Sydney vs Melbourne: Which is Better to Live In?

Sydney vs Melbourne: Which is Better to Live In?

If you’re wondering what living in Sydney vs Melbourne is like, this comparison from an expat will run through differences such as the weather in Melbourne compared to Sydney, nightlife, rental costs, house prices, culture and population. I’ve lived in Sydney since...
Adelaide vs Canberra Living Comparison: Which Lifestyle is for You?

Adelaide vs Canberra Living Comparison: Which Lifestyle is for You?

Trying to decide where to live in Australia can be difficult task. Especially in such a huge and varied country! This Canberra vs Adelaide lifestyle comparison covers many of the differences between the two cities, to help you choose the right place for you. I...
Sydney vs Perth Living Comparison: Find Your Ideal City

Sydney vs Perth Living Comparison: Find Your Ideal City

If you’re thinking of moving to Australia, deciding where to live in such a huge country is one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make. This comparison of Sydney vs Perth will help with your decision if these two beautiful cities are in the running!...
Sydney or Brisbane: Which is Better to Live In?

Sydney or Brisbane: Which is Better to Live In?

If you’re thinking of moving to Australia and trying to decide whether Sydney or Brisbane is better to live in, this city comparison by a British expat will help you out. I’ve lived in Sydney since 2016 and absolutely love it. I also spent a year living in...
Surprising Things About Living in Sydney

Surprising Things About Living in Sydney

After being in Australia for over five years, I thought I’d list all the things that surprised me about living in Sydney. While I’d visited Australia’s largest city before as a backpacker, I’d never spent more than two weeks here and had only...
189 Visa Process: How to Immigrate to Australia (Skilled Independent)

189 Visa Process: How to Immigrate to Australia (Skilled Independent)

If you want to immigrate to Australia and are wondering how to get Australian permanent residency (pr), this guide will walk you through the steps I took to get a points-tested, subclass 189 skilled independent visa. The 189 visa is a skilled migration visa, where...
Australian House Styles: 19th Century to Modern Day

Australian House Styles: 19th Century to Modern Day

People move to Australia for many reasons, but architecture is not generally one of them! However, the vast array of Australian house styles, ranging from beautiful 19th Century Victorian mansions to modern Hampton style homes is something that really surprised me as...
University in Australia vs UK: Foreign Exchange to Brisbane

University in Australia vs UK: Foreign Exchange to Brisbane

In a previous post, I described how luck, fate and a lot of hard work landed me a place on a 12-month foreign exchange program to the University of Queensland. In this blog post I’ll run through the main differences between university in Australia vs UK. This is based...