Contributors

I'm Abbie, a 20-something Aussie traveller who has been non-stop exploring on a budget since 2015. I run the travel blog, One World Wanderer, where I teach others how to travel more. Currently, I live in my van, Atlas, while visiting all the nooks and crannies Australia has to offer.

Hi I'm Amii! I'm from Darlington in the North East of England. I moved from London to Sydney in 2019 for a slower pace and to be by the coast, without having to give up my love of cities. My passion is in film and TV, I screen-write and act as much as I can. In my spare time I love trying new food, exploring new places, kayaking, hiking and cycling.

I'm Amy and I moved from Bournemouth to the Central Coast, NSW in February 2020 with my fiancé Ryan. I swapped one of the best beaches in England for the best beaches in the WORLD! I love to keep fit, discover new brunch spots and do all the cheesy tourist activities!

Hi, I’m Beck, co-founder, writer and photographer for Travel Made Me Do It. Collectively known as the 'Speed Hiking Couple', my husband, Dan and I specialise in hiking based adventure guides online.

Charlotte moved to Australia in October 2017. She's found a new love at seeking out some bargain thrift shop finds to decorate her Aussie home.

Hi, I'm Elaine! I'm from Ireland and I've been living in Sydney for the past 3 years. I love trying new restaurants, discovering new places and travelling at every opportunity. Moving to Australia has given me endless opportunity to do what I love and I’m excited for this next chapter to share my experiences.

Emma Edwards is a millennial finance blogger and expat in Melbourne. Emma makes sense of the tough stuff so you don't have to, from banking and investments to taxes and budgeting. She's also a second hand fashion champion, and runs online monthly flash sales with the best of the bounty from her local thrift stores.

I’m Jamie, I sold my business in London and moved to Sydney with my wife and two kids at the end of 2019. We love getting out into the sea, exploring the National Parks, and heading to the Inner West for the incredible array of vegan eateries.

Katie Dundas is a freelance travel writer and blogger based in Sydney. She can often be found diving, hiking, or exploring unique things to do around Australia. For more on American expat issues and adventure travel, check out her blog, The Accidental Australian.

I’m Lianne, currently travelling and living in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. I love finding the best happy hours and exploring new countries.

I’m Liz, a North Queenslander who grew up barefoot and carefree and currently living in Sydney. I love exploring unique places in NSW and beyond. My interests are delicious food, meeting interesting characters in old pubs, visiting eccentric towns, nature photography and looking for snakes & other wildlife.

I'm Lucy, originally from Manchester, UK! I was lucky enough to be able to swap London life for Bondi's beaches in 2019. I love exploring as many places in Australia as possible and have become an avid hiker since moving to Sydney.

Hi, I'm Nina! Originally from France, I have been living in Sydney since 2014. I love to plan trips away and discover new places. I enjoy cooking but I much prefer eating out and trying new restaurants! I'm also the proud mum of @the_real_gatsby a beautiful cat with piercing blue eyes.

I’m Pete, I moved to Sydney in 2009 from Manchester and now live in fabulous Newtown. I love spending my weekends with my partner and dog and discovering new places to eat and drink. I love to travel whenever I can. Favourite place: Italy. Strangest place: Uzbekistan.

Hi there, I’m Rebecca! I have many loves; spending a long time choosing one scoop of gelato, planning holidays using spreadsheets and searching for memes instead of actually working – but above all, I love love LOVE to travel. I’m the traveller in search of a good bargain (I’m from Yorkshire, UK and living in Sydney), but will break out the plastic for a bloomin’ good time!

I'm Sarah, I moved from England to Sydney in 2016 and have been travelling far and wide across Australia ever since. I normally try and tie in a run into my travels as I like a destination race and have ran marathons from Hobart to Uluru to the Barossa Valley.

Seana Smith is a mother of four kids and a writer of books and websites, she moved from Scotland to Sydney 20 years ago. Seana is the author of Sydney For Under Fives, the Australian Autism Handbook Ed 1, Beyond the Baby Blues and Pocket Superfoods. She runs the popular website Hello Sydney Kids and the fledgling Swim The World Travel.

Shandos Cleaver is the founder and blogger-in-chief of Travelnuity, a travel blog focused on dog-friendly travel around the world. Shandos recently returned to Australia after spending nearly two years travelling around Europe and the USA with her Miniature Dachshund, Schnitzel. On her blog she shares hands-on information for other people wishing to travel with their dog.

I'm Tamsin, I'm from the U.K. and I moved to Sydney in September 2019. I'm a history nerd and work as a museum educator. I spend my free time exploring bush walks around Sydney Harbour, meeting up with friends, and planning future holidays.

I am Tinju, a young coffee lover living in Sydney since 2015. I absolutely relish the flamboyance of the city and enjoy exploring everything it has to offer. Coffee meets, long walks, morning brunches and great conversations are all I am about and if you love any of these, I am sure I can give you a few suggestions for things to add to your list of favourites in Sydney.