When we were moving to Australia from the UK, I found the whole experience stressful and overwhelming. There were so many things that we needed to do (open a bank account, get shipping quotes, move our money…), and I was trying to juggle it all while looking... Read More
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 More
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 More
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 More
2020 has rearranged a lot of people’s plans (my own included!) Change always brings lessons though, and this year has taught us a lot that we can take forward so we’re more resilient in the future. Feeling like it has been a crazy year and you want... Read More
If you have friends or family living in Australia, the chances are you might need to send gifts to Australia sometimes for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, weddings and other special occasions. Or if you are the one who has moved to Australia from another country, then... Read More
A Christmas gift guide/leaving gift guide for all the family
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How are YOU? I know this has been one seriously crazy year, and I think it’s important to check in to see how you’re doing. 2020’s unexpected happenings have impacted all of our plans (including mine!). Moving to Australia can feel challenging at the best... Read More
Last month, we celebrated living in Australia for SIX years! A while back, I wrote a post to celebrate our first three years in Australia so I thought it was about time I did another post to celebrate this latest milestone. This time I wanted to focus on the positive... Read More
“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 More
Have you really connected with your ‘why’ for wanting to move to Australia? What are your reasons for wanting to make this life-changing move across the world? Have you asked yourself: ‘why should I move to Australia?’ and clearly figured out... Read More
‘Should I move to Australia?’ is a question I get asked a lot! Moving to Australia is an idea that a LOT of people have, but it’s something that very few people actually go on to do. When we were discussing whether to move to Australia, so many... Read More
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 More
I’m not promising that moving to the other side of the world is easy. Leaving behind people that you love is tough. And it’s not something you come to terms with in a day or a month or a year.
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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 More
[This post has been updated with more links and updated information from insurance providers] I debated about whether to write a post about the coronavirus as there is so much media attention out there already and I don’t want to add to the noise about it. But I... Read More
