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 an expat will help you out. I’ve lived in Sydney for over five years now, and absolutely love it. I also previously...
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...
13 Best Things to Do in Forster, NSW
Tucked between tranquil waterways, beautiful beaches and lush national parks, the twin towns of Forster Tuncurry lie at the centre of the Great Lakes area of Mid North Coast NSW. Things to do in Forster include coastal hikes, kayaking, beach days and visiting great...
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...
Beautiful Bangalley Head Walk: Northern Beaches’ Highest Point
If you’re looking for a beautiful walk in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the short but uphill Bangalley Head walk in Avalon Beach is one of my absolute favourites. As well as birdlife and bushland, you’ll get to enjoy glimpses of Pittwater and a gorgeous...
23 Amazing Eastern Suburbs Beaches in Sydney
One of the biggest perks of Sydney life is being able to enjoy the long, meandering expanse of coastline. While Bondi Beach has worldwide fame and a bustling atmosphere, there’s actually over 23 Eastern Suburbs beaches in Sydney and more than 100 beaches in...
12 Beautiful Blue Mountains Lookouts & How to Find Them
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...
