Shipping bags: Send My Bag review with pro tips + discount
When we moved from the UK to Australia, we shipped a 20-foot container filled to the brim with our belongings (you can read more about the shipping process here or get up to five free shipping quotes by filling in this quick and easy little form). But that certainly... Read More6 things to look for when choosing your Australian bank account
Your finances play a huge part in your move to Australia. Making the move is expensive, and so is setting up your new life. When you move to Australia, you will likely be bringing a chunk of money over to your Australia bank account to help you get settled and you... Read MoreBooks about Australia: Travel guides, maps, resources and more
I have a confession to make: I’m a total book addict. I love to read books, especially books about travel planning and books about Australia. I LOVE to turn over the corner of pages and scribble notes in the margins (sorry to those of you who hate the idea of... Read More6 international shipping tips for moving overseas
Getting ready to move overseas can be an overwhelming experience. One of the things that stressed me out was the thought of shipping from the UK to Australia. We had a three-bedroom house crammed full to the brim with stuff (I blame having three kids under three as... Read MoreLiving in England vs Australia
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you’ll know that I passionately love living in Australia! If I had to choose between living in England vs living in Australia, Australia would win every time (sorry England but the blue sky, incredible beaches... Read MoreWhat to consider when transferring money to Australia from the UK
If you’re transferring money to Australia from the UK in large amounts from your house sale, you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your money. (The same applies no matter where you’re moving from but moving to Australia from the UK is... Read MoreWhat is the cost of moving to Australia from the UK?
I get asked the same questions all the time…How much is the cost of moving to Australia from the UK? How much savings do you need to move to Australia? How much does it cost for a visa to Australia? Is it expensive to move to Australia… And I get it... Read MoreGuide to Schools in Australia: Everything you need to know about state schools and private schools in Australia
If you’re moving to Australia with kids, the chances are you’ve got concerns about what schools are like in Australia. You want your kids to have an amazing education and the Australian education system is very different to other countries in so many... Read MoreBeginner’s guide: How to move to Australia step-by-step
“How do I move to Australia?” is the question that I get asked the most often so I decided to write a detailed post that will help you find out everything you need to know about how to move your life to the other side of the world so you can work and live... Read MoreWhat do we do now?
Things have shifted in the world. We’ve just realised that we aren’t in control like we thought we were. We’re grieving for so many things we’ve lost. Experiences we can no longer have. Trips we can’t take yet. Family and friends we... Read MoreTransferring large sums of money to Australia: Tips and safe solutions
When you are looking at transferring large sums of money to Australia there are a few things to consider. To send money abroad, you want to find the cheapest way to transfer money to Australia so that you get the most dollars (that means avoiding unnecessary fees and... Read MoreDeclutter action plan: Get organised for your move to Australia in four months
For me, one of the most daunting parts of moving to Australia was moving all of our stuff. We’d lived in our house for ten years so had a lot of junk, we had three kids under five who had (and still have!) a lot of
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