This post shares tips and inspiration about how to house sit in Australia. I’ll be honest, house sitting wasn’t something I’d ever thought about when we were planning our move to Australia, but I’ve recently been chatting to a friend who moved... Read More
When you’re relocating overseas with children, it adds some extra challenges to the adventure. This post about tips for moving abroad with children comes from my own personal experience of moving overseas to raise our kids in Australia. Thank you to A Team Tuition for... Read More
I’ve recently discovered a baby equipment and car seat hire company that I wish I’d known about when we moved to Australia with four-year-old-twins and a two-year-old. This post about moving to Australia with children is sponsored by Hire for Baby and includes... Read More
I love living in Queensland so much. It’s strange to think that we almost didn’t make the move. We debated about moving for years before we actually took the plunge – it felt like such a huge, overwhelming, terrifying adventure. We were scared about... Read More
I’m often asked questions about what to pack for Australia. What to pack depends on lots of things – are you looking for things to take to Australia for a holiday, for a backpacking adventure or are you moving permanently to Australia and wondering what... Read More
I love writing comparison lists. It’s a practical decision-making tehcnique that I come back to time and time again. I used a good old-fashioned pros and cons of living in Australia list back when we were struggling to decide whether the move to Australia was... Read More
I get a lot of messages from people who are feeling homesick and missing home, so I thought I’d put together a practical list about how to get over homesickness. When you’re feeling homesick after moving across the world, it’s natural to feel sad about... Read More
A Wise Account is such a useful bank account to have when you move to Australia. I really wish I’d known about it sooner as I only discovered it in recent years so missed out on the benefits of having a multi-currency account when relocated. Formerly known as a... Read More
So you’re moving to Australia from the UK. Is there really any need for one-way travel insurance when emigrating when the two countries have a reciprocal agreement on health? And if you do need emigration travel insurance, should you just take out one way... Read More
Think you know about Australia? There’s more to this amazing country than meets the eye! I’ve searched high and low to share with you some incredible Australia facts. I’ve mixed it up by including Australian facts about lifestyle, wildlife, weather,... Read More
When you are moving your life across the world, it can feel really difficult to choose an Australian city to call your home. There are so many popular cities in Australia, and working out the best places to live in Australia is a really subjective subject. ... Read More
If you’re leaving for Australia, you’ll probably already be thinking about how you’re going to say goodbye to your friends and family. Our farewell goodbye party was on my mind from the moment we decided we were going to make the move abroad because... Read 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 More
I LOVE living in Australia. The sunshine, the lifestyle, the beaches, the BBQs …but the move to Australia isn’t right for everyone. I often get asked: ‘Is it worth migrating to Australia?’ For me and lots of people I know, yes it really is... Read More
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 More
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