I’m slightly suspicious of ‘world-famous’ attractions. I’ve always wondered what the exact basis of the claim is. Are people surveyed (Family Fortunes style) in a number of different countries? How many nationalities need to know who you are before you’re considered world class? Who knows. What I do know is that a number of much-hyped … Read more
Goodbye bridge, goodbye harbour, goodbye Opera House. Goodbye coastal walks, Bondi brunches, daily dips in the pool. *Gulps* The time has come for us to say to goodbye to Sydney and it’s not something I’m finding at all easy. I bloody love this city. Like, really, really love Sydney. I love the landscape, the lifestyle, … Read more
No one told me morning sickness would be like this. Or maybe they did and I didn’t listen. Maybe I was too hopeful it wouldn’t happen to me. Or maybe not enough women share how it really is. My intention with this post is not to scare anyone. Many women sail through the first trimester. … Read more
Now that a million fluffy cushions have been strewn and we’re starting to feel fully settled in our new digs in Melbourne the horror of finding somewhere to live has started to fade. But only slightly! I made some very frustrated notes during the process on why moving house in Australia sucks and it occurred … Read more
I’m a little biased after living there for 3 years, but Sydney is my favourite city in Australia – just look at it! It’s easy to have a good time in Sydney simply by exploring its cafe culture and the 100-odd beaches that line the harbour. But for a truly memorable holiday, I’ve rounded up … Read more
Two different days in Delhi, 2 very different stories for this girl to come home with. First time in Old Delhi Nothing fills me with more excitement than landing in a new city. I was (not-so) fresh off a 14-hour flight from Melbourne but it was mid-afternoon in Delhi and to go to bed now … Read more
As my husband is from Melbourne we make the journey there often, flying in for all the fun stuff like weddings and 30th birthdays. Each time we try to stay somewhere different and use the downtime in-between events to see various sides of this highly lauded city. (Melbourne has been named the most liveable city … Read more
There’s a lot to love about Canggu, a chilled-out tourist area of Bali found 20 minutes north of Seminyak. I’ve been twice now (first time in Feb 2016 and again in late 2017) and a lot changed in that time. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, indeed some of the new additions (hello The Lawn … Read more
Explore Edmonton through your belly with this guide to the best places to eat in Alberta’s capital city. From a friendly tour of the Farmer’s Market, to craft beer, freshly brewed coffee and the bao I dream of on a daily basis – here’s everywhere this foodie loved in Edmonton. Get your appetites at the … Read more
It’s been 3 years since I moved to Australia but only now do I feel like I know my ‘TFN’ from my ‘bulk billing’. Moving to a new country, with all the logistics, lingo & unfamiliar tax & health systems, can be daunting, so for anyone thinking of moving to Australia I’ve had a big … Read more
