If you’re looking to retreat back to nature, this 21-day Tasmania drive itinerary includes lush rainforest walks, vast mountainside lakes, rushing waterfalls, pristine white beaches and an abundance of fresh air. For those who enjoy history and culture, you can...
One of the most amazing aspects of travelling Australia has been seeing and photographing all the weird and wonderful native Australian animals! Since I’ve done a huge amount of camping here, I’ve seen all sorts of interesting creatures. While Australian...
Situated 200km west of Sydney and established in 1815, Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement. While the city is best known for the Bathurst 1000 car race, you’ll find plenty more fun things to do in Bathurst, as well as nearby Orange. While...
If you’re thinking of starting a business in Australia as a sole trader, this guide will walk you through the process, from choosing a business name to ABN registration on the Australian Business Register (ABR). Since many of you readers are migrants, or haven’t...
A trip to Blue Mountains National Park should be on everyone’s Sydney bucket-list. And no trip is complete without stopping to admire some of the breathtakingly beautiful Blue Mountains lookouts. This vast area of natural beauty is less than two hours from...
After completing around 100 paid house sits, and 35 unpaid, I thought I’d unravel some of the bizarre myths about paid house sitting jobs in Australia that I’ve seen on the internet. If you read my blog post on how much to charge for house sitting in...
If you’re planning on entering Australia during the Coronavirus pandemic, I’m sure you’ve heard about hotel quarantine in Australia. As you may already know, I returned to Sydney in July 2020 after a trip to the UK, and wrote all about my experience...
If you’re thinking of flying during Covid-19, you’ve probably got lots of concerns and questions about how things have changed and whether it’s even possible. Since I flew from London to Sydney in early July 2020, I thought I’d share my flying...
If you’re a Brit like me and planning on moving Down Under, it won’t take you long to spot the many differences between houses in Australia and those in the UK. As a house sitter, I’ve stayed in over 80 homes in Australia, so I’ve got a fair bit of knowledge on all...
If you’re thinking of moving Down Under, knowing how Medicare Australia, the public healthcare system, works is vital. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, you’re probably more concerned than ever about what standard of healthcare you can expect when you migrate. I had...
Hi, I'm Lisa, a British expat living in Sydney. I've travelled almost the whole Australian coastline and love sharing detailed travel and migration guides to inspire other adventurous souls to travel or move to Australia. Read more about me!
