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
What are the most annoying pests when you’re living in Australia? You might be surprised to hear it’s not spiders. It’s not even snakes. It might surprise you that it is actually MOSQUITOES! Mosquitoes are a pain! I count myself very lucky that they... 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
When you’re working your way through your moving to Australia checklist, shipping your belongings to Australia and generally running around trying to tie up all of the loose ends of your life to get ready to relocate to Australia, your time is precious. There is... 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
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
I’ve been asked by quite a few people to write a round-up post about the best kids’ travel pillow for long haul flights – you know, the inflatable pillow / inflatable foot rests or convertible suitcases that become airplane toddler beds allowing your... Read More
If you follow my Instagram account, you’ll know how fond I am of having a barbeque in Australia. (Don’t follow me already? Find me here!) We have a Weber gas BBQ at home on our deck and use it all the time. We bought the gas BBQ when we were living in the... Read More
Getting your belongings ready for shipping to Australia is a crazy experience. Yes, your shipping agents will come and pack everything for you, but there’s still a lot to sort out before they arrive.
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
For me, the best thing about living in Australia is the incredible beaches! I love beach days, and now that I’ve been here for over six years I know exactly what to bring to the beach. It took some trial and error (and there were lots of times where we forgot... Read More
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