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 …
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 …
Grab the keys of the nearest caravan, camper van, or rental you can find and open your navigation system, because it’s time to explore Western Australia, beyond Perth. On this particular journey, we’re talking a Perth to Esperance road trip through southwest Australia, home to breathtaking, clear-blue beaches that feel seemingly private. Along the way …
Do you love shockingly clear waters and empty beaches? If you’re heading to Western Australia or Perth, no trip will be complete without a day trip or overnight stay at Rottnest Island. Most famously known for its quokkas, Rottnest or “Rotto” as the natives call it, is more extraordinary than one can imagine. Clear blue …
Australia: the seemingly faraway wonderland, home to cuddly-looking marsupials, and to some of the cheeriest people on the planet. The country-wide population is almost half the population of California alone, the natives have brilliant accents and slang, and “almost everything can kill you.” Starting with the sun, which due to its proximity to the South …
