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As ping pong poms, we're here to show you what it's actually like to be an expat in Australia in our honest articles and videos.

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What happened when we got stuck in the bushfires in Australia

AnnieNovember 18, 2019

It's been a week I'll never forget, a week Australia won't ever forget. We've seen a lot of the country go up in flames in the worst bushfi... Read More...

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Norway clothing: What to wear in Tromso in Winter

AnnieNovember 14, 2019

If you're wondering about Norway clothing and what to wear in Tromso in Winter, I too spent ages on the internet trying to find out informa... Read More...

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15 Different things to do on Christmas Day in Sydney

AnnieNovember 7, 2019

I'm not gonna lie... Christmas Day in Sydney is a bit weird. Honestly it is. When you've grown up knowing Christmas to be all about the c... Read More...

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25 Things To Do In South West Rocks NSW

AnnieNovember 6, 2019

South West Rocks in NSW is one of those proper secret gems to visit near Sydney - even many Aussies have never heard of it. If you're wo... Read More...

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23 Best hostels in Sydney 2019 (to suit everyone)

AnnieNovember 5, 2019

Are you looking for the best hostels in Sydney? There's like 100 backpackers in Sydney to choose from and if you're not familiar with the ci... Read More...

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How I applied for the partner visa to Australia 2019 update

AnnieNovember 4, 2019

Are you thinking about applying for the partner visa to Australia? Or are you already in the middle of the process and finding it all too ov... Read More...

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How I applied for the partner visa to Australia 2019 update

AnnieNovember 4, 2019

Are you thinking about applying for the partner visa to Australia? Or are you already in the middle of the process and finding it all too ov... Read More...

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Where to rent in Sydney: The best Sydney Suburbs

AnnieAugust 1, 2019

If you're moving to Australia and looking to know where are the best places to rent in Sydney; fear not, we have all of the best Sydney subu... Read More...

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19 Fun Date Ideas In Sydney

AnnieJune 30, 2019

I've recently been asked for some fun date ideas in Sydney and I know if it were me, I'd prefer to go out and do something really fun rather... Read More...

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Each month we highlight some of our favourite posts we've ever written from around the world.

30 Best things to do in Sydney in Spring 2019

AnnieSeptember 2, 2019

Looking for things to do in Sydney in Spring? It's the time of the year which is one of the nicest times to be in the city. But if you're... Read More...

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13 Beautiful Blue Mountains accommodation ideas

AnnieJune 24, 2019

If you're looking for Blue Mountains accommodation ideas and not sure where to stay, we've found 13 beautiful and unique places that you'll ... Read More...

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24 hours in Barcelona: everything we did in one day

AnnieJanuary 17, 2019

We just finished our 8 days in Georgia skiing trip and decided to spend 24 hours in Barcelona before heading off to the sunshine in Mexico. ... Read More...

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Things to do in Sydney

Helping you make the most of your experience in Sydney!

15 Different things to do on Christmas Day in Sydney

AnnieNovember 7, 2019

I'm not gonna lie... Christmas Day in Sydney is a bit weird. Honestly it is. When you've grown up knowing Christmas to be all about the c... Read More...

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How to spend a unique New Years Eve in Sydney 2019

AnnieOctober 30, 2019

Wondering what to do for New Years Eve in Sydney 2019? We've been meaning to write about Sydney New Years Eve for ages so we can share with ... Read More...

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30 Best Sydney tourist attractions you need to visit

AnnieOctober 29, 2019

If you're visiting Sydney in Australia for the first time and need to know what are the best Sydney tourist attractions to visit, then we're... Read More...

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What to do in Sydney in 3 days

AnnieOctober 28, 2019

Seeing as I've lived in Sydney since 2011, I'm finally sharing with you what to do in Sydney in 3 days for anyone who's visiting for a short... Read More...

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27 Best things to do in Sydney at night

AnnieOctober 22, 2019

Looking for things to do in Sydney at night? Whilst there's plenty to do in Sydney during the daytime, finding things to do in Sydney at nig... Read More...

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16 Best waterfalls in Sydney to swim in

AnnieOctober 17, 2019

There are so many amazing waterfalls in Sydney you can swim in, so we're going to share with you our favourites! Sometimes going to the b... Read More...

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10 things to know before hiking to Ellenborough Falls NSW

AnnieOctober 14, 2019

As we're big fans of hiking in NSW and love finding some of the best waterfalls in Australia, we were lucky to explore Ellenborough Falls re... Read More...

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13 Best things to do in Hunter Valley

AnnieOctober 10, 2019

Looking for things to do in Hunter Valley? You know it's not all about wine! There's much more to discover which makes it a great family day... Read More...

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50 Best things to do in Byron Bay

AnnieOctober 9, 2019

Are you looking for things to do in Byron Bay? Fear not, we've found over 50 things to do in Byron Bay - there's literally something for eve... Read More...

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Moving to Australia

Showing you my personal experience of being a ping pong pom!

23 Best hostels in Sydney 2019 (to suit everyone)

AnnieNovember 5, 2019

Are you looking for the best hostels in Sydney? There's like 100 backpackers in Sydney to choose from and if you're not familiar with the ci... Read More...

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How I applied for the partner visa to Australia 2019 update

AnnieNovember 4, 2019

Are you thinking about applying for the partner visa to Australia? Or are you already in the middle of the process and finding it all too ov... Read More...

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How to spend a unique New Years Eve in Sydney 2019

AnnieOctober 30, 2019

Wondering what to do for New Years Eve in Sydney 2019? We've been meaning to write about Sydney New Years Eve for ages so we can share with ... Read More...

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Travels around the world

Showing you all of our hacks and tips for travel around the world.

Norway clothing: What to wear in Tromso in Winter

AnnieNovember 14, 2019

If you're wondering about Norway clothing and what to wear in Tromso in Winter, I too spent ages on the internet trying to find out informa... Read More...

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11 reasons to visit Naoshima & Teshima Art Islands in Japan

AnnieOctober 11, 2019

If you're thinking of going to an art island in Japan such as Naoshima and/or Teshima - make the effort because they are absolutely amazing.... Read More...

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The best things to do in Sri Lanka 2019

AnnieOctober 10, 2019

Are you looking for the best things to do in Sri Lanka? Maybe trying to organise a Sri Lanka itinerary or just looking for a Sri Lanka trave... Read More...

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