On your next trip to Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach needs to be on your itinerary. Whether you’re a SoCal resident looking for a day trip, local looking for ideas, or out-of-towner planning your trip, this list suits all of the above. Below is a list of 10 things to do in Manhattan Beach on any …
Moving to the land down under is a pipe dream for many, but it’s also a very real possibility – especially if you’re under 30. Almost anyone within the age threshold can move to Australia under the working holiday visa. Who doesn’t want to experience the laidback, beachy lifestyle of the land down under? Throughout …
The sun rises to the east and sets in the west, as everyone knows. Sydney is an east coast city, meaning sunrise occurs along the coastline, and sunset closer to downtown. Although I only lived in Sydney for eight months and wish it were longer, I was still able to snag some great sunsets at …
When Sydneysiders aren’t busy soaking up the sun at one of the 100 beaches in this city, our idea of a lazy weekend includes getting outside still. Given that rain isn’t a factor, we are serious heliophiles. Recent studies reveal that walking is a favourite activity of this city, so what’s a better way to …
Seeking endless clear turquoise waters, isolated ocean pools, and breathtaking coastline? Exmouth, Australia is where you want to be. The lifestyle is idyllic, pure, and blissful in short. As I found on my road trip through the southwest, I was driving on the left through red-dirt lined roads, stumbling upon the most beautiful beaches, without …
Sydney might be my favorite city in the world. A pastime of mine includes hiking, coastal walks, which are abundant along Sydney, and being ocean-side. Even without a car, the ease, cleanliness, and frequency of public transit is glamorous compared to US cities. Although not all hikes are easily accessible by public transit, I was …
Whenever I look at a bill, I’m amazed at how a series of what seem like tiny, innocuous transactions add up so quickly. I’m all about balance, meaning I might splurge on one thing, and then do the exact opposite in another situation to balance the spend. I dislike stressing about money, but I still …
Relocating to a new country can be overstimulating. How do I open a bank account? Where do I find roommates? How are different fruits and veggies named,? And wait – what are all these fashion labels I’ve never heard of? At first, there were so many new brands I was unfamiliar with, that I felt …
Finding a job in Australia proved to have a few hurdles, especially on a WHV. Often, “backpacker” jobs include hospitality or physical labor, much less office or corporate roles. Here are my 7 tips, after spending countless hours in Melbourne and Sydney libraries working on my job search grind to landing a corporate or office …
Maybe you’re feeling spontaneous, having a case of wanderlust blues, and craving adventure. The next thing you know, you’re pumping up the gas and heading on a road trip to explore this vast, stunning country…alone. Whether you need alone time, or nobody else’s schedule matches yours, you’re now a wandering nomad. Congratulations! It takes serious …
