August 3, 2016
Seven is my favorite number. I was born on the seventh day of the month, there are seven colors of the rainbow and there are seven wonders of the world. Next week marks seven years since I applied for my work and holiday visa to Australia. I’ve learned a lot since I hit “submit” on […]
July 22, 2016
When I moved to Sydney in January 2010, I didn’t have a job lined up. I decided to freelance write and edit and was able to support myself that way for a number of years. However, it was good to know that I had options for finding temporary work in Sydney if my freelancing fell through. Bartenders, […]
June 15, 2016
Australia is a unique destination that is home to some of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse underwater environments on earth. Being the sixth largest country in the world, Australia has a lot to offer. From the renowned Great Barrier Reef on the east coast, to the island state of Tasmania, you will have a […]
May 20, 2016
Are you an eco-tourist, or do you aspire to be one? And are you planning a trip to Australia? In case you’re unsure of what ecotourism is exactly, the International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines it as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation […]
November 10, 2015
In what city would you find ‘the coathanger’ or the deepest natural harbour in the world? The answer is, of course, Sydney, Australia! Sydney is a city full of unique things to do for both tourists and locals. From the backpacker beaches of Bondi and Manly to the cultural delights of Auburn and Parramatta, […]
July 20, 2015
About 20,000 whales from Antarctica escape the cold and migrate to Australia to warm up every year. They don’t just relax in the seas of Sydney, but they also breed, calve and feed. For us humans, their migration is a sight to behold as they swim, flip and roll. The anticipation that they’ll do something […]
