A personal look at what it’s like to live in Melbourne compared to Sydney, now that I’ve spent more than a year as a resident in both.* *3 years in Sydney and 1 year in Melbourne for those that lost count :p Which city is better to live in – Sydney or Melbourne? My thoughts … 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
We’re taking our little one on his first big adventure overseas and moving to New York for 7 weeks.
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
These family-friendly glamping pods in the heart of The Cotswolds will please the parents as much as the kids. Enjoy home comforts with country views close to some of the UK’s prettiest villages. Luxury Cotswolds camping from just £59 per night. With an aversion to the cold and a bad track history with nature, I’m … 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
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
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
Regular readers will know I’m a big fan of a travel capsule wardrobe. I want my travel outfits to take me from (airport) runway to resort in comfort and style and that applies to my feet too. Luckily, this year I discovered Aussie brand Rollie who have created a range of ultimate travel shoes. Read … Read more
