Cairns Skyrail & Train to Kuranda Review | Rainforest Day Trip!

Cairns Skyrail & Train to Kuranda Review | Rainforest Day Trip!

If you’re planning on visiting Cairns, catching the Cairns Skyrail or train to Kuranda is probably high on your list of day trips. Located up in the Atherton Tablelands, 27 km inland of Cairns, Kuranda is a quirky rainforest village with plenty of fun things to...
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...
Why You Need to Visit Moreton Island, Brisbane’s Tropical Paradise

Why You Need to Visit Moreton Island, Brisbane’s Tropical Paradise

Moreton Island, or Mulgumpin to its traditional owners, is a holiday paradise just 40km north-east of Brisbane. With clear turquoise water lapping at miles of unspoilt beaches, the highest coastal sand dune in the world (Mount Tempest), the famous Tangalooma Wrecks...
21 Amazing Things to Do in Brisbane, Australia

21 Amazing Things to Do in Brisbane, Australia

If you’re planning a Queensland road trip in Australia or looking for a city break, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do in Brisbane. Known as Australia’s river city, Brisbane enjoys hot summers, mild winters and a thriving cafe scene with lots...
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...
Noosa National Park Coastal Walk: Stunning Beaches & Bushland

Noosa National Park Coastal Walk: Stunning Beaches & Bushland

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,...
Noosa 3-Day Itinerary by Public Transport

Noosa 3-Day Itinerary by Public Transport

Noosa has been on my list of top destinations to visit in Australia for some time now, and I finally squeezed in a trip last week after grabbing a cheap flight with JetStar! This 3-day Noosa itinerary includes all the best things I found to do in the area. I’d...
Amazing Gold Coast 3-Day Itinerary | Beaches, Shops & River Cruise

Amazing Gold Coast 3-Day Itinerary | Beaches, Shops & River Cruise

If you’re considering a trip to Queensland, this Gold Coast 3-day itinerary will help you pack in plenty of amazing attractions without the huge price tag. With shiny skyscrapers, waterfront mansions, and wide array of theme parks, you’d be forgiven for...