life, even just for a few days. If you enjoy relaxing on the beach, enjoying local markets, going on … Read more
Best craft breweries in Sydney Long gone are the days when Australia’s drink offerings included VB and Carlton, and red or white. Although amazing wineries have been in Australia for ages, the recent years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers. (Also, as an aside for my American readers, Foster’s beer literally … Read more