Father’s Day in Australia is on a different date to Father’s Day in the UK. It totally throws me every year – even after eight years of living in Australia! It means that I often (almost) forget to send gifts to our dads in England in June as there... Read More
When we told people we were moving to Australia, most of them commented on the dangerous animals and wildlife like the venomous snakes, dangerous spiders and the shark attacks. So many people told us they absolutely couldn’t consider living in Australia because... Read More
This article about private health insurance in Australia is a sponsored post written by Sophie Ryan, iSelect spokesperson Private health insurance in Australia: Do you need it? So, you’ve taken a giant leap of faith and made the move to Australia? That’s amazing!... Read More
If you’re planning on moving to Australia soon, and if you have young kids, there’s a pretty good chance you might be nervous about the flight. You might even have found this post by Googling: ‘surviving long haul flight with toddlers.’ If... 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
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’re the one who has moved to Australia from another country,... Read More
Get yourself ready for the summer season in Australia by investing in the best beach wagon! If you love going to the beach as much as I do, and you take as much stuff to the beach as the guy in this photo, this guide to folding beach wagons and pull along beach carts... 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
Australia is known for its incredible beaches, endless sunshine and outdoor lifestyle. Popular hobbies in Australia are surfing, scuba diving, fishing….and skiiing! Is there snow in Australia? Yes, there absolutely is! It can get cold in the winter months in... Read More
So many people who are planning their move to Australia ask me about Australian bugs, spiders and snakes! I know lots of people who say they could never move to Australia because of all of the insects in Australia and the dangerous wildlife here. I admit, there are... Read More
I moved to Queensland from the UK and learning to deal with the extremely fierce weather in Australia has been a big learning curve. Skin cancer rates are high in Australia and protecting your skin from the sun is something everyone needs to take seriously when you... Read More
I’m often asked questions about what to pack for Australia. What to pack for Australia 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 to Australia permanently and... 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
This post about the best beach shelter Australia has been updated! My favourite thing about living in Australia is being able to spend time on the beach with my family. The sun in Australia is fierce though, so you need to be prepared with your own beach tent, beach... Read More
I had never heard of a multi-currency account like a Wise Account when I moved to Australia. I really wish I’d known about it sooner! Formerly known as a Trasnferwise account, a Wise Account offers a flexible online bank account that is great for the transition... 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
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