Back in July, Olivia and I had finished our regional work (umm, hello second year visa!) and hopped the state line from Victoria to New South Wales, heading back to Sydney for a celebration. This trip was special for a number of reasons; our visas had just been granted, it was my 23rd birthday and most excitingly - *cries* - my parents were ...
Sunrise Over Bondi Beach
Now that winter is well and truly setting in out here in rural Victoria - and I'm woefully unprepared with my lack of warm layers - I can't help but spend my time daydreaming about the long, hazy beach days back in Sydney. We visited quite a few beaches in our four months there, from Manly to Coogee, Cronulla and of course, ...
A Trip to the Blue Mountains
Once you've made your way through the classic tourist hotspots in Sydney, it's worth venturing a few hours out of the city to enjoy in the small-town charm of Katoomba and the striking views of the Blue Mountains. It's the perfect place in New South Wales for a short-getaway; take in some fresh country air, dip your toes in a freshwater stream ...
Sydney: Favourite Spots to Eat + Drink
Having spent four months living in Sydney, it's safe to say I did my fair share of eating and drinking. We arrived with good intentions, cooking beans and rice in our hostel kitchen, but there is temptation everywhere. Frugal eating lasted about a week. After that, my bank balance took a considerable beating, but I was at ...
Let’s Catch Up…
It's been 8 months... How did that happen? Well, for the sake of easy reading, let's keep this catch up brief. There's some big changes and a lot to tell. Since I last blogged way back in June, I packed my bag and moved my life from the UK over to Australia in September, with a lovely little stop in Bali on the way. We lived and worked in ...