Are you used to living on your own? Love to have your own little domain with your own little things, all to yourself? Tough luck if you ever decide to move to Melbourne. Unless you are a millionaire, or willing to spend your life savings on ridiculously over-priced apartments, you will be getting one or […]
The Great Ocean Road: sunshine, selfies, and many stops
Australia, the country where being stuck in an office is truly a punishment. So much amazing nature around, it is simply impossible to fight the urge to go ‘walk about’. Or… drive about in this case. Just ‘around the corner’ from Melbourne, this scenic route makes for one hell of a road trip!
Marvelous Melbourne: Two days of shuttling through the city
Whenever I have a free weekend, I try to make the most of it. More so when the sun shines. After two months of hibernation, it’s time discover more about our new ‘home town’! Time to dedicate two whole days to touring the marvelous city of Melbourne. How? By taking the Visitor Shuttle.
The cutest little wine bar in Buenos Aires, Argentina
When you think Argentina, you think red meat and wine. If you don’t, think again. Personally, I love my steaks, and I love me a good bottle of Malbec. Planning a trip to the most amazing city in the world? Keep reading. You don’t want to miss out on this recommendation!
2014: Road Tripping USA
It has been 5 months since I left New Orleans. It has already been two months since I arrived in my new ‘hometown’ of Melbourne, Australia. They say that time flies when you’re having fun. It never ceases to amaze me just how fast though. Before we know it, 2015 will be coming to an end, and […]
Always know where the nearest emergency room is located [when abroad]
Last night was anything but fun. I got sick so fast that I did not even have time to think where to go or what to do once I had decided I needed help. Ironically, we live right across from a hospital, but when push came to shove not even that seemed to be much of a […]
Breathtaking Bangkok
Most travel sites will tell you that Bangkok is a busy and bustling metropolis that you will instantly fall in love with. Or maybe not instantly, but definitely eventually. What they ‘forget’ to tell you is that Bangkok quite literally takes your breath away.
Fun For Free: 10 free things to do in St. Kilda, Melbourne
[Sept. 13, 2015] Today was a beautiful day in the city of Melbourne. The first truly warm day after July and August turned out to be two extremely cold winter months for this part of the planet. In fact, today’s temperatures felt so nice, [25°C], it would make one think that winter is over and spring […]
The 6-week term for opening a bank account in Australia
This is a message for all people who are considering moving to Australia for a longer period of time. That is, long enough to want or need to open up an Australian bank account.
What’s the colour of your country?
I have recently moved to Melbourne, Australia. Another country, another continent. Didn’t I report that exact same thing in 2014? I did indeed! Not a new hair cut this time, but the clear-cut realisation that I am finally fulfilling my dream of living in this part of the world.