Last updated Nov 29, 2022
One of the most amazing aspects of travelling Australia has been seeing so many weird and wonderful native Australian animals! While Australian wildlife has a reputation for being dangerous, it is often colourful, beautiful and truly unique. Here are some of the...
Last updated Jan 27, 2023
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...
Last updated Dec 19, 2023
Starting a new business can be overwhelming, particularly if you’ve moved to a new country. If you’re thinking of starting a business in Australia as a sole trader, this guide will break the process down into easy steps. You’ll not only learn about...
Last updated Sep 15, 2022
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...
Last updated Feb 16, 2024
If you’re wondering whether you can get paid house sitting jobs in Australia, this post will clear up any confusion you have about house sitting for money. I started off house sitting for free accommodation only through Aussie House Sitters, which saved me...
Last updated Aug 14, 2023
If you planned on entering Australia during the Coronavirus pandemic, I’m sure you heard about hotel quarantine in Australia. I returned to Sydney in July 2020 after getting stuck in the UK for six months! Straight after my 30-hour journey via Hong Kong I had to...
Last updated Nov 29, 2022
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...
Last updated Nov 29, 2022
If you’re thinking of moving Down Under, knowing how Medicare Australia, the public healthcare system, works is vital. I had no idea how Medicare worked when I moved to Australia. I’d read about it online, but didn’t really get my head around it until I started using...
Last updated Feb 16, 2024
If you’re going away and need pet care, you might be wondering how much to pay a house sitter in Australia. If you’re thinking of becoming a house sitter, you’ll need to know typical pet sitting rates in Australia to price your services fairly....
Last updated Oct 21, 2021
If you’ve read my Noosa 3-day itinerary, you’ll know the Noosa National Park coastal walk is one of the top things I found to do on my trip to the Sunshine Coast. The walk includes beautiful coastal formations such as Hells Gates and Devil’s Kitchen,...
