Granted, this month hasn’t been full of as many adventures. But I have had to work to make money for future explorations, you know? However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t had a lot of fun in the Vancouver sun. Summer in this city is pure fun and excitement — trust me on this one. Week 9 Well, I got a job at Starbucks for starters, yeehaa! And to celebrate fellow expat Kate and I went over to North Vancouver to check out an incredibly cheap summer surf wear sale. I didn’t exactly pack for summer when I departed Australia, so being... Granted, this month hasn’t been full of as many adventures. But I have had to work to make money for future explorations, you know? However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t had a lot of fun in the Vancouver sun. Summer in this city is pure fun and excitement — trust me on this one. Week 9 Well, I got a job at Starbucks for starters, yeehaa! And to celebrate fellow expat Kate and I went over to North Vancouver to check out an incredibly cheap summer surf wear sale. I didn’t exactly pack for summer when I departed Australia, so being... Leave a Comment
A Perfect North Vancouver Day Trip
July 29, 2013 in Canada, North America, VancouverAs I put my foot into the icy, cold water of Lynn Canyon, a shiver went straight through my body. I quickly tiptoed through the clear water to reach my aim – the flat rock sticking out a few metres from the bank. I...
Australian Expats: Two Months Away From Home
July 22, 2013 in Expat UpdateWeek 5 Welcome to expat update #2. Week 5 wasn’t too exciting. In between job hunting, I explored downtown Vancouver and on Wednesday I went to Moose’s Down Under, an Australian pub to watch the State of Origin (a very big game of rugby...
Four Reasons Solo Female Travellers Should Visit Tokyo
July 18, 2013 in Asia, Japan, Solo Female TravelTo begin, I want to be honest and say I didn’t know what to expect from Tokyo. I was unsure whether I would feel safe to walk around by myself, or if I would be constantly lost and consumed by the massive crowds. I also didn’t...
Australian Expats: One Month Away From Home
June 26, 2013 in Expat UpdateYou don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe. Trust. Let go and see what happens ~ Mandy Hale. Do you know how people say it feels like a year, not a month since they saw someone or something? Well, that...
A Day Trip To Moreton Island
January 13, 2013 in Australia, Brisbane, QueenslandNow, I know most people spend their Christmas parties with an alcoholic beverage in hand at a hopefully-swanky restaurant or bar. But this year, my work decided to borrow the boss’ credit card and splurge on a day cruise to Moreton Island, off the Brisbane coast....
A Local’s Guide To Magnetic Island
October 25, 2012 in Australia, Magnetic Island, QueenslandHere it is – my guide to the best of Magnetic Island, including the top things to do on Magnetic Island and how to get around. Updated April 2019 As a Queensland resident and traveller, I know a lot of national and international visitors...
Lest We Forget: 10 Years Since the Bali Bombing
October 12, 2012 in Asia, Bali, IndonesiaI remember the exact moment I heard about the Bali bombings that killed 202 people and injured a further 240 on the Indonesian island paradise of Bali. I was driving home from my first time out on the Great Barrier Reef with my dad...
Where To Find Koalas on Magnetic Island
August 17, 2012 in Australia, Magnetic Island, QueenslandSearching for the best places to see koalas on Magnetic Island? As a semi-local, I’m here to share my insider tips so you can find a cute koala in the wild on Magnetic Island as well. Updated February 2021 Koalas are awesome. Even more...
