I wish I’d written a few more notes at the time of flying with a baby between Australia and the UK but I think I was so relieved to have survived the journey I wasn’t ready to relive it right-away! We flew to Australia with our son when he was 9 months old. In case … Read more
The Dorset family holiday we finally took last week is something I’d been researching since the start of the year, yet was unsure of its feasibility right up until the day we left. Aside from being one big emotional corona-coaster, for people like me who love to plan, this pandemic has really tested our patience. … Read more
Found on England’s southwestern tip, Cornwall’s coastline has so much in common with our Mediterranean neighbours it’s been dubbed the Cornish Riviera. Featuring golden beaches, historic harbour towns, mythical castles and an almost tropical climate, Cornwall is one of the most beautiful regions in Great Britain, and here I’ve rounded up the prettiest places to … Read more
Beyond the weather what are the main benefits of living in Australia? Summing up the best bits of my expat experience Down Under.
Melbourne is known as Australia’s coffee and culture capital and the great news is that most of the city’s best bits can be enjoyed for absolutely nothing. I’ve partnered with Expedia.com.au to compile a budget guide to Melbourne to help you have a stylish yet thrifty holiday. Read on for the best free activities, cheap … Read more
Want to stay somewhere unique on your next trip to Melbourne? No problem! I’ve unearthed some super cool and quirky accommodation in Melbourne and around Victoria that are far from bog-standard. From off-the-grid tiny houses, to farm retreats, and airstreams on a rooftop in Melbourne CBD – here are some of the quirkiest places to … Read more
We’re taking our little one on his first big adventure overseas and moving to New York for 7 weeks.
If ever I need clarity on why my clothes feel tighter since moving to Melbourne I just need to look at this post. I’ve always been a fan of brunch but brunch never looked as good as it did in Australia. Since moving to Australia I developed a thing for hotcakes and that thing has … Read more
On our first day back in the UK I was asked 3 times by complete strangers why on earth we left Australia. I’ve had lengthy conversations in Sainsbury’s and heartfelt talks with midwives about why someone would seemingly give up their dream life Down Under and come back to Old Blighty. We did live the … Read more
I wrote a flurry of posts announcing our pregnancy around week 14 and then have been fairly silent on the topic since. While I dragged myself through the first trimester, puking and whinging, the second trimester thankfully bought a burst of energy and a lot of action as we relocated from Australia to the UK. Now … Read more
