About The Life That Broke
My name is Lauren. I blog about Sydney expat life, travel and writing.
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The Art of Floundering
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Ask the Expat Freelancer: Has Your Blog Helped Your Career?
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Other Posts to Check Out
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Win a $50 Voucher from Groupon
Posted on January 23, 2013 | 8 CommentsWe all know the months after the holidays can be tough financially with all that money spent on gift-buying, traveling and parties. I’ve found that it’s a bit easier to hunker down and save money back in the States where it’s cold this time of... -
Tips for Visiting the Whitsundays
Posted on December 27, 2012 | 8 CommentsAmong all the recommendations people have given about my time in Australia, the recurring one has been to stay and sail in Queensland’s Whitsunday islands. The only problem is, it’s a friggin expensive trip. Return airfare for one person alone can cost $500. Staying on... -
Doors Unlocked and Open
Posted on December 10, 2012 | 11 CommentsOur close friends in Sydney, a couple from the U.S. East Coast, had their first child in April. They are our first friends in Sydney to have a baby, and the occasion consumed both me and Brendan with utter joy. It still does. The baby,... -
Minding My Business
Posted on November 27, 2012 | 2 CommentsMy mom likes to tell the story of how, when I was a toddler, I’d get so defiant about coming inside from playing that I’d make myself physically ill. She has another story about me learning to climb out my crib and having my days... -
The Beach and the Superhero
Posted on November 15, 2012 | No CommentsAfter the week Sandy hit, I needed something to pull my mind away from all the images of the shattered Jersey Shore. Sculptures by the Sea at Bondi Beach provided the perfect opportunity. Not only did it get me outside and around art, but it...











