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A blog post on the best hostels in Australia. Includes typical prices and facilities, how to book Australian hostels and alternative cheap accommodation in Australia for backpackers and older travellers.
  • Travel Tips & Info

26 Best Backpacker Hostels in Australia

March 18, 2021 0 Comment
Are you looking for the best backpacker hostels in Australia? Or maybe you want to find cheap travel accommodation but aren’t sure what Australian hostels are like, or if they’re …
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Working holiday Australia guide! A comprehensive guide to help you plan and enjoy your work and travel in Australia. Learn essential information on visas, bank accounts, mobile phone providers and medical care, along with where to live, travel and how to find work.
  • Travel Tips & Info

Working Holiday Australia Guide: Plan Your Epic Year Down Under!

January 21, 2021 0 Comment
If you’ve decided to take the plunge and head off on a Working Holiday visa in Australia, you’re probably full of excitement and looking forward to your big trip. Bright …
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Woman returning to Australia during Covid-19 looking out of a window in hotel quarantine, Sydney.
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Hotel Quarantine Australia: My Sydney Marriott Experience

July 20, 2020 0 Comment
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 …
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British Airways aircraft at Hong Kong Airport during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Flying During Covid-19: Tips from My Flight to Australia

July 07, 2020 0 Comment
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 …
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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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How to transfer money abroad cheaply with online currency transfer specialist, TransferWise.
  • Migration / Travel Tips & Info

How to Transfer Money Abroad Cheaply with Wise (Formerly TransferWise)

November 05, 2018 0 Comment
If you’re planning on moving overseas and need to move your savings over, you’re probably wondering how to transfer money abroad cheaply. As an expat, I’ve often had to transfer …
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Find out the cost of travelling Australia, including accommodation, food and petrol. Budget your backapcking adventure or road trip.
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The Cost of Backpacking Australia: Budget Your Adventure

August 22, 2018 0 Comment
If you’re thinking of heading Down Under, either on a working holiday visa or a shorter trip, you’re probably wondering what the cost of backpacking Australia really is. As you’ll …
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Learn about the cost and criteria for a working holiday visa in Australia.
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Working Holiday Visa Australia: Cost, Age Limit & Why You Should Go for It!

February 02, 2018 0 Comment
If you’re young and from an eligible country, the Working Holiday visa Australia (subclass 417) offers you an amazing opportunity to travel and work in Australia. It allows you to …
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A backpacker's Australian working holiday visa experience: working in construction in Australia, how to find work in Australia, maintaining fitness on Australian road trips, Australia highlights and finding farm work for the second year visa.
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Backpacker Interview: Construction in Australia & Maintaining Fitness on the Road

November 23, 2017 0 Comment
Are you interested in travelling Australia on a working holiday visa? Or fancy working in construction in Australia to fund your travels? In this interview you’ll get to know my …
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Scared of travelling alone? Don't be! Read my nine reasons to travel solo and reap the benefits for life.
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Travelling Alone: 9 Reasons to Go for It!

October 02, 2017 0 Comment
Do you want to go travelling but can’t find anyone to go with? This blog post will explain why travelling alone is one of the most rewarding and character-building experiences you …
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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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