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Discover weird & wonderful native Australian animals as well as the best zoos in Australia, snorkel & dive tours, cruises & wildlife parks.
  • Life in Australia

25 Native Australian Animals: Where to See Weird & Wonderful Wildlife

October 16, 2020 0 Comment
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 …
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  • Life in Australia

Starting a Business in Australia as a Sole Trader

September 18, 2020 0 Comment
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 …
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  • Life in Australia

Houses in Australia vs UK: Design Comparison

May 19, 2020 0 Comment
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 …
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A blog post on how Medicare, the public healthcare in Australia, works.
  • Life in Australia / Travel Tips & Info

Medicare Australia: Healthcare System Explained

May 04, 2020 0 Comment
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 …
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A comparison of university in Australia vs UK after my year in Brisbane as a foreign exchange student. Includes workload, weather, Brisbane nightlife, dress code, travelling Australia & student accommodation.
  • Brisbane / Life in Australia / Queensland / Study Abroad

University in Australia vs UK: My Year as a Foreign Exchange Student in Brisbane

November 06, 2017 2 Comments
In my last post, I described how luck, fate and a bit of hard work landed me a place on a 12-month foreign exchange program to the University of Queensland …
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Historical Architecture in Australia - Parramatta Town Hall.
  • Life in Australia

Why Moving to Australia Doesn’t Mean Sacrificing Historical Architecture

May 08, 2017 0 Comment
If I asked you to picture Australia, historical architecture probably wouldn’t be the first thing that comes to mind. Beautiful white beaches with crashing turquoise waves? Yes. Kangaroos bouncing across red, …
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Lesser-known differences between Australia and UK out in the Australian suburbs.
  • Life in Australia

10 Differences Between Australia and the UK: Life in the Australian Suburbs

April 10, 2017 0 Comment
There are plenty of well-known differences between Australia and the UK: the weather, the scenery, the amount of snags that get thrown on the barbie… But there are also many differences that …
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About Me
~TRAVEL OR MOVE TO AUSTRALIA~

Hi, I’m Lisa Bull, a Brit living in Sydney and founder of Australian expat blog Dreaming of Down Under. I’ve lived in Australia as a student, a backpacker and now a permanent resident, and I’ve travelled almost the entire coastline. I started Dreaming of Down Under to help you travel or move to Australia, and to share the amazing places I’ve discovered living in  Sydney. Read more about me here!

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