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
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
Beyond the weather what are the main benefits of living in Australia? Summing up the best bits of my expat experience Down Under.
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
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
Known as one of Melbourne’s more eclectic suburbs, Brunswick has personality (and cafes) in spades and since moving here last year I have never been short of things to do or eat. So, for anyone looking for something a bit alternative, I’ve rounded up some of my fave quirky things to do in Brunswick. From … Read more
I’ve been dragging my heels about writing this post. Firstly, because I wondered if reviewing the year was more fun for the writer than the audience (Insta poll saw me stand corrected) and secondly, because 2017 left me feeling a bit meh. The biggest cause of my meh-ery, I think, is due to our move … Read more
We’re taking our little one on his first big adventure overseas and moving to New York for 7 weeks.
